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…
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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…