The Madras High Court has clarified that a trademark invalidity plea under Section 124 can be made in documents beyond the written statement, such as counter affidavits in interim applications. This broad interpretation ensures that the right to seek rectification is preserved even if the written statement is forfeited.
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“Parachute” Goes After YouTuber for Disparagement, Cyprus Re-registers its ‘Halloumi’ Cheese Mark in the UK, ‘Co-Lab’ Launched By GQ India and Raymond, Italy’s Art Museum Uffizzi Galleries Claims its Domains, Assamese Gamocha Filed For GI and more
The post covers trademark and intellectual property updates from India and abroad, including key legal actions and brand developments. Highlights include Parachute’s injunction against a YouTuber, Halloumi’s UK mark re-registration, and the GI application for Assamese Gamocha.
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This bulletin provides structured updates on trademark infringement cases, brand licensing, and franchising developments in India and abroad. It also covers domain name disputes and recent GI filings, offering an objective legal perspective on ongoing intellectual property matters.
Read more about Times Group Doesn’t Share Miss India and Mr. India Title, Rock Clashes with Rackets, Franchise India Expo 2019 and MoreVistara Airlines Wins a Counterfeit Battle, Tirur Betel Leaf Gets GI Tag and Other News
This week’s update reviews Vistara’s victory in a counterfeit case, the GI tag for Tirur Betel Leaf, and key trademark legal developments. It also covers brand expansion and licensing news in India and internationally.
Read more about Vistara Airlines Wins a Counterfeit Battle, Tirur Betel Leaf Gets GI Tag and Other NewsCourt 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.
Read more about Court Re-Emphasizes the Exclusion of Generic Terms from RegistrationGrounds 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.
Read more about Grounds for Refusal of Trademark Registration – Part IIIKylie 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.
Read more about Kylie Jenner File Trademark for Nail Products, Yoohoo Animated Series in Russia, Marayur Jaggery Receives GI Tag and Other NewsAmazon 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.
Read more about Amazon in Trouble Over Prime, KFC to Franchise 61 More Outlets, Indori Poha Likely to Join GI Race and Other NewsKing 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.
Read more about King of Mangoes Fight GI Battle, Karbonn Mobile to Re-launch Sansui in India, Bata Defeats its Infringer, and Other NewsPVR 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.
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