Introduction: Intellectual Property is the creation of mind or intellect and anything created by using application of mind is called its intellectual property. A trade mark is a mark/symbol that a person or a company uses to set his goods or services apart from those of others in the course of his business or trade. … Continue reading TRADEMARK REGISTRATION IN SINGAPORE
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?
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?
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?
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?
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 ?
Whether director is liable for offence under section 138, even if not signatory to cheque?
PLOT: The respondent and the Petitioner Company entered into certain transaction, in furtherance of which, the authorized signatory of the Company issued certain cheques in favour of the respondent complainant. The cheques, when presented for its realization, were returned for want of sufficient funds, which leads the complainant to take recourse to legal proceedings against … Continue reading Whether director is liable for offence under section 138, even if not signatory to cheque?
CLASH OF TEA BRANDS: CHAAYOS AGAINST CHAIOPS
Introduction to the case[1] The case revolves around the trademark infringement of one of the famous and leading chain of chai cafes in India. The plaintiff has brought this lawsuit in an effort to seek permanent injunction against the defendant for infringing upon the registered trademark of the plaintiff. The final orders were rendered by Justice Prathiba M. … Continue reading CLASH OF TEA BRANDS: CHAAYOS AGAINST CHAIOPS
AN ATTEMPT TO STEAL THE IDENTITY OF INDIA’S PROMINENT LEGAL NEWS AND RESEARCH PORTAL “LIVE LAW”
Introduction: Live Law is an online news portal, the subject area of which is to provide legal news. Over the time Live Law has built a reputation in terms of providing latest judgements, case analysis, etc. of various courts such as Supreme Court, High Courts, various others courts and tribunals. Apart from that, the portal … Continue reading AN ATTEMPT TO STEAL THE IDENTITY OF INDIA’S PROMINENT LEGAL NEWS AND RESEARCH PORTAL “LIVE LAW”
Harmonious Interpretation of the Statute of Trademark Law: RENAISSANCE V. SAI RENAISSANCE
Time and again, the provisions laid in the statute and their interpretations by the Courts have come into light in various decisions, which has made it clearer that textual and contextual interpretation goes hand in hand. One cannot be ignored for the other nor the absence of one can make up for the other. Both … Continue reading Harmonious Interpretation of the Statute of Trademark Law: RENAISSANCE V. SAI RENAISSANCE
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