Yahoo! Inc. v. Akash Arora and another, 1999 Arb. L. R. 620
This post analytically discusses the Yahoo trademark case, addressing the legal principles of passing off and domain name infringement in India. It provides a structured overview of the…
Indian trademark law
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Nokia and Mr. NOOKAYYA Trade Mark Battle, Virat Kohli Launches Sleepwear Collection, Tinkle Merchandises, Durgi Stone Carvings GI and more.
This post reviews the Nokia trademark infringement case and recent legal updates in Indian intellectual property, including Virat Kohli’s sleepwear collection and Tinkle’s merchandise launch. It also highlights…
Rasna trademark infringement, trademarks and GST, Amazon’s ‘meal-kit’ trademark, Celebrity Domain Names and more
The post reviews the latest in trademark law, including the Rasna infringement case, GST’s impact on trademark registrations, and Amazon’s meal-kit trademark filing. It also discusses domain name…
Trademark Statistics, Bubble gum smell mark, Kit-Kat Trademark battle, Spartan Poker Domain Dispute, Hyderabadi Biriyani loses GI tag and more
Explore the latest trademark statistics in India, unique registrations like the bubble gum smell mark, and recent legal battles including Kit Kat and Spartan Poker. The post also…
Interesting Trademarks, AASHIRWAD Trademark Dispute, CGDPTM Annual Report 2015-16, US Special 301 Report, Pokemon Merchandising License and more
This article reviews current Indian trademark statistics, major legal disputes, and trends in filings and registrations. It also examines international reports, licensing updates, and Geographical Indication developments with…
INDIAN TRADEMARK LAW ON PROTECTION OF MOVIE TITLE – PART 3
This post provides a comparative analysis of trademark protection for movie titles in the US and India. It examines USPTO registration criteria and explores how single film titles…
INDIAN TRADEMARK LAW ON PROTECTION OF MOVIE TITLE – Part 2
This post examines major Indian legal cases on trademark protection of movie titles, focusing on secondary meaning and distinctiveness as essential criteria. It discusses industry registration practices and…
Likelihood of Confusion: Numerals as Trade Marks
The Delhi High Court recently considered whether different numeral trademarks can be deceptively similar, focusing on the marks '1001' and '6004' in a paint industry dispute. The decision…
Trade Mark Office issues public notice regarding mass abandonment of applications
The Trade Mark Office has released a public notice addressing the mass abandonment of trademark applications due to missed responses to examination reports. Applicants have been invited to…
The Indian Express case
The Bombay High Court held that using 'Indian Express' in a different script amounts to trademark infringement, protecting the mark’s well-known status. The judgment clarifies the interplay between…