The Computing Technology Industry Association, Inc (COMPTIA) v. Bennett, Coleman And Company Limited (The Times Group)

Allied Auto Accesories Ltd.vsAllied Motors Pvt. Ltd. And Anr.

The appellant challenged an order by the Assistant Registrar of Trade Marks which directed the expungement of its registered mark 'Allied' based on the finding that the goods did not fall in Class 12. The respondent argued that the mark should be rectified due to lack of use or fraudulent misrepresentation. The High Court allowed the appeal, holding that the Assistant Registrar erred by relying solely on classification and failing to consider documentary evidence.

YC Electric VehiclevsIqbal Proprietor Of M/S K.G.N & Anr.

The Delhi High Court granted an ad-interim injunction in favor of YC Electric Vehicle against Iqbal Proprietor Of M/S K.G.N & Anr., addressing claims of trademark and copyright infringement related to the 'YATRI' brand used for electric vehicles. The court recognized the Plaintiff's status as a prior user and owner, issuing a broad restraint order preventing Defendants from using deceptively similar marks online or offline. This interim relief is crucial for protecting the market reputation and goodwill associated with the Plaintiff's established e-vehicle brand.

Kashmir Harvard Educational InstitutevsPresident And Fellows Of Harvard College

Kashmir Harvard Educational Institute challenged an arbitral award that directed the transfer of its domain name, <kashmirharvard.edu.in>, to President and Fellows of Harvard College. The dispute arose from a complaint filed under the INDRP alleging trademark infringement due to the confusing similarity between the domain name and the globally recognized 'HARVARD' mark. The Delhi High Court upheld the arbitral award, finding that the domain was identical to the trademark and caused confusion, thereby dismissing the petitioner's appeal.

Anheuser Busch Inbev India Ltd.vsJagpin Breweries Limited

The Bombay High Court ruled in favor of Anheuser Busch Inbev India Ltd., granting a permanent injunction against Jagpin Breweries Limited for infringing registered trademarks 'HAYWARDS 5000' and 'FIVE THOUSAND'. The court found that the Defendant's use of the mark 'COX 5001' constituted both trademark infringement and passing off in relation to beer. Furthermore, due to the Defendant's persistent non-appearance during the proceedings, the Plaintiff was awarded costs amounting to Rs. 10 lakhs.

Biotech Visioncare Pvt Ltd.vsRegistrar Of Trade Marks

The Gujarat High Court quashed an earlier rejection order issued by the Registrar of Trademarks against Biotech Visioncare's trademark application for 'BIOVISION'. The petitioner successfully argued that a subsequent successful registration of the same mark provided grounds to reconsider the initial denial. Consequently, the court directed the Trademark Registry to freshly hear the original 2016 application while taking into account the later certificate of registration.