The USTR’s 2016 Special 301 Report places India on the Priority Watch List for its IP protection framework, while commending Pakistan for notable advancements. This assessment has significant implications for India’s IP policy and international standing.
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The SplitView Squabble
The Delhi High Court’s ruling in Apple Inc. v. Rohit Singh & Another explores the nuances of passing off and trademark distinctiveness in software. The decision highlights the challenges faced by developers in protecting proprietary marks amid overlapping functional features.
Read more about The SplitView SquabbleSipping on IP
Sipping on IP by BananaIP is an open forum for discussing diverse intellectual property topics, from industrial design to cybersquatting. Participants share insights, legal updates, and practical knowledge in a collegial environment.
Read more about Sipping on IPBeyoncé shows Feyoncé how to ‘Put a ring on it’
Beyoncé has initiated legal action against Feyoncé Inc for selling merchandise that allegedly infringes on her trademark. The dispute highlights key issues concerning celebrity brand protection and intellectual property rights within the entertainment industry.
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Sipping on IP by BananaIP offers informal yet insightful discussions on intellectual property, covering patent landscaping, IP strategy, and recent legal cases. The initiative creates a collaborative space for sharing knowledge and examining important developments in patent and copyright law.
Read more about Sipping on IPWill the Kingfisher brand take off?
Kingfisher Airlines’ trademarks will be auctioned by banks to recover unpaid loans, raising questions about their current value and legal ownership. The case highlights key issues in brand valuation and Indian trademark law amidst insolvency.
Read more about Will the Kingfisher brand take off?‘Choo’ Only What You Can
This post discusses the Jimmy Choo cybersquatting case and its implications for trademark and domain name disputes. It provides an objective analysis of the legal proceedings and the protection of brand rights under international mechanisms.
Read more about ‘Choo’ Only What You CanKeep your hashtags safe!
Hashtags have become essential marketing assets for brands seeking engagement on social media. This post analyses the trend of trademarking hashtags for brand protection and reviews international statistics and examples of successful registrations.
Read more about Keep your hashtags safe!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 submit representations with evidence by 30th April 2016 if they believe their applications were wrongly treated as abandoned.
Read more about Trade Mark Office issues public notice regarding mass abandonment of applicationsStandard Essential Patents : Fair? Reasonable? Non-Discriminatory? (II)
This post reviews FRAND litigation involving standard essential patents in courts across the US and Europe. It analyses judicial interpretation of FRAND obligations, patent injunctions, and the ongoing challenges in balancing innovation and competition law. The discussion highlights that the legal landscape on SEPs is still developing.
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