Domain Names
Putting bad faith to bed: Wakefit reclaims its domain
In a recent decision under the .IN Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (INDRP), Wakefit Innovations Pvt. Ltd., the Bengaluru-based D2C furniture and sleep solutions company, has successfully secured the transfer of the domain name wakefit.in. The arbitral award dated February 28, 2025,…
Turning down the noise: Bose reclaims its .co.in domain
In a significant decision under the .IN Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (INDRP), Bose Corporation, the globally renowned manufacturer of high-end audio equipment, has successfully reclaimed the domain name boseindia.co.in. The arbitral award, dated March 7, 2025, brings clarity to the…
The Jiohotstar Domain saga
The recent domain dispute involving jiohotstar.com has sparked a broader online discussion, highlighting a familiar narrative of “big corporation versus individual.” While some recognized the legal underpinnings of the issue, much of the debate centred on the perception that Reliance Jio should…
The Evolving Liability of Domain Name Registrars: Snapdeal Private Limited v. Godaddycom LLC and Ors.
As the digital landscape evolves, the need to hold intermediaries to higher standards of accountability and duty of care has become increasingly pressing. This necessity arises from a growing trend in which intermediaries often overlook instances of infringement occurring on their platforms, to the…
Adobe wins permanent injunction and significant damages against cyber squatter
The Delhi High Court’s ruling in the case of Adobe Inc. v. Namase Patel and Ors. serves as a reminder of the importance of protecting trademarks and intellectual property rights on the internet. In this case, the court granted a permanent injunction in favour of the Plaintiff. The Court recognised…
INDIA - Lifting of extension of deadlines due to COVID-19
To alleviate the difficulties faced by lawyers and litigants across the country due to the nationwide lockdown imposed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Supreme Court on 23rd March 2020 passed an order in In Re: Cognizance for Extension of Limitation granting an indefinite extension of the…
Legal Notices in Intellectual Property Right cases: A slippery slope?
More often than not, when a “bona fide” proprietor of the trademark (I use the term “bona fide” rather loosely here) finds unauthorized use of their mark by a third party, the first step taken (often) is to send the other party a legal notice. While some legal notices sent/received are convoluted…
Amendments brought about to INDRP for .in domain disputes
The National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI) has notified certain changes to the INDRP Rules of Procedure. The new policy is aimed at streamlining the INDRP process, making it easier for rights holders to protect and enforce their rights against unauthorized registration of .in domains or .in…
Conflicting 'Ventures' of Domain Names
Technology is at our fingertips today. At the ‘click’ of a button, we get the desired result that we want. It has become a silent best friend without whom human existence seems inconceivable. Nevertheless, there is always a point when, honey too can be poisonous and that’s how technology is to be…
Cybersquatting and Fraud – Delhi HC Grants Injunctive Relief to Colgate Palmolive
In a case of fraud, the High Court of Delhi has recently cracked down on unidentified persons who solicited money deposits in the garb of job interviews for a position in Colgate Palmolive Company. In two orders dated 12 April and 15 May, 2019, the High Court of Delhi has ordered an ex parte ad…