Grumpy Cat gets into an IP Spat
Grumpy Cat Limited has initiated legal proceedings against Grenade Beverages for alleged breaches of trademark and copyright under a licensing agreement. The suit highlights the complexities of intellectual…
Trademark Infringement
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The Indian Express case
The Bombay High Court held that using 'Indian Express' in a different script amounts to trademark infringement, protecting the mark’s well-known status. The judgment clarifies the interplay between…
Trademark Infringement on E-Commerce platforms: Google AdWord case
The Rosetta Stone v. Google case explores trademark infringement in the context of Google AdWords and e-commerce platforms. The legal proceedings underscore how courts assess consumer confusion and…
Trademark Infringement on Ecommerce Platforms- Royal Enfield v. ebay.in
The Royal Enfield v. ebay.in case addresses trademark infringement on ecommerce platforms in India. The Delhi High Court issued an interim injunction, reinforcing the rights of trademark owners…
Multi Time Machine, Inc. v. Amazon
This article analyses Multi Time Machine, Inc. v. Amazon, a case addressing trademark infringement claims arising from keyword advertising on online platforms. The discussion focuses on the likelihood…
Social Media and IP : Part VII – Trade Mark Cases
The post reviews landmark cases where social media and trademark law intersect, including disputes involving Pinterest, AvePoint, and Ferrari. It provides an objective analysis of court findings on…
Social Media and IP: Part IV – Taking Down Infringing Content
The process of taking down IP infringing content on social media involves established DMCA procedures and platform-specific policies. Despite clear mechanisms, successful removal often requires persistent effort and…
Trademark Infringement in the Automobile Industry Part II : BMW Emblem case
This post explores the legal scope of black and white trademark registrations in the automobile industry, using the BMW emblem case as reference. It analyses recent legal developments…
Trademark Infringement in the Automobile Industry Part I: Tata Motors, Bajaj Auto Limited
This post analyses landmark Indian cases of trademark infringement in the automobile industry, focusing on Tata Motors and Bajaj Auto Limited. It discusses judicial approaches to brand protection…
Batmobile lawsuit: Copyright law, the real superhero
The Batmobile copyright lawsuit clarified the scope of character protection under US copyright law. The court held that DC Comics’ Batmobile is sufficiently distinctive for copyright, setting a…