July, 2026 - vohraandvohra.com

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July 29, 2026

Adding a Suffix Is Not Enough: Trade Marks Registry Reinforces the Dominant Mark Test in Coty Beauty Germany GmbH v. Tanisha Sheth (BOSS v. BOSSBABE)

By Vohra & Vohra Trademark disputes often arise not from identical marks but from creative variations of established brands. Businesses frequently attempt to distinguish their products by adding descriptive or fashionable expressions to well-known...

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July 25, 2026

When a Franchise Ends, Trademark Rights End Too: Delhi High Court Reinforces Protection Against Unauthorized Post-Termination Use in Geetanjali Salon Pvt. Ltd. v. Amita Dubey & Ors.

By Vohra & Vohra The commercial success of franchising is built upon one indispensable asset—the brand. Whether in hospitality, healthcare, retail, education or personal care, franchise businesses derive their value from the goodwill associated...

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July 19, 2026

Trade Dress Protection in India: Packaging, Design and Visual Identity

The Coca-Cola bottle doesn't just hold a beverage. It communicates a brand — instantly, without a single word on the label. The moment you see the contoured glass shape, you know what it is....

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July 19, 2026

Trademark Licensing and Assignment in India: A Complete Guide

A registered trademark is valuable in two distinct ways. First, as a defensive tool — it lets you stop others from using your brand. Second, as a commercial asset — one that can generate...

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July 19, 2026

Trademark vs Copyright vs Patent in India: Key Differences Explained

Most business owners have heard of trademarks, copyrights, and patents. Most of them use the terms interchangeably, or apply them to the wrong things. This causes real problems — particularly when they discover too...

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July 16, 2026

Brand Identity Beyond Words: Delhi High Court Reinforces Protection Against Deceptive Similarity in Gemini Edibles & Fats India Ltd. v. Chegu Enterprises

By Vohra & Vohra In an increasingly competitive consumer goods market, a brand's identity is rarely confined to its name alone. Colour combinations, packaging, label design, typography and the overall visual presentation of a...

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July 13, 2026

Beyond Winning the Suit: Delhi High Court Reinforces the Principle of Realistic Costs in Commercial Litigation

By Vohra & Vohra The evolution of commercial litigation in India has not been confined to substantive rights alone. Equally significant has been the judiciary's growing emphasis on ensuring that litigation itself is conducted...

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July 10, 2026

E-Commerce, Territorial Jurisdiction and Trademark Enforcement: Delhi High Court Expands the Reach of Brand Protection in Rukmani Keshwani v. Raju Agarbatti Works

By Vohra & Vohra The rapid expansion of e-commerce has fundamentally transformed the manner in which businesses market and sell their products. While digital marketplaces have enabled enterprises to reach consumers across geographical boundaries,...

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July 10, 2026

When Prior User Meets Public Interest: Delhi High Court Reinforces Higher Protection for Medicinal Trademarks in Kirit Bhadiadra v. Wings Pharmaceuticals

By Vohra & Vohra Trademark disputes involving medicinal products occupy a unique position within intellectual property jurisprudence. Unlike ordinary consumer goods, confusion between pharmaceutical or therapeutic products may have consequences extending beyond commercial loss...

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July 10, 2026

Trademark Rights, Contractual Consent and Commercial Goodwill: Delhi High Court’s Important Ruling in Ashiana Ispat Ltd. v. Kamdhenu Ltd.

By Vohra & Vohra The Delhi High Court's decision in Ashiana Ispat Limited v. Kamdhenu Limited & Ors. (Judgment dated 1 July 2026) is one of the most significant trademark decisions delivered this year,...