Adv Shubhangi Goel

31/10/2024

My heartiest Diwali wishes to you all 🎇🪔.
May this Diwali bring light, love, happiness and prosperity to your lives ✨ 🧿

27/08/2024

20/08/2024

Burger King Corporation v. Anahita Irani

1989: Burger King USA registered it's tradename in India but didn't start operations.

1992: a local eatery run by started their business in the name of 'Burger King.

2008: Burger King started its operations in India to realise that Punes' eatery is using its name.

2009: Burger King USA filed a lawsuit for trademark infringement.

2014: This local eatery dropped the word 'King' from their name but they continued to fight the suit.

2024: Pune district court decided to declare and give back the name to Pune's burger king ne on the following grounds:

1. Prior use (Section 34 Trademarks Act, 1999) and
2. Honest and concurrent use (Section 12 Trademarks Act, 1999).

Burger King USA couldn't prove:
1. Likelihood of confusion (Section 29(2)(c) Trademarks Act, 1999)
2. Actual damage caused (Section 135 Trademarks Act, 1999).

17/08/2024

The Supreme Court held, ONLY overtaking cannot be a rationale to term the driving as a negligent/ rash driving. Other factors need to be counted too.

15/08/2024

Explore the stories of distinguished lawyers who transcended their legal expertise to fight for India's freedom. From Mahatma Gandhi’s non-violent movement to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s unification of India, these legal minds shaped the nation’s destiny. Discover how these icons converted their courtroom prowess into powerful activism for a free and united India.

31/07/2024

Decree, Order or Judgement ??
Confusing, right?
In this post, we simplify three legal terms you've probably heard but might not fully understand: Decree, Order, and Judgment. Let's clear things up!
🔍 DECREE [Section 2(2) of Civil Procedure Code]
A Decree is the court's final decision, formally issued to settle a dispute.
🔍 ORDER [Section 2(14) of Civil Procedure Code]
An Order is a court decision that is not final.
🔍 JUDGEMENT [Section 2(9) of Civil Procedure Code]
A Judgement is the judge's reasoning behind a decree or an order.Stay informed and simplify legal jargon with us! 📚💼