Part 2- Trademarks in eGaming As we move further in the series, we come across the most important aspect of building a profitable gaming platform, i.e. trademarks. The very genesis of this IP right was to balance the rights of those who are able to establish their brand entity with the new ones that enter … Continue reading The Significance of Trademarks in eGaming: Building and Protecting Brand Identity
CASE OF SHELL BRAND WHERE HC STRIKE DOWN THE UNJUST REFUSAL ORDER OF TRADEMARK EXAMINER
Introduction: In the present case[1] an appeal was filed at IPAB and pursuant to the Tribunal Reforms Act of 2021, the present appeal has been received on transfer by the High Court of Delhi. The Senior Examiner of Trademarks' decision dated March 15, 2018, regarding Application No. 2365543 for the mark under class 4, is … Continue reading CASE OF SHELL BRAND WHERE HC STRIKE DOWN THE UNJUST REFUSAL ORDER OF TRADEMARK EXAMINER
Whether a defendant can rely on documents not filed along with the written statement in case of a commercial suit?
Facts: In the case ofTTK Prestige Ltd V. K K And Company Delhi Pvt Ltd & Ors’.[1]: the plaintiff is engaged in the business of kitchen home appliances like pressure cooker , gas stoves and so on under the brand name PRESTIGE since 1955. The registration of the mark with respect to class 11 (installation … Continue reading Whether a defendant can rely on documents not filed along with the written statement in case of a commercial suit?
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?
Whether the mark ‘SUBWAY’ and ‘SUBERB’ are similar to each other?
The Hon’ble High Court of New Delhi[1] was of the opinion that the mark ‘SUBWAY’ and ‘SUBERB’ are not deceptively similar to each other as the word, ‘Sub’, common to both the marks is a publici juris and the remaining ‘ERB and WAY’ are neither phonetically similar nor similar as a word mark. The Case: … Continue reading Whether the mark ‘SUBWAY’ and ‘SUBERB’ are similar to each other?
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?
Constitution of Internal Complaint Committee to deal with sexual harassment complaints against high ranking officers
The petition was sought to review the order of this Hon’ble Court with regards to the criteria of constitution of ICC in cases of sexual harassment complaints against high ranking officers of the level of Joint Secretary and above. The Hon’ble High Court of Delhi held that when allegations are made against senior level officers, … Continue reading Constitution of Internal Complaint Committee to deal with sexual harassment complaints against high ranking officers
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.
Whether a legal practitioner is allowed to represent a person, facing an enquiry before the Internal Complaints Committee in a case of Harassment at Work Place?
In the recent decision of the Hon’ble High Court of Delhi[1], the court rejected the view of allowing a legal representative to represent petitioner in an enquiry conducted by Internal Complaint and held that: The petition is not maintainable as Rule 7(6) of Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Rules, 2013 … Continue reading Whether a legal practitioner is allowed to represent a person, facing an enquiry before the Internal Complaints Committee in a case of Harassment at Work Place?
DOES PART-PAYMENT OF A NEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENT RELIEVES THE ACCUSED FROM HIS LIABILITY?
Section 138[1] of Negotiable Instruments Act reads that the following are the components of the offence punishable under Section 138 of Negotiable Instrument Act: - (1) drawing of the cheque by a person on an account maintained by him with a Banker, for payment to another person from out of that account for discharge in … Continue reading DOES PART-PAYMENT OF A NEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENT RELIEVES THE ACCUSED FROM HIS LIABILITY?
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