Ten Titans of the IP blog world
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…
Trademarks
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The First Amendment strikes again
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…
Comments and Suggestions on the Draft Trademark Rules, 2015
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…
World’s Best IP Blogs – Likelihood of Confusion
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…
Don’t take the God’s name in vain
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…
Intellectual Property and Licensing- A presentation by Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala at IIM-B
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…
Pidilite Industries vs. Vilas Nemichand Jain.
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 Indian Express case
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…
Draft Trademark (Amendment) Rules, 2015: Yay or Nay?
The Draft Trademark (Amendment) Rules, 2015 propose major changes to Indian trademark law, including increased filing fees and fewer application forms. While the streamlined process is welcome, expanded…
Trademark Infringement on E-Commerce platforms: Google AdWord case
The Rosetta Stone v. Google case explores trademark infringement in the context of Google AdWords and e-commerce platforms. The legal proceedings underscore how courts assess consumer confusion and…