Delhi HC’s ruling in Shree Nath Heritage Liquor v. Allied Blender (2015) — marks conveying the same idea can be deceptively similar. What this means for trademark registration cost in Delhi.
The Gujarat High Court quashed a decade-old FIR against a small auto-parts MSME, ruling that police must obtain the Registrar’s opinion before any trademark search and seizure. The case sets out clear safeguards for both MSMEs facing raids and brand owners seeking to enforce their marks.
Gujarat High Court upholds an interim injunction over a copied product label and trade dress in Vimal Dairy v. Gujarat Tea Depot Company — lessons for Surat businesses on protecting label artwork, not just brand names.
The Madras High Court in FC Madras Trust v. Registrar of Trade Marks, (T)CMA(TM)/92/2023, decided 20 September 2023, set aside
The Supreme Court in M/S. Nandhini Deluxe v. M/S. Karnataka Cooperative Milk Producers Federation Ltd., Civil Appeal Nos. 2937-2942 of
Bombay High Court in Regal Shoes v. Regal Footwear (2023 LiveLaw Bom 12) confirmed: registration beats long use. Honest concurrent use is no defence to infringement. Key lessons on trademark registration fees in Mumbai and why filing early wins.
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