Bata sho(e)s away Vitaflex – Delhi HC grants injunction against groundless threats
September 4, 2015TrademarksCase Study,Infringement
The phrase “I’ll sue you” is one that many people love to use, without actually giving too much thought to whether legal action can in fact be taken and if so, whether it’ll be maintainable in a Court of Law. Lawyers take it a step further (in an attempt to make their client’s happy) by telling the other party that legal action will be taken against them if they do not comply or do what is necessary to be done. As a lawyer, it is pertinent to make sure your client is in the clear before…
Class of purchasers and trademark infringement
The Gujarat High Court in a recent case has reaffirmed that trade channels, class of purchasers, the extent of reputation of the parties and all the other relevant factors play a crucial role in determining whether there has been an infringement or not. The decision was the result of taking into consideration the following facts;