Geographical Indication

Pidilite Enforces Adhesive Trademarks, Alibag White Onion Applied for GI and more

This post examines trademark enforcement actions, brand licensing agreements, and domain name disputes in India and abroad. Key updates include Pidilite’s trademark victory, Amazon’s pharmaceutical trademark expansion, and the GI application for Alibag White Onion.

Novartis Trademark JALRA to be acquired for 200 crores, Private Company Acquires .Org Registry and more

USV Pvt Ltd will acquire the JALRA trademark from Novartis for 200 crores as the patent for Vildagliptin expires. The bulletin also discusses major updates in domain name disputes, brand licensing, and the GI tag awarded to Khola Chilli.

Rubik’s Cube Owners Puzzled after Losing EU Trademark, Snapdeal Joins INTA, Scottish Whisky Wins GI Battle

This bulletin analyses key trademark and intellectual property updates, including the Rubik’s Cube EU trademark decision and Snapdeal’s INTA membership. It also highlights geographical indication enforcement and recent brand licensing developments.

Cartoon Network Becomes Eco-friendly, Facebook’s Current Shock over Cryptocurrency, and more

This bulletin explores recent trademark infringement cases, international disputes, and notable brand licensing deals. It includes legal updates on GI applications and domain name conflicts, providing a clear analysis of current trends in intellectual property.

Thomas Cook Resurfaces with a Franchise Outlet, Facebook’s Domain Dispute Win, GrabOn Wins over GrabOnRent, and More

This bulletin examines key trademark news in India and globally, including court decisions, brand licensing, and geographical indication filings. The analysis offers objective insights into recent legal outcomes and their implications for intellectual property rights.

Miss India in a Domain Dispute, Starbucks Fights Mountains & Mermaids, Irish Whiskey Gets GI Status in India and More

The bulletin highlights significant trademark and licensing news, including the Miss India domain dispute, Apollo Hospitals’ enforcement actions, and Irish Whiskey’s GI status in India. The updates offer a structured legal perspective on current intellectual property developments.

Exxon Mobil’s Trademark Win, Brazil Joins Madrid Protocol, Subway Surfers Surfs to India and Other News

This edition details Indian trademark statistics, Exxon Mobil’s legal win, Brazil’s entry to the Madrid Protocol, and Odisha Rasagola’s GI tag. It also offers updates on brand licensing and new franchises, highlighting developments in intellectual property and trademark law in India.

Reliance Jio’s Trademark Win, Sachin Scores; Sues Australian Bat Maker for Dues, International Licensing Awards 2019, Karnataka Proposes Geographical Indication Policy and Other News

This edition covers major trademark news including Reliance Jio’s court win, Sachin Tendulkar’s licensing dispute, and Karnataka’s GI policy proposal. It also presents key international trademark and licensing updates, with analytical insights into recent legal developments.

GI for Tirupathi Laddu: Whose Interests are Protected?

This post explores the GI registration of Tirupathi Laddu, highlighting concerns about commercialisation versus religious sanctity. It analyses the legal and practical implications while questioning the real beneficiaries of GI protection in this context.

Public Interest or Private Monopoly- The Case of Tirupathi Laddu

The post analyses the legal dispute over Tirupathi Laddu’s Geographical Indication status, focusing on the intersection of law, religion, and public interest. It discusses the legal process, arguments raised, and implications for Indian IP law and community rights.