Ashim Kumar Ghosh vs The Registrar Of Trade Marks
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Case Significance
Ashim Kumar Ghosh vs The Registrar Of Trade Marks is a Delhi High Court decision dated November 24, 2025 (citation: ik-107298663). The appellant challenged the Registrar of Trade Marks' order refusing registration of the trademark 'SoEasy' in Class 16 on the ground that it was descriptive. The Delhi High Court found that 'SoEasy' is suggestive rather than descriptive, as it does not directly describe the qualities or characteristics of the goods but requires consumers' imagination to connect it with the product. The appeal was allowed, the impugned order was set aside, and the Registrar was directed to proceed with regis The case was heard by Justice Tejas Karia. Counsel appearing: Jyotsana Vyas (counsel for respondent), Piyush Beriwal (counsel for respondent), Ruchita Srivastava (counsel for respondent), Shivendra Pratap Singh (counsel for appellant), Sudarshan Kumar Bansal (counsel for appellant), Vedansh Anand (counsel for respondent).
Summary
The appellant challenged the Registrar of Trade Marks' order refusing registration of the trademark 'SoEasy' in Class 16 on the ground that it was descriptive. The Delhi High Court found that 'SoEasy' is suggestive rather than descriptive, as it does not directly describe the qualities or characteristics of the goods but requires consumers' imagination to connect it with the product. The appeal was allowed, the impugned order was set aside, and the Registrar was directed to proceed with registration of the mark.
What was the outcome of Ashim Kumar Ghosh vs The Registrar Of Trade Marks?
The appellant challenged the Registrar of Trade Marks' order refusing registration of the trademark 'SoEasy' in Class 16 on the ground that it was descriptive. The Delhi High Court found that 'SoEasy'...
Judgment
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