#Trademark Registration

The Delhi High Court affirmed that a trademark’s earlier filing date under Section 18 overrides any later party’s prior-market-use defence under Section 34, confirming the registrar’s grant of ‘20-20’ to the first applicant. This clarifies that prior use does not defeat an earlier filing, guiding businesses on the primacy of registration dates in trademark disputes.

Delhi High Court clarifies that minor visual changes in device marks do not constitute substantial alteration under Rule 37 of Trade Marks Rules, 2017.

Madras High Court holds that once a trademark is registered, unilateral cancellation without notice violates natural justice and statutory procedure under the Trade Marks Act, 1999.