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Astrology Meets IP – Zodiac Strategies for the Week Ahead (June 8–14)

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In this week’s IP-Astro edition, we take a fun and imaginative look at how each zodiac sign might symbolically approach intellectual property decisions as the Sun enters Gemini. From brand protection to licensing, these reflections are meant to spark creative thinking around IP—not to be taken as serious astrology or legal advice. It’s all in good spirit and for entertainment only!

CGPDTM Headquarters Relocated to New Delhi: Official Notification

Headquartes of Indian Patent office relocated to Delhi

The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has announced the relocation of the CGPDTM headquarters to New Delhi, as per the Gazette of India notification dated February 25, 2025. The new office is now operational at Boudhik Sampada Bhawan, Dwarka, New Delhi. This move aims to enhance coordination with central regulatory bodies and improve India’s intellectual property administration.

Patent and Trademark Dispute Settlements

Exploring successful settlements in IP disputes involving Asian Paints, Colorbar, Pfizer, and their counterparts, showcasing effective dispute resolution outside of court.

Sequoia Trademark on Social Media, Distributor’s Trademark Rights, and Rectification Petition after Suit

Case notes relating to recent trademark cases involving social media misuse, distributor rights, and when rectification can be filed post-suit, based on recent court rulings.

Premier Vs. Barclays Premier League, Apollo Mark Well-Known Status?, and Roobini Vs. Rubam Trademark Cases

Explore recent trademark cases: Barclays Premier League’s suit, Apollo’s well-known status, and the Roobini vs. Rubam palm oil dispute. These cases highlight principles for composite marks, well-known mark criteria, and confusion risk for average consumers. Essential insights for IP professionals and businesses.

Trademark Cases: Kalpaka Trademark Republication, Puro Healthy Salt Disparagement, and Tazza Patta Trademark Infringement

Examining recent trademark cases, we discuss ‘Kalpaka’ republication, detergent brand disputes, and the Tata vs Puro Healthy Salt advertising case.

Officer’s Choice Trademark, Zinking Patent and Baoji Footwear Cases

This post highlights recent decisions by the High Court of Delhi and Himachal Pradesh on intellectual property rights, focusing on trademark and patent infringement cases....

Courts Award Litigation Costs In Recent Trademark Infringement Cases

This post discusses three 2023 Delhi High Court cases on trademark infringement, where plaintiffs received litigation costs. Each involves infringement issues leading to injunctions against further use of the infringing marks. These cases demonstrate the enforcement of IP rights and the financial consequences of infringement in the Indian intellectual property landscape.

Copyrights and Moral Rights over Lyrics, Tablet Strip Trade Dress, & Diabetic Sugar Brand Cases

In this mixed post, we bring to you one copyright case and two trademark cases. The copyright case relates to infringement of copyrights in lyrics...

Trademark cases relating to Cricket Helmets, Biscuits, Edible Oil, and Tobacco

In this post, we have put together 4 trademark cases that relate to trade dress and wordmark infringement/passing off. The cases involve products such as...