Weapon in the hands of Police?
The Indian Government has launched an IPR toolkit to assist police in enforcing intellectual property rights. This scheme, led by CIPAM and FICCI, is part of the National…
Trademark Infringement
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Sephora Cosmetics prevail over footwear, British MNC GlaxoSmithKline wins trademark infringement suit against GSK and more.
This weekly update examines key Indian trademark disputes, including Sephora's resolution with a local footwear business and GlaxoSmithKline's legal victory over GSK Life Sciences. It also discusses the…
Trademark News
The Delhi High Court has restrained a competitor from using the Career Launcher trademark following an infringement suit. This update also marks the 50th anniversary of the Amul…
Star Wars Maker sues Lightsaber Academy over Trademark Violations
Lucasfilm has initiated legal action against Lightsaber Academy and Jedi Schools for alleged trademark infringement related to the Star Wars brand and Jedi Order logo. The dispute underscores…
Trademark News
This update recaps significant trademark news in India, focusing on recent Supreme Court and Delhi High Court decisions involving Exide, Yahoo, and Britannia. The cases underline ongoing legal…
Yahoo! Inc wins Trademark Lawsuit against Indian Firm AFPL
The Delhi High Court has granted Yahoo Inc. a permanent injunction against Apricot Foods Pvt. Ltd (AFPL) for trademark infringement. AFPL and its Director were found to have…
“Thank You” AT&T and CitiGroup
This post explores the trademark litigation between Citigroup and AT&T concerning the use of THANKYOU. It highlights the legal arguments, counterclaims, and eventual resolution, while referencing comparable intellectual…
DNC may face Disney’s infringement lawsuit
The DNC's new Donald Ducks mascot closely resembles a Disney character, raising concerns of trademark and copyright infringement. Disney's strong IP protection history suggests potential legal action against…
“Don’t Use my Name”, “Okay, Cool”
Burberry initiated legal action against rapper Burberry Perry for using its name and trademarks to promote his music. The matter concluded quickly when the artist changed his stage…
Patanjali mired in controversy once again
Emami filed a legal case against Patanjali for alleged infringement of its Kesh King trademark and design. The Calcutta High Court issued an interim restraint before the parties…