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1 - 10 of 24 (0.50 seconds)Sandeep Jaidka vs Mukesh Mittal & Anr. on 9 May, 2014
[See: Glaverbel S.A. vs. Dave Rose & Ors., 2010 SCC OnLine
Del 308; Baldev Singh vs. Shriram Footwear, 1997 SCC OnLine Del
314; Sandeep Jaidka vs. Mukesh Mittal and Another, (2014) SCC
OnLine Del 2970; and Bharat Balar & Another vs. Rajendra
Distributors & Others, 2015-3-L.W. 292]
Reply to the charge of passing off: -
Reckitt Benkiser India Ltd vs Wyeth Ltd. on 15 March, 2013
12.2. In other words, the prior publication [in this case of Unilever] would
fulfil the indicia of being in 'tangible form' or use prior to the date of filing. In
the instant case, as noticed above, the Unilever designs were published on
28.02.1989 and 31.01.1995. These designs give the same visual impression
which one would obtain when applied to the concerned article i.e. a soap bar.
[See: Reckitt Benkiser India Ltd. vs. Wyeth Ltd., 2013 SCC OnLine Del 1096]
Glaverbel S.A. vs Dave Rose & Ors. on 27 January, 2010
[See: Glaverbel S.A. vs. Dave Rose & Ors., 2010 SCC OnLine
Del 308; Baldev Singh vs. Shriram Footwear, 1997 SCC OnLine Del
314; Sandeep Jaidka vs. Mukesh Mittal and Another, (2014) SCC
OnLine Del 2970; and Bharat Balar & Another vs. Rajendra
Distributors & Others, 2015-3-L.W. 292]
Reply to the charge of passing off: -
Rich Products Corporation And Another vs Indo Nippon Food Limited on 19 February, 2010
18.4. In other words, the taglines and indications/signs can, over a period of
time, acquire a secondary meaning and/or significance whereby goods and
services offered by the plaintiff can be distinguished from those of its
competitors. This aspect, however, is a matter which falls in the realm of
evidence. The evidence placed before the Court should be such which
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demonstrates distinctiveness. [See: Rich Products Corporation & Anr. vs. Indo
Nippon Food Ltd., 2010 SCC OnLine Del 734]
18.5. The use of such taglines and indications/signs is not enough to establish
distinctiveness. Therefore, financial figures placed on record with regard to
sales turnover and advertising spend may point in the direction of the use of
taglines and indications/signs but that, by itself, may not be enough to establish
distinctiveness.
Section 6 in The Designs Act, 2000 [Entire Act]
Whirlpool Of India Ltd vs Videocon Industries Ltd on 27 May, 2014
[See: Whirlpool v. Videocon, 2014 (60) PTC 155 [Bom];
Videocon v. Whirlpool, 2012 SCC OnLine Bom 1171 (DB); and
Vodafone International Holdings BV v. Union of India &Anr., (2012) 6
SCC 613]
ix. An interim injunction is not granted in a design infringement action if
there is a credible challenge put forth with regard to its validity on the
ground of lack of novelty. The subject design registration not being
"substantially different" from earlier known designs, as is sought to be
demonstrated by reference to other registered designs published both in
India and abroad, the plaintiffs'prayer for interim injunction ought to be
rejected.
M/S. Videocon Industries vs M/S. Whirlpool Of India Ltd. on 8 August, 2014
[See: Whirlpool v. Videocon, 2014 (60) PTC 155 [Bom];
Videocon v. Whirlpool, 2012 SCC OnLine Bom 1171 (DB); and
Vodafone International Holdings BV v. Union of India &Anr., (2012) 6
SCC 613]
ix. An interim injunction is not granted in a design infringement action if
there is a credible challenge put forth with regard to its validity on the
ground of lack of novelty. The subject design registration not being
"substantially different" from earlier known designs, as is sought to be
demonstrated by reference to other registered designs published both in
India and abroad, the plaintiffs'prayer for interim injunction ought to be
rejected.
Vodafone International Holdings B.V vs Union Of India & Anr on 20 January, 2012
[See: Whirlpool v. Videocon, 2014 (60) PTC 155 [Bom];
Videocon v. Whirlpool, 2012 SCC OnLine Bom 1171 (DB); and
Vodafone International Holdings BV v. Union of India &Anr., (2012) 6
SCC 613]
ix. An interim injunction is not granted in a design infringement action if
there is a credible challenge put forth with regard to its validity on the
ground of lack of novelty. The subject design registration not being
"substantially different" from earlier known designs, as is sought to be
demonstrated by reference to other registered designs published both in
India and abroad, the plaintiffs'prayer for interim injunction ought to be
rejected.
Marico Limited vs Agro Tech Foods Limited on 1 November, 2010
9.2. Marks which are descriptive cannot be monopolised and, therefore, no
passing off action will lie against its use. [Marico Ltd. vs. Agro Tech, 2010
SCC OnLine Del 3806]
9.3. Since the taglines or descriptive marks are not registered, therefore, no
case of infringement can be made out by the plaintiffs. The mere fact that the
label is registered does not give rights in the descriptive marks. In this behalf,
reference was made to Section 17 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999 [in short
"Trade Marks Act"].