The Evolution And Global Significance Of Dynamic And Dynamic+ Injunctions
- IJLLR Journal
- 5 days ago
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Prakhar Rai, LL.M. (Business Law), Amity Law School Lucknow, Amity University Uttar Pradesh Lucknow Campus
Dr. Roshni Shrivastava, Associate Professor of Law, Amity University Uttar Pradesh Lucknow Campus
ABSTRACT
This paper provides a comprehensive analysis of the dual legal framework governing trademark protection in India, which harmonises explicit statutory rights under the Trade Marks Act, 1999, with the common-law remedy of passing off. It critically examines the mechanics of statutory infringement, including the evolving judicial interpretations of "deceptive similarity" and dilution, alongside the "Classical Trinity" requirements of passing off. A focal point of the study is the judicial evolution of transborder reputation, highlighting the Indian Supreme Court's significant shift from the universality principle to a stricter territoriality requirement for foreign marks. Furthermore, the research explores the intersection of intellectual property and corporate jurisprudence, specifically assessing the doctrine of piercing the corporate veil and the evolving standards for directors' personal liability in infringement suits. Finally, the paper addresses the novel enforcement challenges posed by the digital economy, such as non-commercial digital dilution and the pioneering use of "dynamic" and "dynamic+" injunctions against digital piracy. The study concludes by highlighting the dichotomy between substantive legal provisions and practical enforcement bottlenecks, emphasising the need to balance territorial sovereignty with the realities of a borderless, interconnected global market.
Keywords: Trademark Infringement, Passing Off, Transborder Reputation, Director Liability, Dynamic Injunctions.
