Trademark

HUL alleges Beco's advertising campaign disparaged Surf Excel and Vim by linking chemicals in the products to skin irritation and allergies; court seeks response

Food regulator FSSAI on Sunday said six companies have taken corrective actions like withdrawl of misleading labels and trade marks, following the notices issued to these companies for violations of law. In a social media post, Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) informed that six Food Business Operators (FBOs) have taken prompt corrective actions following notices from the regulator. "Measures range from withdrawing misleading label claims to revising product packaging to ensure consumer safety and compliance," it added. Giving details, the FSSAI said Livyor Ventures Pvt Ltd has withdrawn misleading claim of 'vegan & healthy'. The company has submitted its reply with reference to regarding the misleading claims made on the label of the product "Livyor Roasted Edamame Beans". In its reply, the FBO has stated that the claims "vegan" and "healthy" were inadvertently printed on the product label due to a lack of awareness of the applicable regulatory ...

Court bars EaseMyBiz from launching its app and activating domain amid trademark dispute with MakeMyTrip, while allowing underlying courier business to continue

Court flags phonetic similarity with Novo Nordisk's Ozempic, directs Dr Reddy's to halt expansion amid trademark dispute over diabetes drug branding

Court rules both Peru and Chile can use 'PISCO' with clear geographical qualifiers, ensuring consumers are not misled about the origin of the grape-based spirit

The Trump family company has filed to trademark the use of the president's name on airports but says it doesn't plan on charging a fee - at least for a proposed renaming of one near his Florida home. Applications filed by the Trump Organization with the federal trademark office are seeking exclusive rights to use the president's name on airports and dozens of related things found there, from buses shuttling passengers to umbrellas and travel bags to flight suits. The filings come amid debate in Florida over a state bill to name the Palm Beach airport after Trump and a dispute over funding of a tunnel between New York and New Jersey that is tied up with proposals that both it and Dulles International Airport in Virginia bear his name. The Trump Organization said that the applications were triggered by the Florida bill and that it didn't seek any profit - only protection against "bad actors" given that the Trump name is the "most infringed trademark in the world." "To be clear, the ..

SC rules insolvency tribunals cannot decide contested trademark ownership; parties must pursue IP rights in civil or commercial courts

Noting that Bata's POWER brand enjoys significant recognition in the footwear market, the judges said there was a strong likelihood of consumer confusion

Justice Tejas Karia, in his order, recognised the 'Hermes' mark, its stylised logos and the distinctive three-dimensional shape of the Birkin handbag as well-known trademarks in India

Carnatic Cafe, a Delhi-based South Indian restaurant chain, discovered that Lemonpepper Hospitality started operating a restaurant in Bengaluru under the name 'Carnatic'

The Delhi High Court closes Nestle's trademark suit against Shankeshwar Utensils as company agrees to stop using 'Maggisun' and cancel the trademark

The Supreme Court set aside a Bombay High Court order that blocked Cognizant from using a logo similar to ATYATI's mark, asking the HC to decide the case within six months

Bombay HC issues John Doe injunction allowing Galderma to take immediate action against counterfeit CETAPHIL products; seizures made in New Delhi and Mumbai

High Court in February 2025 had directed Amazon Technology Inc. to pay the amount for infringement of the luxury brand Beverly Hills Polo Club (BHPC) owned by Lifestyle Equities

The Delhi HC ruling came in an appeal by Vineet Kapur, who sought to register "2929" as a trademark for a cosmetics product

The earlier acceptance of 'CHU#$%&RAM' had raised concerns among intellectual property experts regarding its approval process

In India since 2014, Burger King Corp sued a Pune eatery for using its name since 2008, claiming brand harm and seeking a permanent injunction against its trademark use

Delhi HC issues summons in Moti Mahal's trademark suit against a Malcha Marg restaurant; the court seeks response on interim injunction plea, next hearing set for May 21

The Delhi High Court on Friday directed a journalist not to host an award event in the name of "Ratan Tata National Icon Award" or use "Tata" and "Tata Trusts" trademarks. Justice Mini Pushkarna passed the order after one Rajat Srivastava, founder of Delhi Today Group, agreed not to use Ratan Tata's name and refrain from proceeding with the award event under Ratan Tata's name. "This court notes that Tata is a well-known mark. Late Mr Ratan Tata is a well known figure. His name itself is liable to be protected," it said. The court asked the defendant, Srivastava, to give an undertaking and posted the matter on February 12 for compliance. The court was hearing a suit filed by Sir Ratan Tata Trust and Tata Sons Pvt Ltd seeking to injunct and restrain the defendants from unauthorisedly using the plaintiffs' registered trademarks Tata and Tata Trusts. They have also sought damages of over Rs 2 crore for allegedly causing harm to their reputation and goodwill. The court also said the .

Bombay High Court appoints former Supreme Court judge R V Raveendran to mediate matter between real estate tycoons