Long Live the Queen?
Phantom Studios sought to stop Jiostar and Trigger Happy from releasing Queen Full Power, alleging passing off and a breach of the Queen co-production agreement. The Bombay High…
Trademarks
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Too Late to Renew? Trademark granted after 13 years!
In R. Booma Rani v. Registrar of Trade Marks, the Madras High Court examined whether trademark renewal can be refused for the THOTHA matches label, registered sixteen years…
Mark My Words, Not My Tools: BananaIP’s Comments on the Trade Mark AI Guidelines
On 16 October 2026, the Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks published the Draft Guidelines on Use of Artificial Intelligence in Proceedings before…
AI Use Guidelines for Trade Mark Attorneys: Recommendations for Verification and Parity
On 16 October 2026, the Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks published draft guidelines on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in proceedings…
Nice Try, NISE? Madras High Court Dismisses Dr. Reddy’s NISE Trademark Opposition
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories opposed Nice Neotech's 'nice' mark for neonatal equipment, citing its pain-relief brand NISE. The Madras High Court examined whether phonetic similarity across pharmaceuticals and medical…
Fraud Exam Coaching, Borrowed Credentials: Delhi High Court Grants ACFE Trademark Injunction
In Association of Certified Fraud Examiners v. Kanwaljeet Kaur, the Delhi High Court examined whether an expelled member's coaching institute could keep using the ACFE and CFE marks.…
Butter on the Same Dosa? Delhi High Court Shields the ‘BENNE’ Mark from ‘Benne Delhi’
Can a restaurant brand that is barely two years old stop a cloud kitchen using the same name? The Delhi High Court thought so. In the BENNE case,…
Can Criticizing a Brand Infringe It? Delhi High Court on Influencer Trademark Infringement
Niva Bupa Health Insurance sued influencer Vishal Rattewal before the Delhi High Court over critical social media posts, seeking ₹5 crore. The court examined whether naming a company…
Special Offer on Registration? Section 9(1)(a) Trade Marks Act Tests Distinctiveness, Not Uniqueness
In ADS Spirits v. Registrar of Trade Marks, the Delhi High Court examined whether the common word OFFER can be registered for liquor. Applying Section 9(1)(a) Trade Marks…
Can a Religious Name Work as a Brand?
In GEF Foods India v. Annapurna Swadisht, the Madras High Court asked whether a goddess's name can work as a brand for snacks and spices. The Annapurna trademark…