Region: India

Infringement spat between two paint rivals highlights limits of using common words as trademarks in India

The High Court of Calcutta has clarified when common words can be used as registered trademarks. The dispute between two paint companies illustrates how use of regular words by other industry players can impact a business’s exclusive trademark rights.

29 February 2024

Scotch Whisky GI infringement case clarifies independent rights of registered owners following Madhya Pradesh High Court ruling

The Scotch Whisky Association has filed an infringement suit that sheds light on the interaction between registered owners and authorised users of geographical indications when it comes to the right to sue in India.

15 February 2024

Navigating Patent Protection Within the Context of AI

Featured in Inside India’s IP Market: a Guide 2024

India is currently witnessing a paradigm shift in the creation of novel and creative works. The proliferation of AI is resulting in a complex landscape for patent offices, inventors and policymakers to navigate. Addressing these challenges is crucial for maintaining the balance between fostering innovation and upholding the principles of patent law.

15 February 2024

No exclusivity in the word ‘Premier’, says Delhi High Court

The organising body of the Barclays Premier League - the top tier of English football - has scored a victory in India, with the court confirming that Premier SPG and WVG Mills did not have a monopoly over the word ‘Premier’.

12 February 2024

Premier League appeal victory highlights principles of composite mark comparison

The Delhi High Court has favoured the Football Association Premier League in an appeal brought by textile company Premier Mills. The decision sheds light on the laws that govern the comparison of composite trademarks in India and how they can be applied in disputes.

08 February 2024

Featured in WTR and IAM Special Report Q4 2023: IP Disruptors 2024: The companies and people driving change and upending IP norms

25 January 2024

What have we learned from India's biggest cases of 2023?

Local lawyers examine India's 10 most notable trademark cases from the past year.

18 January 2024

Delhi High Court: no defence under Section 30(2)(e) if defendant’s registration does not cover goods for which mark is used

The defence under Section 30(2)(e) can be invoked only when the defendant uses its mark for the goods for which it is registered.

05 January 2024