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The following presentation was delivered by Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala, Managing Partner BananaIP Counsels, at the Woxsen School of Business, Hyderabad. The presentation is titled “The Business of Intellectual…
McDonald’s has prevailed in its opposition to Supermac’s trademark application before the EU office, citing potential consumer confusion. The ruling restricts Supermac from using its brand name for…
Last year in the month of December 2015, we ran a month long series acknowledging and appreciating some of the best IP blogs across the world. The blogs…
The Slants trademark dispute addresses whether the Lanham Act’s disparagement clause violates the First Amendment. The case ultimately led to a significant decision on the constitutionality of denying…
This analysis examines the Draft Trademark Rules 2015, discussing improvements in registration procedures and areas needing further clarity. The post highlights both the benefits and possible drawbacks of…
Likelihood of Confusion stands out as a leading IP blog, offering insightful analysis on trademark and copyright law. Authored by Ron Coleman, the blog’s unique perspectives make it…
The Supreme Court of India has ruled that religious names like Ramayan cannot be trademarked for commercial products, citing public interest and the Trade Marks Act. This post…
This presentation was delivered by Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala to PGP-Enterprise Management students at IIM-Bangalore, as a part of their Business Law curriculum. The presentation entitles Intellectual property…
The Bombay High Court examined the requirements for passing off a descriptive trademark in Pidilite Industries vs Vilas Nemichand Jain. The Court held that plaintiffs must prove both…
The Bombay High Court held that using 'Indian Express' in a different script amounts to trademark infringement, protecting the mark’s well-known status. The judgment clarifies the interplay between…