IP Cases — 1979
4 decisions across all jurisdictions
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J.N. Electricals (India) v.President Electricals
J.N. Electricals sued President Electricals for infringing their registered design of an electric toaster, passing off, and copyright piracy of their promotional pamphlets. The court found that the defendant's toaster was deceptively similar to the plaintiff's registered design, and the defendants had outrightly copied the plaintiffs' pamphlet word-for-word.
Chandra Bhan Agarwal And Anr. v.Arjundas Agarwal And Ors.
The appeal challenged the registration of the trade mark 'Dora' (No. 252040) used by H. P. Textile Mills for hosiery goods. The appellants argued that 'Dora' is a common, generic word meaning thread or stripe and thus lacked distinctiveness. The court agreed that while the design acquired some distinctiveness, no monopoly should be granted over the word 'Dora' simpliciter.
National Research Development Corporation of India v.The Delhi Cloth & General Mills Co. Ltd.
The plaintiff, National Research Development Corporation of India, sought a temporary injunction against the defendants for infringing its Patent No. 138571 concerning TSIA. The defendants challenged the patent's validity and denied infringement. The court found that the plaintiff was the rightful assignee and that the defendants were aware of the patent and had negotiated for a license, thus confirming the injunction.
Amrutanjan Limited v.Amarchand Sobachand
Amrutanjan Limited sued Amarchand Sobachand for infringing its registered trade mark 'AMRUTANJAN' used on pain balm. The plaintiffs alleged that the defendant was using a deceptively similar name ('Amar's Pain Balm') and an imitation carton design, leading to consumer confusion. The court found infringement but dismissed claims for damages as passing off was not proven.
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