This analysis covers vital 2021 trademark cases from Indian courts, including disputes over franchise agreements and trademark infringement. The post provides a clear understanding of recent legal developments in trademark protection and enforcement in India.
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Latest Updates on Trademark Law – 1st August to 8th August, 2021
This update analyses significant trademark law developments between 1st and 8th August 2021. It covers Indian and global infringement cases, brand licensing news, and GI initiatives, with a clear, legal-academic perspective.
Read more about Latest Updates on Trademark Law – 1st August to 8th August, 2021Miley Cyrus Wins at CJEU, Adidas and LEGO Join Hands, and more
This bulletin highlights significant updates in trademark law, including international and Indian cases, brand collaborations, and geographical indication news. The analysis is compiled by BananaIP Counsel, offering a factual and structured overview for readers interested in intellectual property.
Read more about Miley Cyrus Wins at CJEU, Adidas and LEGO Join Hands, and morePakistan to Challenge India’s Basmati GI in Europe, Formula1 Partners with Confirmed360, and more
The latest bulletin examines Pakistan’s plan to challenge India’s Basmati GI in Europe and reviews significant trademark and domain dispute cases. Key brand licensing partnerships and legal decisions are also analysed with an objective legal approach.
Read more about Pakistan to Challenge India’s Basmati GI in Europe, Formula1 Partners with Confirmed360, and more2019 Trademark Statistics – A Recap
This post provides an analytical overview of India’s trademark statistics for 2019, comparing key data with previous years. It further covers domain name dispute trends and WIPO complaint filings, with a focus on factual reporting.
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The latest trademark law updates feature notable cases on colour ownership, brand licensing, and geographical indications. Insights include the magenta trademark dispute, Bentley Clothing’s legal victory, and developments in Indian franchising and GI registration.
Read more about Can You Own a Colour? T-Mobile/Deutsche Telekom Certainly Thinks So, Bentley Disrobed by Bentley Clothing, Medi-cured via Compromise, The Harry Potter Accessories Juggernaut, and moreDecrease of 53% in Disposal of Trademark Hearings this Week, 407 More Applications Published in the Trademark Journal this Week and more
The latest Indian trademark statistics show a notable decrease in show cause hearing disposals and hearing notices, while registrations and publications have increased. This report provides a structured analysis of weekly and yearly trademark trends compiled from the official journal.
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This post examines key Indian court decisions on trademarking god’s names, analysing issues of distinctiveness and monopoly. The discussion highlights why courts have restricted exclusive rights over common religious names in trademark law.
Read more about Trademarking the name of God? Huh! – Part 2Part II: Descriptive Marks – Can They be Protected?
This post analyses how US trademark law treats descriptive marks, addressing their registration requirements and the concept of secondary meaning. It also covers the significance of the Principal and Supplemental Registers for such marks.
Read more about Part II: Descriptive Marks – Can They be Protected?Grounds for Refusal of Trademark Registration – Part III
Section 9(3) sets out absolute grounds for refusal of trademark registration concerning the shape of goods in India. This post analyses the legal barriers to registering shapes as trademarks, ensuring clarity on what is excluded and why.
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