Making a Mark – Framing Strategy for India
This article discusses trademark strategy in India, with a focus on attaining and protecting famous trademark status. It analyses the criteria for fame and the legal risks of…
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Trademark Violations in Comparative Advertising
This post explores the legal aspects of trademark violations in comparative advertising in India. It discusses statutory boundaries, the importance of honest practices, and the risks of defamation…
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…
Bata’s Coca Cola Flavoured Tennis Shoes, Time Inc Wins Trademark Infringement, Ariana Grande Files Trademark, Khandamal Haladi Gets GI, and Other News
This article provides an in-depth analysis of recent trademark news, including Indian trademark statistics, infringement rulings, and international updates. It also discusses brand licensing developments and the GI…
Election Commission Clears ‘PM Narendra Modi’ Biopic, Ban on TikTok App in India and more
This post analyses recent entertainment law and copyright news in India, including judicial decisions on the PM Narendra Modi biopic and the TikTok app ban. It also reviews…
My Fair Writer – Fair Use Principles for Writers: Copyrights and Writers Part 12
This article analyses fair use principles for writers under Indian copyright law, including fair dealing and transformative use. It also touches upon trademark fair use in literary works…
Flipkart Wins a Domain Infringement Case, Lacoste Loses a Bite of its Crocodile, Jungle Book Activity Books Coming, Mizo Banana GI, and Other News
This week’s update covers Indian and international trademark cases, including Flipkart’s domain infringement win and Lacoste’s dispute over its crocodile mark. Additional highlights include Jungle Book licensing developments…
Samsung in Trouble over Smartwatches, Lifebuoy Trademark Victory, ITC Wins GI Infringement Case and Other News
The post examines recent developments in Indian and international trademark law, including the Lifebuoy trademark victory, ITC's GI infringement case, and Samsung’s ongoing legal challenges. It provides structured…
‘Acquired Distinctiveness’ of Infosys Trademark
The Delhi High Court recognised acquired distinctiveness in the INFOSYS trademark, restraining the defendant from using the mark in its business name. The case highlights the need for…
Zippo Manufacturing Company v. Anil Moolchandani & Ors. , High Court of Delhi
The Delhi High Court ruled in favour of Zippo Manufacturing, granting a permanent injunction against the sale of counterfeit lighters infringing its trademark. The Court recognized the distinctiveness…