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Religious Significance of 'Annapurna' Does Not Bar Trademark Protection: Madras High Court Confirms Injunction for 'ANNAPOORNA' Spices (C.S. (Comm. Div.) No. 223 of 2026)
In GEF Foods India Pvt. Ltd. v. Annapurna Swadisht Ltd. (C.S. (Comm. Div.) No. 223 of 2026), Justice A.D. Maria Clete confirmed an interim injunction protecting Coimbatore-origin mark ANNAPOORNA against ANNAPURNA snacks, holding a deity's name can serve as a valid brand identifier.
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Trademark, Copyright and Passing Off in One Suit: Madras High Court Allows Joinder
The Madras High Court permitted Apex Laboratories to combine trademark infringement, copyright infringement and passing off claims in one commercial suit.
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Cadbury–Lotte CHOCLAIRS Dispute: Madras High Court Frames Trademark Trial Issues
The Madras High Court framed issues on trademark ownership, rights in a composite mark, non-use and passing off in the CHOCLAIRS dispute.
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Trademark Renewal After Delayed Registration: Madras High Court Explains Rule 58(3)
The Madras High Court directed the Registry to accept a renewal request where registration came after the renewal date and the mark still remained on the register.
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ELITE Class 11 Trademark: Madras High Court Sets Aside Refusal
The Madras High Court directed advertisement of the ELITE device application after examining the evidence of use and the Registrar’s treatment of Section 12.
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Madras High Court Orders Journal Advertisement After Refusal of Class 34 Label
The Madras High Court set aside the refusal of a Class 34 label after comparing how the Registry had treated the same cited marks in an earlier application.
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Sangeetha vs Sangethas: Madras High Court Grants Interim Trademark Injunction | 2026
Madras High Court grants interim relief in Sangeetha vs Sangethas restaurant trademark dispute, examining deceptive similarity and the likelihood of consumer confusion.
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