The Dance of Intellectual Property
The post explores the intersection of dance and intellectual property rights in India. It analyses how dancers and choreographers can protect and commercialise their creative expressions through legal…
Trademarks
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35% Increase in the Total Registrations Granted this Week, 837 More Hearing Notices Issued this Week and more
This week’s Indian trademark statistics show a significant 35 percent increase in registrations and a notable rise in hearing notices. The analysis, compiled by BananaIP Counsels, provides detailed…
Rubik’s Cube Owners Puzzled after Losing EU Trademark, Snapdeal Joins INTA, Scottish Whisky Wins GI Battle
This bulletin analyses key trademark and intellectual property updates, including the Rubik’s Cube EU trademark decision and Snapdeal’s INTA membership. It also highlights geographical indication enforcement and recent…
40% Increase Recorded in Disposal through Trademark Hearings this Week, 8% Decrease in Registrations Granted this Week and more
The weekly analysis reveals a notable 40 percent rise in trademark disposals through hearings and an 8 percent drop in registrations granted. Compiled by BananaIP Counsels, this bulletin…
Fox Files Trademark for Viral Internet Phrase “OK Boomer”, Darjeeling Green and White Teas Registered as GI, Can Artists Use Trademarks in Their Works?, and more
This trademark news roundup analyses significant updates such as Fox’s trademark filing for OK Boomer, Darjeeling teas receiving GI status, and legal questions on artists’ use of trademarks.…
Increase of 91% in Applications Disposed Through Show Cause Hearings, Decrease of 2354 in Applications Published This Week
This week’s Indian trademark statistics highlight a sharp rise in show cause hearing disposals and a marked decrease in trademark journal publications. The report provides an analytical overview…
Sex and the City Bakery Comes to Bangalore, Case Closed: HBO Nabs TrueDetective.com, Drake v. Canada ft. Cannabis, Adidas and Prada: Blurring the Lines between Sportswear and Luxury Fashion, and more
This bulletin examines key trademark developments, brand licensing deals, and domain name disputes in India and globally. It provides legal insights into recent cases and industry trends relevant…
Can You Own a Colour? T-Mobile/Deutsche Telekom Certainly Thinks So, Bentley Disrobed by Bentley Clothing, Medi-cured via Compromise, The Harry Potter Accessories Juggernaut, and more
The latest trademark law updates feature notable cases on colour ownership, brand licensing, and geographical indications. Insights include the magenta trademark dispute, Bentley Clothing’s legal victory, and developments…
Decrease of 60% in Disposal Through Trademark Hearings This Week, 1832 Less Applications Published in Trademark Journal This Week and more
This bulletin examines a substantial decrease in Indian trademark application disposals and publications this week. It provides a jurisdiction-wise and annual statistical overview, compiled from official sources.
Flipkart Declared a Well-Known Trademark, “What It Do Baby” Trademark, What What?, Fashion Brand Beaumont Cannot Have Beaumont.com, Odisha Gets Ready for More GIs, and more
Flipkart is now a well-known trademark as per the Madras High Court, with further updates on international trademark disputes and domain name conflicts. Odisha is preparing to file…