This article addresses prevalent misconceptions about intellectual property law, focusing on differences between patents, trademarks, and copyrights. It clarifies the broad relevance of IP across businesses and highlights…
Intellepedia · 14 Dec 2016
The legal dispute between Iceland Foods and the Icelandic government raises significant questions about trademark exclusivity and national identity. This post provides an objective analysis of the ongoing…
Intellepedia · 30 Nov 2016
Instagram has challenged Microsoft’s attempt to register ‘Actiongram’ as a trademark, citing potential consumer confusion due to the use of the ‘gram’ suffix. The dispute raises key issues…
Intellepedia · 23 Nov 2016
The European Court of Justice has annulled the EU trademark on Rubik’s Cube, stating its shape does not warrant trademark protection. This decision clarifies the boundary between technical…
Intellepedia · 18 Nov 2016
The post explores Donald Trump's legal journey to secure trademark rights over his name in China, detailing key disputes and court decisions. It highlights how the US presidential…
Intellepedia · 16 Nov 2016
This weekly update examines key Indian trademark disputes, including Sephora's resolution with a local footwear business and GlaxoSmithKline's legal victory over GSK Life Sciences. It also discusses the…
Intellepedia · 9 Nov 2016
The Delhi High Court has restrained a competitor from using the Career Launcher trademark following an infringement suit. This update also marks the 50th anniversary of the Amul…
Intellepedia · 27 Oct 2016
Lucasfilm has initiated legal action against Lightsaber Academy and Jedi Schools for alleged trademark infringement related to the Star Wars brand and Jedi Order logo. The dispute underscores…
Intellepedia · 20 Oct 2016
This update recaps significant trademark news in India, focusing on recent Supreme Court and Delhi High Court decisions involving Exide, Yahoo, and Britannia. The cases underline ongoing legal…
Intellepedia · 12 Oct 2016
This article discusses the uncertainty surrounding UK intellectual property law following Brexit and the proposed measures to integrate EU legislation. It provides a balanced analysis of the potential…
Intellepedia · 12 Oct 2016