IP And Trademarks 14 September 2026
Delhi Court Blocks Nutella Jar Trademark
The Delhi High Court ruled that Ferrero's Nutella jar design cannot be protected as a trademark, finding the alleged mark lacks distinctiveness and infringes existing rights. The decision highlights challenges for food brands seeking shape trademarks in India.
The Delhi High Court dismissed Ferrero's claim that the distinctive shape of its Nutella jar is a registered trademark. The court said the design lacks the necessary distinctiveness and could infringe other existing marks.
- Ferrero sued over trademark registration since 2009 across multiple jar sizes.
- Ruling may affect future shape‑trademark applications in India's food sector.
Read the full case details here.
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