Lee and BDR decision – the End of Compulsory Licenses?!
The Lee and BDR decisions signal a shift in the landscape of compulsory licensing in India. This post examines the legal and policy developments leading to these outcomes,…
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Sipping on IP
Sipping on IP by BananaIP is an open forum for discussing diverse intellectual property topics, from industrial design to cybersquatting. Participants share insights, legal updates, and practical knowledge…
Beyoncé shows Feyoncé how to ‘Put a ring on it’
Beyoncé has initiated legal action against Feyoncé Inc for selling merchandise that allegedly infringes on her trademark. The dispute highlights key issues concerning celebrity brand protection and intellectual…
Sipping on IP
Sipping on IP by BananaIP offers informal yet insightful discussions on intellectual property, covering patent landscaping, IP strategy, and recent legal cases. The initiative creates a collaborative space…
Registrar of Trademarks issues new public notice following Delhi HC’s stay order
The Delhi High Court has stayed the abandonment of trademark applications by the Trade Mark Registry after 20 March 2016. In response, the Registrar has issued a public…
Will the Kingfisher brand take off?
Kingfisher Airlines’ trademarks will be auctioned by banks to recover unpaid loans, raising questions about their current value and legal ownership. The case highlights key issues in brand…
I can see the ‘smartness’ in your eye
This post examines smart contact lens technology for non-invasive glucose monitoring and augmented reality features. It analyses Google's partnership with Novartis and Samsung's patent innovations, highlighting privacy and…
‘Choo’ Only What You Can
This post discusses the Jimmy Choo cybersquatting case and its implications for trademark and domain name disputes. It provides an objective analysis of the legal proceedings and the…
Delhi HC stays abandonment orders issued by the TM Registry
The Delhi High Court has stayed mass abandonment orders issued by the Trade Mark Registry following challenges to the Registry’s process and lack of applicant intimation. The case…
Keep your hashtags safe!
Hashtags have become essential marketing assets for brands seeking engagement on social media. This post analyses the trend of trademarking hashtags for brand protection and reviews international statistics…
The Immaculate Trade Mark Office and the Mystery of the Abandoned TM Applications
The post investigates the procedural issues surrounding the recent mass abandonment of trademark applications in India. It explores legal concerns about notification, evidence, and the Trade Mark Office's…
Trade Mark Office issues public notice regarding mass abandonment of applications
The Trade Mark Office has released a public notice addressing the mass abandonment of trademark applications due to missed responses to examination reports. Applicants have been invited to…