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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
The post examines five reasons that may deter individuals from becoming IP attorneys in India, including challenging deadlines, client expectations, and slow enforcement. It offers an analytical perspective…