What happens when an Indian garment business adopts a name nearly identical to a world-famous sports team’s brand? This was at the heart of the showdown between Major League Baseball Properties Inc.(MLB) and a Delhi-based clothing partnership over the trademark…
Imagine building your brand around your personal name, only to face a legal challenge from an established company with a similar trademark. This was the issue before the Delhi High Court, where Vasundhra Jewellers Pvt. Ltd. sought an interim injunction…
In May 2025, the Delhi High Court heard a case where Oswaal Books and Learning Pvt. Ltd. wanted to trademark the phrase “ONE FOR ALL” for its educational books. The Court had to decide if the phrase was just a…
Introduction Often, people get confused between terms like refusal, abandonment, and withdrawal, and they might not understand the differences and the importance of withdrawing an application. So, let’s dive in to understand these terms better and learn why withdrawal is…
Patents, copyrights, and trademarks are all forms of intellectual property protection, but they serve different purposes and protect different types of creations. Despite their distinct roles, people often confuse them because they all involve securing legal rights for creative and…
Introduction: In India, trademarks are categorized into 45 distinct classes based on the type of goods and services they represent. Companies offering products or services across various categories need to secure trademark registration for each class to ensure protection. Traditionally,…
Introduction: The registration of a trademark grants its owner specific legal rights that are crucial for protecting their brand. Owning a registered trademark does not just allow the owner to use the mark; it primarily provides the legal authority to…
When a business or individual seeks to protect their brand name, logo, or any other identifying feature through a trademark, the first step is often navigating through the complexities of trademark registration. One of the services available in this process…
The concept of honest concurrent use provides an important exception to the general rule that only one trademark should exist for particular goods or services. Section 12 of the Indian Trade Marks Act, 1999, offers a legal avenue for registering…
