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South African law firm blocked from using 'Singh and Singh' trademark in India, high court rules

By Freny Patel ( August 22, 2024, 05:21 GMT | Insight) -- In a landmark victory for intellectual property rights, an Indian court has restrained a South African law firm from using the "Singh & Singh" trademark or any similar name in the country in a trademark infringement suit. The Delhi High Court has barred the South African law firm, Singh and Singh Attorneys, from using their name or any confusingly similar mark in India because it could potentially mislead clients. Ruling in favor of an Indian law firm, the court said that the South African law firm's use of the "Singh and Singh" trademark was a clear violation of intellectual property rights. In a landmark win for intellectual property rights, an Indian court has restrained a South African law firm from using the "Singh & Singh" trademark or any similar name in the country in a trademark infringement suit....

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