Delhi High Court held that the Competition Commission of India’s jurisdiction was not ousted by a complaint related to the licensing of patents
Date of decision – 28th July 2022 FACTS OF THE CASE – An informant filed a complaint against Vifor International Ltd. (Vifor) before the Competition Commission of India (CCI) alleging that Vifor had been indulged in anti-competitive practices for sale and distribution of a patented drug that deals in iron deficiency. The anti-competitive practices included […]
No liability can be fixed on a shipowner for bunker supplies when he is not a party to the contract.
Applicant – Original defendant, owner of vessel Opponent – Original plaintiff, bunker supplier Date of decision – August 21, 2020 Facts of the case: In this case, the applicant ship-owner chartered his vessel to Lianyi Shipping Corporation (Lianyi). Lianyi hired bunkers during the charter period from Bo Hai (bunker supplier). The time charter agreement clearly […]
Priya Malay Sheth vs. VLCC Health Care Ltd
Citation: Commercial Arbitration Application No. 3094 of 2022 Facts of the case: The application before the Bombay High Court is a S. 11 application for appointment of an arbitral tribunal under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (hereinafter as “Arbitration Act”) for deciding the dispute that has arisen between the parties. Respondent – VLCC Applicant – […]
Distinctive elements in an advertisement campaign can get protection under IP Laws
Through this Newsletter we are providing you insights on the concept of “trademark infringement” and its recent interpretation by the Indian courts.
Cox and Kings Limited v. SAP India Private Limited And Anr
Whether the doctrine of ‘Group of Companies’ apply to Respondent No. 1 and Respondent No.2 under the current circumstances?
Trademark application for the slogan “Party Like Gatsby” gets rejected in Singapore
Through this piece, we intend to become a resource for you by providing frequent updates on the Intellectual Property Right Law and hope that you find this information helpful.
In a recent decision given by the Delhi High Court it was ruled that ‘if the keywords used by someone to promote their business are already trademarked by a competitor, then it will lead to the violation of the competitor’s rights.’ It can be observed through the aforementioned rule that the judiciary strives towards maintaining a balance between providing protection to the Intellectual property right holders and the promotion/development of art, culture and technology in the country.
The following judgments throw light upon the international jurisprudence with respect to ‘infringement’ in the field of trademark, copyright, patent and design. It emphasizes the methods in which the courts have scrutinized the facts and aimed to protect the palpable human creations and ideas.
Protection for individual words used in a registered trademark
Through this piece, we intend to become a resource for you by providing frequent updates on the Intellectual Property Right Law and hope that you find this information helpful.
In a recent decision given by the Delhi High Court it was ruled that ‘if the keywords used by someone to promote their business are already trademarked by a competitor, then it will lead to the violation of the competitor’s rights.’ It can be observed through the aforementioned rule that the judiciary strives towards maintaining a balance between providing protection to the Intellectual property right holders and the promotion/development of art, culture and technology in the country.
The following judgments throw light upon the domestic and international jurisprudence with respect to ‘infringement’ in the field of trademark, copyright, patent and design. It emphasizes the methods in which the courts have scrutinized the facts and aimed to protect the palpable human creations and ideas.
Gujarat Housing Board & Anr. VS. Vandemataram Projects Private Limited
Citation – Civil Appeal No. 2093/2022 Judgment date – 21.03.2022 Facts of the case: In the month of January 2018, the Gujarat Housing Board (“Appellant“) issued the Mukhya Mantri Gruh Yojna tender for the planning, design, and construction of flat type, high-rise buildings/commercial units for various income groups in Ahmedabad, Vadodara Division. Vandemataram Projects Private […]
Trade Marking The Golden Foil Wrapper Of Lindt’s Chocolate Bunny
One of the products of the Lindt and Sprüngli group (Plaintiff) is the “Lindt-Goldhase” (Lindt Gold Bunny). It is a sitting chocolate bunny wrapped in a golden foil packaging. They have been using the same shade of gold foil since 1994. In 2018, the Plaintiff became aware of a competitor, Heilemann (Defendant), who also manufactures […]
UHL Power Company Ltd. Vs. State of Himachal Pradesh
Facts of the case: A sole arbitrator had awarded a sum of Rupees 26,08,89,107.35/- in favour of UHL Power Company Ltd. (“UHL”) towards expenses claimed along with pre-claim interest capitalized annually, on the expenses so incurred in the year 2005. Compound interest was awarded in favour of UHL as well at the rate of 9% […]
