Comparative Advertising: Pepsodent v. Colgate
The Pepsodent v. Colgate case examines the limits of comparative advertising and disparagement under Indian law. This post offers an objective analysis of legal precedents and the factors…
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Nature of Business and IP
The priority of intellectual property types varies with the nature of a business. For SMEs in India, a strategic approach to IP is crucial for success and resource…
Swarovski’s Shining Trademark Win, Walmart Accused for Trademark Infringement, DPIIT Issues GI Logo, Tagline Usage Guidelines and Other News
This bulletin examines recent Indian and international trademark cases, brand licensing developments, and DPIIT's guidelines on GI logo usage. It provides structured legal updates and statistical analysis relevant…
Roaring Win for FUCT: US Supreme Court Strikes Down USPTO’s Ban, Dream Theatre Associates with Ninja Hattori, Kolhapuri Chappals Gets GI Tag and Other News
This post covers significant trademark news, including the FUCT US Supreme Court ruling and the GI tag for Kolhapuri Chappals. It also reviews major licensing agreements and Indian…
Reliance Jio’s Trademark Win, Sachin Scores; Sues Australian Bat Maker for Dues, International Licensing Awards 2019, Karnataka Proposes Geographical Indication Policy and Other News
This edition covers major trademark news including Reliance Jio’s court win, Sachin Tendulkar’s licensing dispute, and Karnataka’s GI policy proposal. It also presents key international trademark and licensing…
Kwality Wall’s Sweet Win, Inox Partners with NBA, Marcolin Group- Harley Davidson Licensing Agreement Renewal, Uttarakhand Jyan Salt Tea Filed for GI and Other News
This update reviews recent Indian trademark statistics, major litigation outcomes, and international trademark filings. It also covers brand licensing deals and a new GI application, presented with objective…
Iron Maiden Trademark Suit, Rick and Morty Extensive Merchandize Line, Global Hotel Chain Enters Trademark Settlement, Himachali Kala Zeera Gets GI Tag and Other News
This week’s Indian trademark news reviews critical legal updates, including statistical trends and major litigation outcomes. Coverage includes trademark settlements, international infringement actions, and new GI tag grants,…
Chur Chur Naan a Trademark?, Kim Kardashian Files Trademark for her Newborn, Neymar Scores Victory at EU General Court, Himachal Chulli Oil Gets GI Tag and Other News
This post analyses recent trademark news, including Indian registry statistics, the Chur Chur Naan dispute, and global updates such as Kim Kardashian’s new filings and Neymar’s EU court…
Adidas’ Three Strips Enforces Trademark, Virat Kohli Into Fragrances, Taco Bell’s Aggressive Expansion in India, Lahaul Socks and Gloves Filed for GI and Other News
This post examines the latest updates in trademark enforcement, brand expansion, and geographical indications in India. Key highlights include Adidas’ legal victory, Virat Kohli’s fragrance launch, and Taco…
GI for Tirupathi Laddu: Whose Interests are Protected?
This post explores the GI registration of Tirupathi Laddu, highlighting concerns about commercialisation versus religious sanctity. It analyses the legal and practical implications while questioning the real beneficiaries…