McDonald’s Wins EU ‘MacCoffee’ Trademark Dispute
The EU General Court ruled in favour of McDonald's, preventing Future Enterprises from registering 'MacCoffee' as an EU trademark. The court found a likelihood of consumer confusion and…
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John Doe Orders obtained by makers of ‘Sultan’
Yash Raj Films secured a John Doe order from the Bombay High Court to combat piracy of Sultan, allowing blocking of infringing links and restricting unauthorised broadcasts. This…
Kriti V Bob : Who owns the copyright?
This post analyses the copyright dispute between Kriti and Bob, exploring allegations of plagiarism and the legal standards for copyright infringement in India. It addresses the complexities of…
UNDP Issues Guidelines For Pharmaceutical Patent Examination
The UNDP has issued new guidelines aimed at strengthening pharmaceutical patent examination with an emphasis on public health. The guidelines advocate for stricter standards and the use of…
Trademark Application filed for “English Brexit Tea”
The article discusses the trademark application for English Brexit Tea in the context of Brexit's impact on UK intellectual property law. It provides an objective analysis of legal…
Latest updates in Copyright case decisions
This post presents a legal analysis of recent copyright case decisions, including the Led Zeppelin Stairway to Heaven verdict and rulings on content hosting liability. It also reviews…
Delhi HC rules in Favour of Louis Vuitton in Trademark Dispute
The Delhi High Court has granted interim relief to Louis Vuitton by restraining a Ludhiana firm from using its registered trademarks on counterfeit products. The order marks a…
India protests against The European Union Trademark Reforms
India has protested the European Union's recent trademark reforms, highlighting concerns over potential seizures of legal pharmaceutical shipments in transit. The issue has been raised at the WTO,…
Celebrating the International Yoga day, the Patent way.
This post explores innovative yoga patents and their role in modern teaching methods, particularly for children. It connects the celebration of International Yoga Day with the legal and…
Intellectual Property : Sipping on IP
Sipping on IP is a BananaIP Counsels initiative encouraging open discussions on intellectual property law in India. The post reviews key topics covered during recent sessions, including copyright,…
Admission Notice for Post Graduate Diploma in Patent Informatics by CSIR-URDIP
CSIR-URDIP invites applications for its Post Graduate Diploma in Patent Informatics, focusing on patent analytics and techno-legal studies. The course offers practical training and career opportunities in intellectual…
Not a ‘Cule’ decision: FC Barcelona Loses Trademark Fight to Kule
The EU General Court sided with Kule over FC Barcelona in a dispute regarding the ‘Cule’ trademark. The decision highlights the need for credible, market-specific evidence of trademark…