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…
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‘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…
The Immaculate Trade Mark Office and the Mystery of the Abandoned TM Applications
The post investigates the procedural issues surrounding the recent mass abandonment of trademark applications in India. It explores legal concerns about notification, evidence, and the Trade Mark Office's…
Trade Mark Office issues public notice regarding mass abandonment of applications
The Trade Mark Office has released a public notice addressing the mass abandonment of trademark applications due to missed responses to examination reports. Applicants have been invited to…
En Masse Abandonment of Trade Mark Applications by the Indian Trade Mark Office
The Indian Trade Mark Office has abandoned a significant number of trade mark applications, reportedly due to non-filing of examination responses. This move has raised serious legal and…
Lionsgate v. Ameritrade: A classic case of copyright claims dressed in TM claims’ clothing
This post discusses the Lionsgate v. Ameritrade case, focusing on copyright and trademark claims related to the use of a famous Dirty Dancing line in advertising. The court…
From OHIM to EUIPO – OHIM’s New Trademark Reform
OHIM has transitioned to EUIPO, introducing key reforms in trademark registration and protection within the EU. The changes include a new fee structure, updated classification rules, and expanded…
Business of IP & Start-ups – A presentation by Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala at the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIM-B)
The following presentation was delivered by Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala, Managing Partner BananaIP Counsels, at the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIM-B), for their workshop titled ‘Entrepreneurial Ecosystem in…