Trademark Infringement and Consumer Protection: How the CPA, 2019 Strengthens IP Enforcement

Introduction The interaction between intellectual property law and the law of consumer protection yields an interesting convergence of legal norms and societal goals. In India, both the Trademark Act, 1999 and the Consumer Protection Act, 2019 have different yet intersecting goals—one protects commercial goodwill and brand name, while the other protects consumers from deceptive trade practices and dishonest behaviour. Both of them, combined, create a legal system that not only encourages...