A senior IP attorney shares a memorable visit to the Chennai Patent Office, challenging the strict professional etiquette expected in the Indian legal field. The narrative offers a candid reflection on balancing tradition with individual authenticity.
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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 negotiations and their broader implications for intellectual property and international trade.
Read more about Iceland v. Iceland : The Battle for ExclusivityIntroduction to Intellectual Property and IP Licensing – A Presentation by Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala at IIM-B
The following presentation titled “Introduction to IP and Licensing”, was delivered on 26th November, 2016 by Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala, Chief IP Attorney, BananaIP Counsels, at...
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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 about brand identity and trademark protection in the tech sector.
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This weekly update examines major patent developments in India, including Dyson’s upcoming market entry, the rejection of the Xtandi patent, and the ongoing Dolby litigation involving Vivo and OPPO. The analysis highlights the legal and commercial impact of these events.
Read more about Patent NewsRubik’s Cube loses EU trademark battle
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 solutions and trademarks in European intellectual property law.
Read more about Rubik’s Cube loses EU trademark battleMadras HC directs Google and YouTube to provide User Details in Defamation Suit.
The Madras High Court has ordered Google and YouTube to reveal user details in a defamation case involving Lebara Foundation. This decision addresses the balance between privacy rights and legal remedies for defamation under Indian law.
Read more about Madras HC directs Google and YouTube to provide User Details in Defamation Suit.Trump winning battles in U.S and China.
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 election influenced the outcome of his trademark application.
Read more about Trump winning battles in U.S and China.Indian Performing Right Society v. Aditya Pandey & Ors.
This post analyses the Supreme Court’s decision in Indian Performing Right Society v. Aditya Pandey, clarifying royalty payments for sound recordings. The judgment affirms that broadcasters need only pay royalties to the sound recording’s copyright owner, not to the authors of underlying musical or lyrical works.
Read more about Indian Performing Right Society v. Aditya Pandey & Ors.Sephora Cosmetics prevail over footwear, British MNC GlaxoSmithKline wins trademark infringement suit against GSK and more.
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 Bombay High Court’s rationale in dismissing Vogue’s infringement suit.
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