IP Update: January 2008 to March 2008
In Pepsico Inc and Ors. Vs. Sunrise Beverages, the High Court of Delhi found that the defendant’s mark “7th UP” is deceptively and confusingly similar to the registered trade mark “7-UP” and “SEVEN UP” of the plaintiff. The court also awarded damages in favour of the plaintiff to the tune of US$ 10,000. and more

IP Update: July 2007 to December 2007
Novartis loses writs challenging Indian Patents Act before Indian Court; The Bombay High Court recently injuncted the global chicken chain, Nando International Limited from using the mark “NANDO’S” as part of its business on the ground that the Indian plaintiff, Balkrishna Hatcheries which had used the mark NANDU’S; CNN IBN Channel injuncted from airing program on ground of breach of confidentiality and more

IP Update: April 2007 to June 2007
Creative Commons launched in India; Exception to use of artistic work in films; Evolving jurisprudence on damages in IP litigation in India and more

IP Update: Januray 2007 to March 2007
Yet another victory for DARJEELING in France - French court recognizes GI status for Darjeeling, ‘INTEL’ is common to the trade and not exclusive to Intel Corporation, Alternate remedy under INDRP does not oust the court’s jurisdiction to decide domain name disputes, and more

IP Update: July to September 2006
Delhi High Court upholds rights in the unregistered geographical indication “Scotch Whisky”, The Patents Rules, 2003 (as amended in 2006), and more

IP Update: April to June 2006
Amendments proposed to the Indian Copyright Act, High Court of Chennai recognizes SMS
rights in respect of cricket scores, Landmark ruling of Delhi High Court on overlapping areas of copyright and design protection, and more