Rulings
HC: Treating “HARPIC DRAINXPERT” as similar to “XPERT” equals stretching “similarity principle” unreasonably; Dismisses plea
HC: Denies injunction to Sun Pharma against Finecure in ‘PANTOCID’ trademark dispute
HC: “MANKIND”, “NOVAKIND” marks deceptively similar for pharma preparations; Affirms ad interim injunction
HC: “Adoption takes precedence over usage”; Allows Vistara’s appeal in TM infringement case
HC: Upholds IPAB-order directing removal of TMs “VEGA ASIA”, “VEGAH TABLETS”, citing “prior use”
HC: Google won’t get ‘safe harbour’ protection when keywords in Ads-Programme infringe trademark
HC: Restrains WIPRO from selling female hygiene products under Himalaya’s registered TM “EVECARE”
HC: Trademark infringement suit decided earlier, cannot be re-entertained sans ‘new cause of action’
HC: Rejects plea seeking to restrain infringement of copyright in films “Chingari”, “Shrikanta”
HC: Restrains Kent RO from using Kent Cables’ registered TM “KENT” for electronic goods