Supreme Court of India
M/s. Satyam Infoway Ltd. v. M/s. Siffynet Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
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We are of the view that the conclusion of the High Court to the contrary was unwarranted.
Judgment, page 19
From the headnote
Trade Marks Act, 1999 : Ss. 2(z) and 2(zb)-"Service"-''Trade mark"-Internet domain names-Action for passing off-Held, a domain name may pertain to provision of "services" within the meaning of s.2(z)-lnternet domain name are subject to legal norms applicable to other intellectual properties such as trade marks- domain name could found an action for passing off-In view of the nature of the business, it is necessary to maintain exclusive identity which a domain name requires-On facts, prima facie, apart from being the prior user, plaintiff has adduced sufficient evidence to show that the public
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