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2004 (5) TMI 529 - SUPREME COURTWhether internet domain names are subject to the legal norms applicable to other intellectual properties such as trade marks? Held that:- Appeal allowed. Decision of the High Court is set aside. The High Courts' finding that no prejudice would be caused to the appellant because it had another domain name was a consideration which might have been relevant if there was a case of bonafide concurrent use and where the right to use was co- equal. The doubtful explanation given by the respondent for the choice of the word "Siffy" coupled with the reputation of the appellant can rationally lead us to the conclusion that the respondent was seeking to cash in on the appellant's reputation as a provider of service on the internet. In view of our findings albeit prima facie on the dishonest adoption of the appellant's tradename by the respondent, the investments made by the appellant in connection with the trade name, and the public association of the tradename Sify with the appellant, the appellant is entitled to the relief it claims
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