Passing Off and Infringement of Trademarks - India

Journal article

25 pages

This paper discusses the principles of passing off and infringement action under the Trademarks Act, 1999. It provides for what acts constitute passing off and infringement of trademarks, what are the remedies available, who can sue and be sued and the defenses available in case of trademark violation. The paper also discusses the factors to be considered in case of passing off and infringement action along with different judicial pronouncements given by Indian Courts.

Published in : San Diego Law Review, vol. 50, 2012

Pune, India : Symbiosis International University, 2013.

English