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…
Intellepedia · 29 Feb 2024
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…
Intellepedia · 14 Feb 2020
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,…
Intellepedia · 25 Sep 2019
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…
Intellepedia · 21 Aug 2019
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…
Intellepedia · 3 Aug 2019
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…
Intellepedia · 28 Jul 2019
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…
Intellepedia · 25 Jul 2019
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…
Intellepedia · 17 Jul 2019
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…
Intellepedia · 15 May 2019
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…
Intellepedia · 24 Apr 2019