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‘Use of Trademarks as Keywords’ : Case Summary of Google v. DRS
INTRODUCTION The Delhi High Court in Google LLC v. DRS Logistics (P) Ltd.[1] has ruled in favour of DRS (‘Respondent’) in an appeal favoured by Google LLC (‘Appellant’). The division bench upheld the order of the single bench to the extent that the use of the respondent’s trademark as a keyword in the Google Ads … Continue reading ‘Use of Trademarks as Keywords’ : Case Summary of Google v. DRS
Read more »Delhi Hc’s Subway Judgement: When Is A Trademark Not Seen ‘As Whole’?- Part I
Introduction Recently a single bench of the Delhi HC gave an order in Subway IP LLC v. Infinity Foods & Ors.[1] (‘Subway’) using the rule of Anti-Dissection. In this case, although the single bench acknowledged the rule of Anti-Dissection but took a calculated detour to appreciate a dominant element of the two competing marks to … Continue reading Delhi Hc’s Subway Judgement: When Is A Trademark Not Seen ‘As Whole’?- Part I
Read more »What’s in a Name? Bombay High Court Discusses Trade Mark Infringement Through Trade Names
For trade mark protection to be worthwhile, a registered proprietor must have access to an effective remedy to enforce his rights. Therefore, Section 29 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999, attempts to include a broad range of activities within the definition of infringement. Section 29(5) of the Act deals with infringement of a trade mark … Continue reading What’s in a Name? Bombay High Court Discusses Trade Mark Infringement Through Trade Names
Read more »An Overview on the Concept of Dilution of Trademarks
An overview on trademarks, their significance, and registration Trademarks play a crucial role in reflecting the quality of a product or service. Moreover, it provides a sense of individuality to the brand by differentiating its products and services from other competitors in a particular domain. Trademarks are a valuable asset to a company or a … Continue reading An Overview on the Concept of Dilution of Trademarks
Read more »Post-mortem Personality Rights and their relevance in Jayalalithaa’s Biopic Suit
“The nicest thing is to open newspapers and not to find yourself in them.” – George Harrison Being a well-known personality could cost you your personality rights, at times. Living a life which requires you to be cautious of your every move is quite a difficult one. Being a celebrity comes with a lot of … Continue reading Post-mortem Personality Rights and their relevance in Jayalalithaa’s Biopic Suit
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