The plaintiff holds registration of trademark under Class 29 and 43. He claims to be the user of the mark since 1st April 1972 for food items as well as for providing restaurants services, which are also enlisted on various websites which provide online catering services. As per the plaint “KHAN CHACHA” is inventive and … Continue reading KHAN CHACHA VS KHAN CHACHA BIRYANI
2 CRORE COMPENSATION FOR WRONG HAIR STYLING?
In the present case[1] the NCDRC had directed the defendant to pay to the complainant a compensation of Rupees 2 Crores. The Following case has been appealed before the Supreme Court of India. The Supreme Court has set aside the judgement and directed the NCDRC to quantify the claims again. FACTS OF THE CASE: In … Continue reading 2 CRORE COMPENSATION FOR WRONG HAIR STYLING?
CASE OF “SCHEZWAN CHUTNEY” AND WHETHER IT HAS ACQUIRED “SECOND MEANING” IN MARKET?
The case[1] wherein the plaintiff claims that it had introduced a dip and spread-based product, coined under the trade mark "SCHEZWAN CHUTNEY". The plaintiff further explains how he coined the mark "SCHEZWAN CHUTNEY". SCHEZWAN is a province of "SZECHUAN" in China known for its, strong flavours, the pungency and the spiciness brought on by the usage of … Continue reading CASE OF “SCHEZWAN CHUTNEY” AND WHETHER IT HAS ACQUIRED “SECOND MEANING” IN MARKET?
KNOW THE BASICS OF SPORTS LAW AND GOVERNING STRUCTURE IN INDIA
WHAT IS SPORTS LAW ? Sports law is an area of law which relates to the sporting activities and events in the country. It is emerging line of law which deals with the legal issues pertaining to acts and issues of sports players, teams, managers and associates. It includes the traditional area of laws like … Continue reading KNOW THE BASICS OF SPORTS LAW AND GOVERNING STRUCTURE IN INDIA
Whether the Limitation Act, 1963, would apply to appeals under Section 18 of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013.
“The Hon’ble High Court of New Delhi held that Section 5 of the Limitation Act would apply in respect of appeals which may be sought to be preferred under Section 18 of the SHW Act of 2013”. Facts: In the case at hand Respondent no. 1 accused Respondent no. 2 of harassing her. The matter … Continue reading Whether the Limitation Act, 1963, would apply to appeals under Section 18 of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013.
What happened when two similar trademark for similar goods were registered, one in India and the other in a foreign nation?
The Hon’ble High Court of Delhi order states that the defendant no.1 and/or the defendant no. 4 (who has registered mark in Saudi Arabia) are by way of an ad-interim injunction, restrained from affixing the mark ‘TAJ MAHAL’ or any other mark deceptively similar to the registered marks of the plaintiff(which is the mark registered … Continue reading What happened when two similar trademark for similar goods were registered, one in India and the other in a foreign nation?
What is the intent behind incorporating the summary judgment procedure in the Commercial Court Act, 2015?
The intent behind incorporating the summary judgement procedure in the Commercial Court Act, 2015 is to ensure disposal of commercial disputes in a time-bound manner. In case of Su-Kam Power Systems Ltd. v. Kunwer Sachdev and Another[1] the court held “Rule 3 of Order XIIIA, CPC, as applicable to commercial disputes, empowers the Court to … Continue reading What is the intent behind incorporating the summary judgment procedure in the Commercial Court Act, 2015?
DO YOU KNOW NO ONE CAN USE STARBUCKS PRODUCT NAME “FRAPPUCCINO” WITHOUT THEIR CONSENT ?
Introduction[1]: Plaintiff has filed for the permanent injunction prohibiting the defendants from using the plaintiff's registered trade mark "FRAPPUCCINO," including the "BROWNIE Chips FRAPPUCCINO" mark or any other similar trade mark in connection with the plaintiff’s products and services. The Plaintiff: Plaintiff is a lifestyle brand company founded in 1985 under the name “STARBUCKS CORPORATION”. Its predecessor … Continue reading DO YOU KNOW NO ONE CAN USE STARBUCKS PRODUCT NAME “FRAPPUCCINO” WITHOUT THEIR CONSENT ?
Does a registered device mark provides protection separetly to a particular word present in the device mark?
Introduction: Plaintiff-company was formed on October 28, 1999, and has been using the names "VASUNDHRA" and "VASUNDHRA JEWELLERS" simultaneously ever since both as a commercial name as well as a trademark. Customers seek plaintiff's jewellery showroom in Pitampura, New Delhi, from all around India. The plaintiff is also registered proprietor of various marks in class 14 … Continue reading Does a registered device mark provides protection separetly to a particular word present in the device mark?
ARE YOU ALSO BUYING ‘ROOH AFZA’, THE ONE MANUFACTURED IN PAKISTAN ?
Introduction: The lawsuit was initiated by the plaintiffs Hamdard National Foundation (India) and Hamdard Dawakhana, who also conduct business as Hamdard Laboratories India, against the defendants Amazon Seller Services Pvt. Limited and M/s. Golden Leaf. The claim is related to the trademark infringement of plaintiff’s product as well as mark “ROOH AFZA” at e commerce … Continue reading ARE YOU ALSO BUYING ‘ROOH AFZA’, THE ONE MANUFACTURED IN PAKISTAN ?
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