Phyllis Schlafly's opposition to her nephew's 'Schlafly Beer' trademark was rejected by the US Trademark Board. The Board held that the mark had acquired distinctiveness after years of…
Intellepedia · 10 Aug 2016
The Bombay High Court dismissed a copyright infringement suit against Mohenjo Daro, finding no substantial similarity with the plaintiff’s work. The judgement reinforced the need for clear evidence…
Intellepedia · 8 Aug 2016
'Sipping on IP' sessions by BananaIP Counsels provide an open forum to discuss recent developments in Indian intellectual property law. The post analyses copyright, trademark, and patent issues,…
Intellepedia · 8 Aug 2016
The Bombay High Court dismissed a copyright infringement claim against the makers of Mohenjo Daro, finding the allegations unsupported. The court imposed costs on the plaintiff and allowed…
Intellepedia · 5 Aug 2016
The Commerce and Industry Minister has outlined steps to reduce the trademark backlog in India, including hiring more examiners and strengthening online filing. Recent improvements and legal measures…
Intellepedia · 3 Aug 2016
Burberry initiated legal action against rapper Burberry Perry for using its name and trademarks to promote his music. The matter concluded quickly when the artist changed his stage…
Intellepedia · 1 Aug 2016
The USPTO has launched the Post-Prosecution Pilot (P3) program to provide an alternative to appeals after a final rejection. This initiative enables applicants to present arguments directly to…
Intellepedia · 29 Jul 2016
The Trade Marks Registry has issued a notification concerning 9578 abandoned trademark applications due to non-response to Examination Reports. Applicants have been given a final chance to respond…
Intellepedia · 27 Jul 2016
The Kriti vs Bob case explores a copyright dispute between two short film makers, resulting in legal notices and YouTube takedowns. The resolution of this dispute demonstrates the…
Intellepedia · 22 Jul 2016
Emami filed a legal case against Patanjali for alleged infringement of its Kesh King trademark and design. The Calcutta High Court issued an interim restraint before the parties…
Intellepedia · 21 Jul 2016
This article objectively discusses the procedures and requirements for amending a PCT application under Article 19 and Article 34. It provides a clear, structured analysis of the relevant…
Intellepedia · 19 Jul 2016
Apple’s latest patent introduces technology that disables phone cameras using infrared signals to prevent unauthorised recordings, especially in protected venues. While it offers clear benefits for copyright holders,…
Intellepedia · 15 Jul 2016