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Court Re-Emphasizes the Exclusion of Generic Terms from Registration

The Madras High Court reiterated that generic terms in trademarks cannot be monopolized and must be assessed as part of the whole mark. The Court set aside the IPAB’s order to remove Rhizome’s mark, clarifying the application of the Trade Marks Act in such disputes.

Grounds for Refusal of Trademark Registration – Part III

Section 9(3) sets out absolute grounds for refusal of trademark registration concerning the shape of goods in India. This post analyses the legal barriers to registering shapes as trademarks, ensuring clarity on what is excluded and why.

Kylie Jenner File Trademark for Nail Products, Yoohoo Animated Series in Russia, Marayur Jaggery Receives GI Tag and Other News

The latest bulletin reviews Indian and global trademark news, focusing on statistics, legal rulings, and new trademark filings. Notable updates include court decisions, brand licensing initiatives, and the grant of a GI tag to Marayur Jaggery.

Amazon in Trouble Over Prime, KFC to Franchise 61 More Outlets, Indori Poha Likely to Join GI Race and Other News

This bulletin details key trademark infringement cases, Indian trademark statistics, and KFC’s franchising activities. It also covers Indori Poha’s potential GI registration and recent brand licensing updates, providing clear legal analysis for IP stakeholders.

King of Mangoes Fight GI Battle, Karbonn Mobile to Re-launch Sansui in India, Bata Defeats its Infringer, and Other News

This week’s trademark news covers Bata’s legal victory, Karbonn’s reintroduction of Sansui, and the ongoing Alphonso mango GI dispute. The post also reviews Reliance’s Hamleys acquisition and key international trademark cases, offering objective insights into intellectual property developments.

PVR Cuts Ties with Justdial, Save the Planet T-shirts by Hard Rock, Jeeraphool Rice GI and Other News

This week’s trademark news examines the PVR-Justdial dispute, key Indian trademark statistics, international trademark developments, and new brand licensing initiatives. The post also highlights the GI registration of Jeeraphool Rice and provides insights into ongoing legal trends.

Five Varieties of Indian Coffee Gets GI, Chanel Defends Coco, Surf Excel Trade Dress Infringement, IP Innovation Gallery, and Other News

This weekly update covers Indian trademark statistics, significant legal cases, and new GI tags for coffee. It also discusses Chanel’s trademark dispute and recent innovations in intellectual property awareness, reflecting current trends in the IP landscape.

Adidas and GOT Collaboration, Chennai Super Kings Launch IPL Merchandize, Marayoor Jaggery GI and Other News

This article reviews the latest trademark news in India, including statistical trends, major legal battles, and new collaborations. Highlights include Adidas’ Game of Thrones partnership, Chennai Super Kings’ merchandise launch, and the GI tag for Marayoor Jaggery.

Amul Sends Legal Notice to Google, 20th Century Fox in a Legal Battle, Japan Patent Office Bans Era Trademark and Other News

The post covers significant trademark news, including Amul’s notice to Google and international legal updates. It provides structured insights into Indian trademark statistics and recent legal developments in the intellectual property domain.

Simmba Trademark License, Funfine Defeats Freefun, Rajinikanth New Trademarks, Jacket Design as a Trademark, and other news

This update reviews key Indian trademark news, including new registrations, court rulings, licensing agreements, and recent GI recognitions. It also highlights important international and domestic brand developments.