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Delhi HC restrains confectionary Facebake from using Facebook mark, Marketing & Advertising News, ET BrandEquity

Representational Image The Delhi high court has permanently restrained the owner of a confectionary under the name ‘Facebake‘ from using any mark which is deceptively similar to that of social media company Meta Platforms, Inc’s ‘Facebook‘ mark. Justice Navin Chawla, while dealing with a lawsuit by Meta, said that ‘Facebook’ is a well-known trademark in the country and the overall visual representation adopted by the defendant, Noufel Malol – the owner of Facebake, depicted the mala fide intent in obtaining unfair advantage. The judge noted that the […]

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Delhi assembly summons Facebook India representatives over 2020 riots, Marketing & Advertising News, ET BrandEquity

Delhi assembly summons Facebook India representatives over 2020 riots. (File image: iStock) The Delhi Assembly‘s Committee on Peace and Harmony on Friday summoned representatives from Facebook India to testify on November 2 over the February 2020 riots in the national capital. In a letter, the Committee said that it will focus on social media giant’s role in curbing false and malicious messages that could cause disharmony in the society. “Since Facebook has lakhs of users in the NCT of Delhi, the Committee has decided to hear the […]

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