A century of goodwill belongs to the Firm, not the family: What Calcutta HC’s Fox & Mandal ruling means
Calcutta High Court ruled that the goodwill and reputation of Fox & Mandal belong to the firm, not to the family of its former partners.
Trademark Registration
Distinctiveness, Not Uniqueness, Governs Registrability Under Section 9(1)(a); Delhi HC Directs Registrar to Reconsider “OFFER” Mark Registration Application
The Court held that for the purpose of Section 9(1)(a), Trade Marks Act, 1999, the statutory inquiry is whether the applied mark possesses distinctive character and is capable of distinguishing the applicant’s goods from those of others. The Act does not prescribe uniqueness as a condition for registration.
Delhi High Court issues notice in “SOCIAL HOUSE” Trade mark appeal; Refers long-running “SOCIAL” brand dispute to Mediation
The parties have been directed to appear before the Delhi High Court Mediation and Conciliation Centre on 17 July 2026, while the appeal has been listed before the Division Bench on 21 August 2026 to report the outcome of the mediation proceedings.
Delhi HC Holds “GLASS SKIN” Descriptive; Directs Removal of Trade Mark Registration in Class 3
The Delhi High Court while allowing a rectification petition filed by Renee Cosmetics (P) Ltd held that the mark “GLASS SKIN” is descriptive of skincare products and directed cancellation of its trade mark registration, finding it hit by Section 9(1)(b), Trade Marks Act, 1999.
Dishonest Adoption and Suppression of Prior Rights Vitiate Trademark Registration; Delhi HC Orders Rectification of ‘S.S. WHITE’ Mark Registration
“An applicant cannot be permitted to reap the benefit of an illegality, as any such registration would be nothing but the fruits of a poisonous tree.”
Bombay HC upholds rejection of interim injunction in ‘Mahalaxmi’ trademark dispute case; imposes ₹10,000/- cost
The Court opined that a party seeking interim injunction in a passing-off action must produce concrete evidence of use, goodwill, and business turnover.
Rajasthan High Court: Speedy disposal of Trademark application a Fundamental Right under Article 21
The Court issued a general direction to the Registrar of Trademarks to decide all pending trademark registration applications as early as possible.
Delhi High Court upholds Dolma Aunty Momos trademark; Cancels infringing trademark registration
The ruling sets a precedent for protecting established brands and upholding the integrity of trademark registration processes. The cancellation of the infringing trademark serves as a deterrent to potential trademark violators, emphasizing the importance of respecting intellectual property rights in commercial activities.
Madras HC directs Registrar to cancel trade mark registration granted to Khoday breweries for ‘Red and White’, being similar to well-known mark of Godfrey Phillips
“once it is concluded that the earlier trade mark is a well-known trade mark, the registration of an identical or similar trade mark is not permitted if the use of the later mark without due cause would take unfair advantage of or be detrimental to the distinctive character or reputation of the earlier trade mark”
Whether merely writing letters or making representations would give a sufficient cause or ground to a party to seek condonation of delay? Del HC answers
Delhi High Court: Stating that mere writing of a letter of representation cannot furnish an adequate explanation for the delay, Jyoti Singh,
Bom HC | “Serum Institute coined the term ‘Covishield’, took substantial steps towards development and manufacture”: Court finds no merit in Cutis Biotech’s passing off action
Bombay High Court: The Division Bench of Nitin Jamdar and C.V Bhadang, JJ., upheld the order of the District Court refusing to