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PUBG Features Godzilla, Nike Sues Rapper Lil Nas X, and more

The post examines recent trademark and intellectual property news, covering legal actions involving Amul, Nike, and Apple, as well as brand collaborations and GI applications. Objective analysis is provided on each case, reflecting current legal developments in the field.

Tribunals Reforms Ordinance 2021 and amendments to the Trade Marks Act, 1999

The Tribunals Reforms Ordinance 2021 has resulted in the abolition of the Appellate Board under the Trade Marks Act, 1999 and transferred its powers to the High Courts and Registrar. This post provides an analytical summary of the legislative amendments and their implications for trademark law in India.

President promulgates Tribunals reforms Ordinance, IPAB goes defunct with immediate effect

The Tribunals Reforms Ordinance 2021 has made the IPAB and several other tribunals defunct, transferring their powers to the High Courts and Commercial Courts. This post provides a brief overview of the key statutory amendments affecting intellectual property laws in India.

Decathlon Fights Pentathlon, Delhi High Court Restrains Usage of ‘BOSS’ and more

This bulletin examines significant trademark infringement cases in India, including Decathlon’s action against Pentathlon and the Delhi High Court’s decision on the BOSS mark. It also covers international legal updates, brand licensing developments, and recent geographical indication news.

Bombay High Court Vacates Injunction Granted to ISKCON, Burberry Fights Baneberry and more

The Bombay High Court has revoked an injunction in the ISKCON trademark case due to new developments and pending Supreme Court proceedings. The post also reviews recent legal actions by Burberry and Chanel, as well as updates in brand licensing, domain disputes, and geographical indications in India.

Michael Jordan Faces Defeat in ‘Jordan’ Trademark Dispute in China, Cumbum Panneer Thratchai Applied for GI and more

This post examines recent trademark and IP developments, including Michael Jordan’s trademark loss in China and the GI application for Cumbum Panneer Thratchai. Key legal updates on trademark disputes, licensing, and domain names are also discussed.

2020 Trademark Statistics – A Recap

This recap analyses India’s 2020 trademark statistics, highlighting changes in filings, registrations, and hearings compared to 2019. The data reflects the pandemic’s impact on trademark processes in an objective, factual manner.

Burberry Initiates Infringement Suit Against Rapper Burberry Jesus, WhiteHat Jr. Stops WhiteHat Sr. for Now, and more

This post examines significant trademark infringement cases, including Burberry’s action against a rapper and WhiteHat Jr.’s dispute in India. It also reviews new brand licensing deals, domain name disputes, and a recent GI application for Goa Mankur Mango.

Facebook Trademark Infringement, Time Magazine Sued Over TIME100 Talks Series and more

This post provides an objective analysis of key trademark and intellectual property disputes, including Facebook’s trademark victory in India and Time Magazine’s US lawsuit. It also covers licensing news, domain name disputes, and the latest GI application in India.

Policybazaar Trademark Infringement, Levi’s Collaborates with Hello Kitty for Face Masks and more

The post analyses key updates in Indian and international trademark law, including the Policybazaar trademark infringement case and recent brand licensing collaborations. It provides an overview of legal trends in geographical indications and domain name disputes, maintaining an objective and structured perspective.