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The Madras High Court in Ganesh Consumer Products Ltd. v. Assistant Registrar of Trademarks & Ors. examined whether the trademarks “GANESH” and “GANESHA” could coexist for similar Class 30 goods. In its judgment dated 15 April 2026, the Court upheld the registration of the GANESHA mark, considering prior registration, evidence of use, geographical circumstances and Section 12 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999.

The KENT vs KENT trademark dispute between Kent RO Systems Ltd. and Kent Cables Pvt. Ltd. highlights the importance of prior use, trademark reputation and interim injunctions. The case examines whether a reputed trademark owner can enter a product market where another party claims earlier use of the identical mark for fans, while highlighting key principles of trademark law, prior user rights, goodwill, passing off and product expansion.

The Delhi High Court, in Industria De Diseño Textil, S.A. v. Registrar of Trade Marks & Anr., set aside the registration of the trademark ZORA after holding it deceptively similar to the earlier trademark ZARA. This judgment is an important precedent on deceptive similarity, the protection of reputed trademarks, and the duty of the Registrar while deciding trademark opposition proceedings.

The Bar Council of India (BCI) has taken a significant step toward regulating the online conduct of legal professionals by issuing a 37-page circular dated 17 July 2026 titled "Maintenance of Dignity, Restraint and Professional Ethics in the Use of Social Media by Advocates, Law Students and Interns."

Trademark renewal is a simple yet crucial compliance requirement for every trademark proprietor. Filing the renewal application before the expiry date is always advisable to avoid additional costs and procedural delays.

The Delhi High Court directed Crocs Inc. to pay ₹24.63 lakh as litigation costs to Bata India after the disposal of the design infringement suit.