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Brand Protection

33 articles

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…

Intellepedia · 27 Oct 2016

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…

Intellepedia · 19 Aug 2016

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…

Intellepedia · 17 Aug 2016

“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…

Intellepedia · 1 Aug 2016

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…

Intellepedia · 4 May 2016

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…

Intellepedia · 5 Apr 2016

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…

Intellepedia · 13 Nov 2015