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Centre launches framework for safeguarding and protecting consumer interest from fake and deceptive reviews in e-commerce(21.11.2022)

The Department of Consumer Affairs launched the framework for safeguarding and protecting consumer interest from fake and deceptive reviews in e-comme.....

Tags : E-commerce, Deceptive review, Safeguard

International Cases

There must be a representation, omission or practice that was likely to mislead consumers in case of deception(24.09.2018)

In facts of present case, SCN was issued to Respondent pursuant to Enquiry Report concluded by Commission. Enquiry was authorized on complaint filed b.....

Tags : Trademark, Infringement, Deceptive marketing

A strong likelihood of confusion on part of targeted consumer is central to a determination as to existence of a deceptive marketing practice through fraudulent use of another's trademark(30.06.2016)

In instant case, proceedings initiated pursuant to Show Cause Notices issued to Respondents for prima facie violations of Section 10 of Competition Ac.....

Tags : Contravention, Provisions, Deceptive marketing

Distribution of false or misleading information that is capable of harming the business interests of another undertaking constitutes a deceptive marketing practice(10.08.2017)

In facts of present case, the Complainant is engaged in the manufacturing and marketing of consumer household, antiseptic, and pharmaceutical products.....

Tags : Deceptive marketing practices, Provisions, Violation

Where advertiser failed to show a reasonable basis or prior substantiation for claims, consumer was believed to be acting under false or misleading representation(s).(19.12.2018)

In instant matter, proceedings initiated vide Show Cause Notice issued to Options International (SMCPvt.) Limited ('Respondent' or 'Options') by Compe.....

Tags : Deceptive Marketing Practices, Penalty, Imposition

Judgments

Levi Strauss denied use of ‘Live In’ for promotional material(02.03.2016)

The Bombay High Court prohibited Levi Strauss from using the words ‘Live In’ in connection with its clothing line, ‘Levi’s’.

The Plaintif.....

Tags : Levi strauss, live in, trade mark, deceptive

News

Delhi HC Upholds Interim Injunction Against Cigarette Brand TOPAZ For Using 'Similar Packaging'(10.01.2022)

Delhi High Court has upheld the ex-parte interim injunction passed against TOPAZ, a cigarette brand, for allegedly passing off its goods as that of an.....

Tags : Delhi High Court, Deceptively similar packaging, Trade dress

Supreme Court: Similar Trademarks for Different Items Not Breach of Law(27.07.2018)

Supreme Court has ruled that it was no infringement of law if two distinctly different products were marketed by two different companies with "decept.....

Tags : Supreme Court, Trademarks, Deceptively Similar

Bombay HC Restrains Identities from Using Bottles Deceptively Similar to Trade Dress of ‘Parachute’(27.06.2025)

Bombay High Court has restrained Zee Hygiene Products Pvt. Ltd. and other identities from using labels, packaging that are deceptively similar to regi.....

Tags : Bombay High Court, Parachute, Deceptively Similar