Geographical Indications

PUBG Features Godzilla, Nike Sues Rapper Lil Nas X, and more

The post examines recent trademark and intellectual property news, covering legal actions involving Amul, Nike, and Apple, as well as brand collaborations and GI applications. Objective analysis is provided on each case, reflecting current legal developments in the field.

Intellectual Property Statistics 2020 (India)

This post analyses 2020 intellectual property statistics in India, covering patents, trademarks, copyrights, industrial designs, and geographical indications. The data highlights key trends and year-on-year changes across all major IP categories.

Jio Announced as Official Women’s T20 Sponsor, Nestle and California Pizza Kitchen Engaged in Trademark Spat, and more

The latest trademark news includes Jio’s title sponsorship of the Women’s T20 Challenge and a high-profile trademark dispute between Nestle and California Pizza Kitchen. Additional updates address legal decisions, brand licensing, and geographical indication filings in India.

Pakistan to Challenge India’s Basmati GI in Europe, Formula1 Partners with Confirmed360, and more

The latest bulletin examines Pakistan’s plan to challenge India’s Basmati GI in Europe and reviews significant trademark and domain dispute cases. Key brand licensing partnerships and legal decisions are also analysed with an objective legal approach.

PepsiCo Loses ‘Mountain Dew’ to Packaged Drinking Water Maker MagFast, Amul Blocks Fraudulent Use of the Brand Online

This update covers critical trademark cases in India, such as PepsiCo’s defeat to MagFast over the ‘Mountain Dew’ mark and Amul’s legal action against online brand misuse. The post also explores recent brand licensing deals, domain disputes, and geographical indication developments.

McDonald’s Big Mack Suit Against Hungry Jack’ Big Jack, Rajasthan Royals Partners with APIS Honey and more

This bulletin presents recent trademark law updates, including major infringement suits, brand licensing deals, and domain name disputes. Key cases such as McDonald’s action against Hungry Jack and the Bombay High Court’s order against Emami are discussed, along with new partnerships in sports and food sectors.

ISKCON Declared as a Well-Known Trademark, Booking.com isn’t Generic, Held by US Supreme Court, and more

The bulletin covers ISKCON’s recognition as a well-known trademark, the US Supreme Court’s decision on Booking.com, and notable brand licensing and GI updates. Legal developments are presented with clarity and objectivity by BananaIP’s trademark experts.

ITC vs. NESTLE, the Curious Case of The Magic Masala, Crypto Exchange Loses Domain Dispute to Australian Florist, and more

This bulletin examines trademark and IP developments such as the ITC vs Nestle Magic Masala case, Binance’s domain dispute, and new GI filings in India. Key updates on licensing, brand partnerships, and procedural changes in IP deadlines are also discussed.

Corona Puts the IP World on Notice, Google Protects its Domain Name and more

This update examines key intellectual property developments, including major trademark disputes, domain name cases, and the operational impact of COVID-19 on IP offices. The bulletin offers objective analysis relevant to Indian and international IP law practitioners.

Lacoste Protects its ‘Crocodile’, Kareena Kapoor to be the Brand Icon for “IMARA”, and more

This bulletin discusses recent trademark and intellectual property updates, including Lacoste’s legal victory, GI filings, and brand licensing news in India and abroad. It also highlights domain name disputes and celebrity brand endorsements in the fashion sector.