Can a common word like “Diamond” be protected as a trademark? What happens if a competitor adds another word, like “Green,” and registers it? Can you still stop them? These were the questions before the Supreme Court of India in the recent case of Diamond Modular Pvt. Ltd. v. Yash Arora (Siddhi Vinayak Traders), where …
If anyone infringes upon your brand name, logo, or product identity, you will be tempted to ask, “Which court should I go to and stop this infringement?” Jurisdiction in trademark infringement suits is not a mere technicality but directly influences the time, expenses, and efficacy of your legal action. The rules of jurisdiction in India …
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Trademark disputes in India are no longer limited to small businesses. Finance battles arise in intellectual property (IP) arena within even multinational corporations across the global economy. Among such worldwide-starters is the case of Cognizant Technology Solutions versus Atyati Technologies. The Supreme Court overturned the Bombay High Court judgement in September 2025 that had deprecated …
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The Indian judiciary has been recognising and safeguarding the protection of well-known marks against unauthorised usage and dilution. Another landmark in the Supreme Court came with the judgment in Oracle America, Inc. v. Sandeep Khandelwal (2025). The matter was an action against the unauthorised registration of the globally recognised JAVA brand by a private individual …
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The name “Ratan Tata” was recognized as a well-known trademark in India by the Delhi High Court in May 2025, thus having this landmark judgment. The Court held that the name of Ratan Tata and his personality being one of India’s foremost industrialists and philanthropists, must be protected as are corporate brands. This case has …
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Sudden dismissal is never easy, but when it happens unfairly, it can be devastating. In India, many employees are subject to wrongful termination or forced to resign under duress, which is referred to as forced resignation. Such acts for unlawful termination interrupt career progression and threaten livelihood, the very constitutional for the deprivation of which …
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If you run a business in manufacturing, engineering, fashion, or consumer goods, you may often ask: Should your product drawings be protected by copyright or design law? The Supreme Court of India, in Cryogas Equipment Pvt. Ltd. & Others v. Inox India Ltd. & Others (2023), has finally settled this confusion. The judgment harmonizes the …
In a recent and most famous judgment, the Supreme Court of India clarified the criteria for granting interim injunctions in cases of trademark infringement and passing off. The dispute arose between Pernod Ricard India Pvt. Ltd. (“Pernod”), owner of brands like Blenders Pride, Imperial Blue, and Seagram’s, and a local seller marketing whisky under the …
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In India, the resolution of commercial litigation is now dominated by arbitration because it is faster. Private, expert arbitrators can be hired, and it is less formal and more efficient than litigation. As provided in the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (Arbitration Act), arbitration may be sought for any civil or commercial disputes under the …
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Any and every monthly payslip in the country observes deductions towards Provident Fund (PF) and Employees’ State Insurance (ESI) for any salaried employee. These deductions therefore offer future security to the employees PF for retirement and ESI for medical and social security. PF withdrawals, transfers from one account to another, and other such requests by …
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