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1.58 Lakhs Trademarks Filed in 2020 Till Date

This post provides a comprehensive overview of Indian trademark statistics for 2020, noting key trends in application, examination, and publication. The data is compiled from official sources and aims to promote trademark awareness in India.

ISKCON Declared as a Well-Known Trademark, Booking.com isn’t Generic, Held by US Supreme Court, and more

The bulletin covers ISKCON’s recognition as a well-known trademark, the US Supreme Court’s decision on Booking.com, and notable brand licensing and GI updates. Legal developments are presented with clarity and objectivity by BananaIP’s trademark experts.

Indian Trademark Registry Notices, Updates and Notifications – 2020

This post outlines the Indian Trademark Registry’s key notices and deadline extensions during 2020, driven by COVID19 disruptions and judicial directives. It objectively covers adjournments, operational changes, and the legal framework for ongoing trademark processes.

ITC vs. NESTLE, the Curious Case of The Magic Masala, Crypto Exchange Loses Domain Dispute to Australian Florist, and more

This bulletin examines trademark and IP developments such as the ITC vs Nestle Magic Masala case, Binance’s domain dispute, and new GI filings in India. Key updates on licensing, brand partnerships, and procedural changes in IP deadlines are also discussed.

Trademark Registry Activity Gearing up Back to Normal. 45% Trademark Applications Examined by the Registry this Week

The Trademark Registry in India has shown a marked upturn in activity, with a 45 percent increase in trademark applications examined and a 24 percent rise in published applications this week. These developments indicate a steady move towards normal operational levels.

Kashmiri Saffron Bags GI Tag, Adidas to Launch Sustainable Shoes with Allbirds, and more

Kashmiri Saffron has been awarded the GI tag, marking an important achievement in Indian geographical indications. This bulletin further highlights Adidas’s collaboration with Allbirds on sustainable footwear, recent trademark litigation, and updates on domain name disputes and brand licensing.

Delhi High Court Prohibits the Use of ‘DEVTOL’, Black Lives Matter & I Can’t Breathe Trademarks Filed and more

The Delhi High Court has prohibited the use of the ‘DEVTOL’ mark, finding it infringing on ‘DETTOL’. Notable trademark news includes filings for Black Lives Matter, Victoria Beckham’s dispute resolution, and GI status for Kovilpatti Kadalai Mittai.

6255 Trademark Applications Filed this Week

This post analyses weekly Indian trademark statistics, recording a sharp decline in published applications and increases in show cause disposals and registrations. The data is compiled from official trademark office sources and presented objectively.

Gorakhpur Terracotta Bagged GI Tag, Trademark Show Cause Hearings Adjourned and more

This post examines key trademark and intellectual property developments in India, including GI registration for Gorakhpur Terracotta and recent legal actions. It highlights updates from brand licensing, domain disputes, and official notices from the trademark registry.

Bombay HC Restrains Andaman Xtasea from Using ‘Big Boss’ Trademark, Mozambique Joins the Banjul Protocol and more

Bombay High Court has restrained Andaman Xtasea from using the Big Boss trademark in a recent interim order. The bulletin also covers Mozambique joining the Banjul Protocol, key brand licensing news, domain disputes, GI tag developments, and IP office deadline extensions in India.