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Delhi HC Addresses Transborder Reputation in 'Whistler' Trademark DisputeFeatured
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Delhi HC Addresses Transborder Reputation in 'Whistler' Trademark Dispute

The Delhi High Court explored the doctrine of transborder reputation in a recent trademark case involving the mark 'Whistler'. The ruling reinforces territoriality principles and sets a new evidentiary standard for establishing transborder reputation amidst digital commerce.

Jun 27, 2026Read more →
Public Squares or Private Estates: Delhi HC's Shift in Keyword Advertising LawFeatured
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Public Squares or Private Estates: Delhi HC's Shift in Keyword Advertising Law

The Delhi High Court differentiates between generic and source-identifying marks in a ruling on keyword advertising, impacting intermediary liability for platforms like Google.

Jun 9, 2026Read more →
Delhi HC Ruling on Keyword Advertising: Google Infringes Trademark HINDWAREFeatured
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Delhi HC Ruling on Keyword Advertising: Google Infringes Trademark HINDWARE

The Delhi High Court ruled that Google infringes HINDWARE's trademark by allowing rival ads. This decision highlights the court's stance on the use of keywords in online advertising and its implications for trademark rights.

Jun 9, 2026Read more →
Delhi HC Rules Google Infringes Trademark in Keyword AdsFeatured
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Delhi HC Rules Google Infringes Trademark in Keyword Ads

The Delhi High Court held Google liable for trademark infringement by allowing rival sellers to bid on the mark 'HINDWARE'. This landmark judgment emphasizes the implications of keyword advertising on brand protection in India.

Jun 7, 2026Read more →
Delhi High Court Distinguishes Between Trademark Types in Keyword AdvertisingFeatured
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Delhi High Court Distinguishes Between Trademark Types in Keyword Advertising

The Delhi High Court's ruling in Hindware v. Grohe significantly narrows the scope of intermediary safe harbor for platforms like Google, highlighting the distinction between generic and coined trademarks in keyword bidding.

Jun 5, 2026Read more →
Delhi High Court Rules Google Infringes HINDWARE TrademarkFeatured
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Delhi High Court Rules Google Infringes HINDWARE Trademark

The Delhi High Court has ruled that Google infringes the HINDWARE trademark by allowing competitors to bid on it as a Google Ads keyword. This ruling brings significant implications for online trademark usage and keyword advertising.

Jun 5, 2026Read more →
Delhi High Court's Keyword Advertising Ruling Reshapes Intermediary LiabilityFeatured
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Delhi High Court's Keyword Advertising Ruling Reshapes Intermediary Liability

In Hindware v. Grohe, the Delhi High Court has altered the legal landscape regarding trademark law and intermediary liability in keyword advertising. This ruling distinguishes between generic and coined marks.

Jun 4, 2026Read more →
Delhi HC Rules Google Infringes Trademark HINDWARE in AdsFeatured
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Delhi HC Rules Google Infringes Trademark HINDWARE in Ads

The Delhi High Court has held that Google infringes the trademark HINDWARE by allowing third-party bidding on the keyword. This ruling establishes significant precedent for trademark use in online advertising.

Jun 4, 2026Read more →
Delhi HC Finds Google Infringes Hindware Trademark in Keyword AdsFeatured
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Delhi HC Finds Google Infringes Hindware Trademark in Keyword Ads

The Delhi High Court ruled that Google's practices infringe the trademark 'HINDWARE' by allowing competitors to bid on it as a keyword. This decision marks a significant precedent in trademark law related to keyword advertising.

Jun 2, 2026Read more →
Saket District Court Rules in Favor of Independent Artist Anamika SoodFeatured
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Saket District Court Rules in Favor of Independent Artist Anamika Sood

The Saket District Court ruled that Anamika Sood is the rightful owner of her song ‘Ferrareee’, dismissing Saregama’s claims of copyright infringement on the grounds of expired rights.

Jun 1, 2026Read more →
Delhi HC's Ruling Distinguishes Between Generic and Trademarked KeywordsFeatured
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Delhi HC's Ruling Distinguishes Between Generic and Trademarked Keywords

In Hindware v. Grohe, the Delhi High Court clarified the legal standing of keyword advertising and the distinction between generic and trademarked terms. This ruling narrows the safe harbor protections for intermediaries like Google.

Jun 1, 2026Read more →
Delhi HC's Bansal v. Philips: A Consequential SEP/FRAND DecisionFeatured
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Delhi HC's Bansal v. Philips: A Consequential SEP/FRAND Decision

The Delhi High Court delivered a notable judgment in Bansal v. Philips, deemed a significant step in clarifying SEP and FRAND considerations. This decision addresses essentiality, infringement, and damage calculation in patent law.

May 31, 2026Read more →
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