IP for Start-ups : A Presentation by Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala at CII Hyderabad
The following presentation was delivered by Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala at the one day Seminar on ‘IPR Management for Startups in Electronics and ICT Sectors’ on 6th May…
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Louis Vuitton – Food versus Fashion…
Louis Vuitton succeeded in a trademark infringement case against a South Korean restaurant with a similar name and logo. The court's decision under Korean law underscores the significance…
Likelihood of Confusion: Numerals as Trade Marks
The Delhi High Court recently considered whether different numeral trademarks can be deceptively similar, focusing on the marks '1001' and '6004' in a paint industry dispute. The decision…
The SplitView Squabble
The Delhi High Court's ruling in Apple Inc. v. Rohit Singh & Another explores the nuances of passing off and trademark distinctiveness in software. The decision highlights the…
Beyoncé shows Feyoncé how to ‘Put a ring on it’
Beyoncé has initiated legal action against Feyoncé Inc for selling merchandise that allegedly infringes on her trademark. The dispute highlights key issues concerning celebrity brand protection and intellectual…
Registrar of Trademarks issues new public notice following Delhi HC’s stay order
The Delhi High Court has stayed the abandonment of trademark applications by the Trade Mark Registry after 20 March 2016. In response, the Registrar has issued a public…
Will the Kingfisher brand take off?
Kingfisher Airlines’ trademarks will be auctioned by banks to recover unpaid loans, raising questions about their current value and legal ownership. The case highlights key issues in brand…
‘Choo’ Only What You Can
This post discusses the Jimmy Choo cybersquatting case and its implications for trademark and domain name disputes. It provides an objective analysis of the legal proceedings and the…
Delhi HC stays abandonment orders issued by the TM Registry
The Delhi High Court has stayed mass abandonment orders issued by the Trade Mark Registry following challenges to the Registry’s process and lack of applicant intimation. The case…
Keep your hashtags safe!
Hashtags have become essential marketing assets for brands seeking engagement on social media. This post analyses the trend of trademarking hashtags for brand protection and reviews international statistics…