The Zara trademark saga demonstrates how Indian courts protect well-known trademarks against brand name misuse, even across different industries. The Delhi High Court's decision reinforces the critical role…
Intellepedia · 9 Aug 2015
This post explores whether a name can serve as a trademark in India, focusing on legal battles involving educational institutions. Analysing the VIT case, it discusses trademark infringement,…
Intellepedia · 11 Jun 2015
The article discusses the legal importance of phonetic similarity in trademark disputes, focusing on decisions from both the European Union and Indian courts. It examines statutory provisions and…
Intellepedia · 8 May 2015
Apple cannot launch the Apple Watch in Switzerland due to a prior trademark owned by Leonard, covering both the name and logo. This restriction highlights the legal challenges…
Intellepedia · 7 Apr 2015
This post examines the establishment of an IPR think tank by the Indian government to draft a new national IPR policy. It critically assesses the process, composition, and…
Intellepedia · 30 Mar 2015
This post examines the doctrine of foreign equivalents in trademark law, focusing on its use in assessing confusion and descriptiveness of foreign word marks. The analysis covers legal…
Intellepedia · 10 Oct 2014
This post explores the legal principles governing trademark goodwill ownership in India through the Double Coin case. It objectively analyses the court’s reasoning and the implications for disputes…
Intellepedia · 15 Feb 2012