‘Tiger’ Is a Generic Word and Not Exclusive; Injunction Rejected in Trademark Dispute: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court has refused to grant interim protection to an agricultural equipment manufacturer claiming exclusive rights over the word Tiger, holding that common trade expressions cannot be monopolised. The Court ruled that the use of the mark Tiger Premium Brand does not infringe or pass off the registered mark Tiger Gold Brand, as there is no deceptive similarity between the two marks. Court and Presiding Judge The decision…