Delhi High Court highlights crucial need-to-knows for registering numeral marks in India following appeal ruling

Delhi High Court highlights crucial need-to-knows for registering numeral marks in India following appeal ruling

Overturning the registrar’s decision to reject Vineet Kapur’s application to register the trademark 2929, the Delhi High Court has ruled that numeral marks that function as a source identifier can be protected under Indian law. The judgment reinforces the principle that distinctiveness – whether inherent or acquired through use – is crucial for registration.