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Trademark News

The Delhi High Court has restrained a competitor from using the Career Launcher trademark following an infringement suit. This update also marks the 50th anniversary of the Amul Girl, reflecting on brand consistency and legal protection in India’s trademark landscape.

Yahoo! Inc wins Trademark Lawsuit against Indian Firm AFPL

The Delhi High Court has granted Yahoo Inc. a permanent injunction against Apricot Foods Pvt. Ltd (AFPL) for trademark infringement. AFPL and its Director were found to have dishonestly used the Yahoo mark, resulting in substantial damages awarded to Yahoo Inc.

Specsavers gets Approval for ‘should’ve’

Specsavers has secured UKIPO approval to trademark ‘should’ve’, strengthening its exclusive use of the term in marketing. The decision highlights current legal debates on trademarking common words and its implications for brand protection.

RIO 2016 and Trademarks

This article analyses the trademark restrictions imposed during the Rio 2016 Olympics, focusing on enforcement by the IOC and USOC. It discusses the implications for businesses, media, and the marketing landscape, considering both current practices and potential future impacts.

“Don’t Use my Name”, “Okay, Cool”

Burberry initiated legal action against rapper Burberry Perry for using its name and trademarks to promote his music. The matter concluded quickly when the artist changed his stage name, underscoring trademark protection issues between fashion and music industries.

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 of protecting well-known brands. This case highlights key legal principles in trademark and unfair competition law.

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 and examples of successful registrations.

Cooking up IP in the Food & Beverage Industry

Intellectual property is essential for success in India’s food and beverage industry. Trademarks, design, copyright, trade secrets, and patents each play a key role in protecting brand value and innovations. Leveraging multiple forms of IP is necessary for effective business growth and reputation management.

Trademark Infringement in the Automobile Industry Part I: Tata Motors, Bajaj Auto Limited

This post analyses landmark Indian cases of trademark infringement in the automobile industry, focusing on Tata Motors and Bajaj Auto Limited. It discusses judicial approaches to brand protection and the legal standards governing trademark use in India.

Intellectual Property (IP) in India: A Decade of Progress Part 1

This post examines a decade of trademark statistics in India, revealing significant growth in applications and registrations. It provides an analytical overview of global and national trends impacting intellectual property protection in India.