This bulletin examines key trademark developments, brand licensing deals, and domain name disputes in India and globally. It provides legal insights into recent cases and industry trends relevant to intellectual property professionals.
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GI Applications Filed in India
This analysis reviews the filing and registration trends of GI applications in India since 2003. It highlights regional distribution, predominant product categories, and presents a factual summary of registered GIs under Indian law. The post offers a structured account of the evolution of GI protection in India.
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This update analyses Indian trademark statistics, recent litigation such as Ferrero Rocher’s infringement case, and international developments including the Starboy trademark dispute. It also reviews GI tagging for Katarni rice and offers guidance on prudent trademark clearance practices.
Read more about Socks For Your Finger? Starboy TM Battle, Sweet Victory by Ferrero Rocher and other NewsWoodland Kicks Trade Mark Violators, Ralphuff Lauren Going to the Dogs, The Powerpuff Girls Womenwear, Assam Elephant Apple GI, and other Weekly Trade Mark News
This weekly bulletin analyses major trade mark events, including Indian and international infringement cases, new licensing collaborations, and GI applications. Key legal insights and updates are presented in a structured and objective manner.
Read more about Woodland Kicks Trade Mark Violators, Ralphuff Lauren Going to the Dogs, The Powerpuff Girls Womenwear, Assam Elephant Apple GI, and other Weekly Trade Mark NewsAudi taken for a ride
The Delhi High Court has issued an interim injunction restraining Audi AG from using the TT mark for selected goods in India, supporting TT Industries’ trademark rights. The order underscores the strength of prior registration and the scope of protection for Indian trademark holders.
Read more about Audi taken for a rideIntellectual 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.
Read more about Intellectual Property (IP) in India: A Decade of Progress Part 1Grounds for Refusal of Trademark Registration – Part II
This post discusses Section 9(2) of the Trade Marks Act, 1999, examining key grounds for refusing trademark registration in India. It covers deception, religious susceptibilities, obscenity, and legal prohibitions in trademark law.
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