Memes, Marks and Mayhem, from Virality to Legal Validity
by Nishant Tripathi* and Akshat Singh**
Trade Marks
Delhi HC grants permanent injunction in favour of Peak XV Partners; restrains fraudulent websites and WhatsApp groups from passing off its trade mark
The unauthorized actions of Defendant 1, including the creation and operation of fraudulent WhatsApp/Telegram groups, websites and mobile apps, have given rise to substantial confusion, leading individuals to falsely believe that the impugned groups and website are affiliated with plaintiff.
Delhi HC grants relief to e-commerce platform ‘Purplle’; directs removal of mark ‘Purplle Tree’ from Register of Trade Marks
Despite Respondent 1’s endeavour to create distinctions, it is crystal clear that the marks are confusingly/deceptively similar to the petitioner’s registered trade mark. Such use of a similar mark would invariably mislead consumers and members into believing that the goods under the impugned mark were sourced from the petitioner.
Delhi HC grants permanent injunction against shop owners from infringing Louis Vuitton trade marks on wallets, handbags, belts etc.
The Court stated that the mala fide intent of Defendants 7 and 8, is evident from their infringing activity of selling counterfeit products bearing the plaintiff’s trade mark with the sole objective of capitalizing on the immense goodwill and brand image enjoyed by the plaintiff.
Delhi HC grants permanent injunction in favour Eureka Forbes; restrains trade mark and copyright infringement of Aquaguard’s spare parts
Defendant 3 has taken unfair advantage of the reputation and goodwill of the plaintiff’s trade marks/artistic works and has also deceived the unwary consumers of their association with the plaintiff by dishonestly adopting the plaintiff’s registered marks/labels without any plausible explanation.
HIGH COURT FEBRUARY 2025 WEEKLY ROUNDUP | Stories on Marital Rape; Peter England’s Trade mark; Maggie; MP Abdul Rashid’s parole; and more
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‘Identical marks, identical goods/services and identical target consumers’: Delhi HC grants relief in favour of Rapido in trade mark dispute
“It is clear that the impugned mark has been adopted by Respondent 1 dishonestly to trade upon the goodwill and reputation of the petitioner under the RAPIDO marks and to associate itself with the petitioner.”
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‘Associate Managers appointed u/S. 3(2) of Trade Marks Act are not empowered to pass quasi-judicial orders’; Calcutta HC
The Registrar dealing with an application under the Trade Marks Act is a quasi-judicial and delegation of power under Section 3(2) is an administrative power and as such the Associate Managers are not empowered to pass quasi-judicial orders.
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Delhi High Court grants interim injunction to TiE Inc for its mark ‘TIE’/ ‘TiE Global’/ ‘THE INDUS ENTREPRENEUR’
“Balance of convenience lies in favour of plaintiff, and they are likely to suffer irreparable harm in case the injunction, as prayed for, is not granted.”
Delhi High Court declares ‘NEW BALANCE’ and ‘NB’ marks as well-known trade marks
“The mark “NEW BALANCE” is a unique combination of two distinctive words i.e., “New” and “Balance” which have no connection, allusion, or description of the products of the services offered by plaintiff and the logo is also quite distinctive.”
Delhi High Court restrains Capital TV from using TV Today’s marks “To The Point”, “Halla Bol”, “Special Report”, “Black & White”, “Kismat Connection” for news programmes
“Though the specific words used for the news programme may themselves not be capable of being monopolized, the combination marks can be protected if they have acquired a secondary significance.”