Allied/cognate goods or services are those goods/services which are not identical, but can be said to be related or similar in nature (See McCarthy on Trademarks and Unfair Competition, Fourth Edition, Vol 5). The Shorter Oxford English Dictionary on Historical Principles Fifth Edition 2002, Vol. 1. defines the term “Allied” as “connected by nature or qualities; having affinity” and the term “Cognate” as “akin in origin, nature or quality”. Reference may also be made to New Webster’s Dictionary and Thesaurus of the English Language, 1992 which defines “Allied” as “relating in subject or kind” and “Cognate” as “1. adj. having a common ancestor or origin|| (of languages or words) having a common source or root|| (of subjects etc.) related, naturally grouped together.”
FDC LIMITED v DOCSUGGEST HEALTHCARE SERVICES PVT. LTD. & ANR [2017] GCtR 2503 (Delhi)
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