This trademark news roundup analyses significant updates such as Fox’s trademark filing for OK Boomer, Darjeeling teas receiving GI status, and legal questions on artists’ use of trademarks. Other highlights include cybersquatting disputes and franchising developments in India.
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‘Darjeeling’ is Not Owned by Tea Board
The Calcutta High Court ruled that Geographical Indication registration for Darjeeling Tea does not give the Tea Board exclusive rights over the term Darjeeling in other contexts. This post examines the legal reasoning and its implications for intellectual property rights in India.
Read more about ‘Darjeeling’ is Not Owned by Tea BoardIntellectual Property (IP) in India: A Decade of Progress Part 13
This post examines the progress of geographical indications in India, with a focus on key agricultural and food products that have secured GI status. It also outlines the legal measures taken to safeguard these products’ distinct reputations.
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