‘Jurisdiction in Trademark Infringement Cases’

Partner, Zeeshan A. Khan and Associate, Saumya Agarwal have recently authored an article titled, ‘Jurisdiction in Trademark Infringement Cases’.

The article provides insights on how the Delhi High Court has re-examined and reshaped the law on territorial jurisdiction in trademark infringement suits, particularly in cases involving registered trademarks, licensing or marketing agreements, and online marketplaces. Through an analysis of M/s Kohinoor Seed Fields India Pvt Ltd v. M/s Veda Seed Sciences Pvt Ltd, it highlights the Court’s departure from rigid jurisdictional formulas and its move towards a more purposive, commercially attuned approach to determining where infringement actions may be instituted.