This Weekly IP News reviews major copyright and trademark developments, including the Kriti versus Bob controversy, a John Doe order for Sultan, and McDonald’s EU trademark dispute. The analysis offers clear, factual insights into recent legal decisions and their implications.
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McDonald’s Wins EU ‘MacCoffee’ Trademark Dispute
The EU General Court ruled in favour of McDonald’s, preventing Future Enterprises from registering ‘MacCoffee’ as an EU trademark. The court found a likelihood of consumer confusion and upheld the protection of McDonald’s established reputation.
Read more about McDonald’s Wins EU ‘MacCoffee’ Trademark DisputeTrademark Application filed for “English Brexit Tea”
The article discusses the trademark application for English Brexit Tea in the context of Brexit’s impact on UK intellectual property law. It provides an objective analysis of legal changes and recent trademark filings related to Brexit.
Read more about Trademark Application filed for “English Brexit Tea”Delhi HC rules in Favour of Louis Vuitton in Trademark Dispute
The Delhi High Court has granted interim relief to Louis Vuitton by restraining a Ludhiana firm from using its registered trademarks on counterfeit products. The order marks a significant development in Indian trademark enforcement and underscores the importance of protecting luxury brands.
Read more about Delhi HC rules in Favour of Louis Vuitton in Trademark DisputeIndia protests against The European Union Trademark Reforms
India has protested the European Union’s recent trademark reforms, highlighting concerns over potential seizures of legal pharmaceutical shipments in transit. The issue has been raised at the WTO, with India stressing possible TRIPS Agreement violations and adverse impacts on its generic medicine exports.
Read more about India protests against The European Union Trademark ReformsNot a ‘Cule’ decision: FC Barcelona Loses Trademark Fight to Kule
The EU General Court sided with Kule over FC Barcelona in a dispute regarding the ‘Cule’ trademark. The decision highlights the need for credible, market-specific evidence of trademark use within the European Union.
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The Madras High Court has granted Sun Pharma a permanent injunction against Cadila Healthcare over the VENIZ trademark, citing likelihood of confusion and infringement. The Court also ordered damages and profit accounting, underscoring the importance of trademark protection in the pharmaceutical sector.
Read more about Sun Pharma’s big win against Cadila healthcareSony’s use of Emoji: A possible legal dispute
Sony faces a potential trademark and copyright dispute with emoji creator Marco Husges over its animated film The Emoji. The case raises significant questions about the trademarkability of descriptive terms and the boundaries of intellectual property rights in merchandising and film.
Read more about Sony’s use of Emoji: A possible legal disputeDisney and Dalian Engage in Comic Wars
The blog discusses Disney’s legal dispute with Wanda Group over the unauthorized use of comic characters in a Chinese theme park. It highlights key aspects of copyright and trademark protection, as well as the application of international conventions to such disputes.
Read more about Disney and Dalian Engage in Comic Wars‘Coca Cola’ Tastes the Feeling of ‘Zero’
Coca-Cola has secured US trademark registration for “zero” after a prolonged legal battle, but without exclusive rights over the term. The decision highlights the complexities of trademark law concerning generic terms in the beverage industry.
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