印度2024年1月至4月知识产权案例法更新

Preface: The year 2024 in India has already witnessed a series of landmark judicialdecisions across the intellectual property (IP)landscape. These rulings, whichhave been highly anticipated by many, have created new legal precedents andhaveunderscored India's strong commitment to promoting a favourableenvironment for the protection and enforcement of IP rights. The importance ofthis cannot be overstated, as it plays a critical role in fostering innovation,creativity, and economic growth. The Indian courts have shown a willingness to take a strict view on violationsof IP rights, with severe penalties imposed on infringers. These developmentshighlight the dynamic nature of the IP landscape in India and the need for allstakeholders to stayabreast of the latest changes. This comprehensive compilation presents key insights into the most notablecourt decisions during the months of January-April 2024, encompassing a broadspectrum of IP-related issues. It includes landmark rulings on patentabilitydisputes, interpretation and application of patent laws, interpretations of PlantVarieties and Farmer's Rights laws, domain law disputes, design infringement,copyright protection, and trademark disputes. Keeping up-to-date with the latest developments in the field of IP is crucial forbusinesses, inventors, creators, and investors alike, allowing them to makeinformed decisions about the acquisition, management, and enforcement oftheir IP assets in Indiaand to take advantage of the evolving IP landscape. Research & Publication TeamLexOrbis CONTENTS TRADEMARKS........................................................................9 1. Legal Flavour: Biryani King Trademark Clash Ends with Ex Parte Injunction.........92. Overturning Refusal of Trademark Application for ‘VISA EXPERTS–PARTNERING LIFE CHANGING DECISIONS’......................................................113.Highway Hospitality Clash: Mannat Group's Legal Victory with Injunction..........144. Protecting the Reputation and Goodwill of Trademark Owners: The Dispute over“Khadi” Trademark......................................................................................................165. Trademark Triumph: Diabliss vs. Overra Foods–Removal and Rectification ofinfringing mark ‘DIABEAT’........................................................................................186. ‘VERIZON’ vs. ‘VERIZONE’: Delhi High Court Grants a permanent injunction infavour of Verizon Trademark Services LLC................................................................217. Distinctive Pharma Packaging Needed to Avoid Harm...........................................238. Rectification Quest: Delhi High Court's Verdict on BAOJI Trademark Non-UseAllegations...................................................................................................................269. Pouring Trouble: Unveiling Copyright Infringement in Tata Water Plus................2810. Delhi High Court grants Interim Injunction Against Infringing Use of “AAJ TAK”Trademark....................................................................................................................3111.Hero Investcorp Challenges Delhi High Court Order on Trademark Dispute: ALegal Analysis..............................................................................................................3312. Delhi High Court Upholds Trademark Protection: Allied Blenders & Distillers vs.Hermes Distillery.........................................................................................................3513. Trademark Squatting: Bane of a Legitimate Trademark Owner............................4014. Fine Words Butter No Parsnips, Nor Apparently Chicken.....................................4415. Delhi High Court Grants Permanent Injunction in Favour of Su Kam PowerSystems Limited...........................................................................................................4716. Starbucks vs Google: Court Orders Injunction and URL Suspension in FranchiseImpersonation Lawsuit.................................................................................................5017. Victory Score of the Mark “Premier League”: Analysing the Decision of the DelhiHigh Court....................................................................................................................5218. RAJSHREE vs RAASHEE: Trademark Dispute and Injunction Ruling................56 19.Shielding Brands and Protecting Consumers in Light of Section 30(4) of theTrademarks Act, 1999..................................................................................................5820. Protecting Brand Integrity: Ahuja Radios vs Counterfeit Electronics Dealers.......6021. Gloster’s Appeal Allowed to Exclude Trademark from the List of Assets inInsolvency Proceedings................................................................................................6422. Delhi High Court Grants Temporary Injunction in Favour of Havells.........