Indian Trademark Statistics for January (Second Week), Vans Sues Primark Over Sneaker Design, Overwatch League Sports Merchandise, Tripura Jackfruit Applied for GI, Hindware Victory in Trademark Infringement and more, brought to you by the Trademark Attorneys at BananaIP (BIP) Counsels.<\/p>\n
\u201cA brand is something that has a clear-cut identity amongst consumers, which a company creates by sending out a clear, consistent message over a period of years until it achieved a critical mass of marketing\u201d-Phil Knight<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
INDIAN TRADEMARK STATISTICS <\/strong><\/h2>\n
The Indian Trademark Office has had a slow week in the past week. The total number of applications examined by trademark office has decreased by seven percent (7%). The total number of hearing notices issued has decreased by twenty nine percent (29%). However, the total renewal notices issued has increased by twenty seven percent (27%).<\/p>\n
Weekly Indian Trademark Statistics<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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\n Particulars<\/strong><\/td>\n Last Week<\/strong><\/td>\n This Week<\/strong><\/td>\n Change in %<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Total Trademark Applications Examined by Trademark Office<\/td>\n 9573<\/td>\n 8876<\/td>\n A decrease of 7%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Total Applications Disposed through Show Cause Hearings<\/td>\n 6552<\/td>\n 5723<\/td>\n A decrease of 8%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Total Applications Published in the Trademark Journal<\/td>\n 5861<\/td>\n 7407<\/td>\n An increase of 26%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Total Registrations Granted<\/td>\n 7097<\/td>\n 3684<\/td>\n A decrease of 48%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Total Hearing Notices Issued<\/td>\n 13263<\/td>\n 9361<\/td>\n A decrease of 29%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Total Renewals Notices Issued<\/td>\n 1356<\/td>\n 1725<\/td>\n An increase of 27%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n Total Number of New Applications Received from January 9th<\/sup> to January 16th<\/sup>, 2019<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n
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\n Sr. No<\/strong><\/td>\n Jurisdiction<\/strong><\/td>\n New Applications<\/strong><\/td>\n Examined<\/strong><\/td>\n Published<\/strong><\/td>\n Registered<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n 1<\/td>\n AHMEDABAD<\/td>\n 720<\/td>\n 581<\/td>\n 541<\/td>\n 329<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n 2<\/td>\n CHENNAI<\/td>\n 1240<\/td>\n 775<\/td>\n 1593<\/td>\n 1035<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n 3<\/td>\n DELHI<\/td>\n 2776<\/td>\n 1511<\/td>\n 2157<\/td>\n 1050<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n 4<\/td>\n KOLKATA<\/td>\n 374<\/td>\n 263<\/td>\n 251<\/td>\n 220<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n 5<\/td>\n MUMBAI<\/td>\n 1886<\/td>\n 949<\/td>\n 1524<\/td>\n 891<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Total<\/strong><\/td>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n 6996<\/strong><\/td>\n 4079<\/strong><\/td>\n 6066<\/strong><\/td>\n 3525<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n Yearly Trademark Statistics<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Trademark Statistics from January 9th<\/sup>, 2019 to January 16th<\/sup>, 2019<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n
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- Total Number of Trademark Applications Filed \u2013 14315<\/li>\n
- Total Number of Trademark Applications Examined \u2013 \u00a08208<\/li>\n
- Total Number of Trademark Applications Published \u2013 11550<\/li>\n
- Total Number of Trademark Applications Registered \u2013 9673<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
INTERESTING BRAND NEWS<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Samsung Crypto Wallet, a Crypto Currency Smartphone Maybe?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
It might turn out to be an exciting new year for our technology enthusiasts. Going by the new trademark filing by Samsung Electronics, the South Korean electronics giant, a new crypto currency wallet may very well be available in the near future. Samsung has filed a new application for the mark \u2018Samsung Crypto Wallet\u2019 under class 9 for \u2018smartphones, tablet computers amongst others\u2019 with the UK IPO. With the new filings, Samsung may launch a new crypto currency-equipped smartphone with a built-in wallet feature.<\/p>\n
INDIAN TRADEMARK UPDATES<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Hindware Trademark Victory<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Hindustan Sanitaryware & Industries Limited (HSIL) filed a permanent injunction to restrain Gujarat Ceramic Industries (GCI) from using the trademark \u2018Hindustan Vitreous\u2019 or \u2018H Vitreous\u2019 which is identical\/deceptively similar to HSIL\u2019s registered trademarks. HSIL, India\u2019s largest manufacturer of sanitaryware products having presence over 50 cities in India is the registered trademark holder of the marks \u2018H Vitreous Hindware\u2019 since 1990. During a market search, HSIL discovered that GCI is selling sanitaryware products in the name of \u2018H Vitreous\u2019 in conjugation with Hindustan, which was the former corporate name of HSIL. The Delhi High Court opined that that HSIL has proved and established a case of infringement of registered trademarks, misrepresentation and unfair competition, passing off and dilution, blurring and tarnishment. The Court, therefore, passed a decree in favor of HSIL.<\/p>\n
INTERNATIONAL TRADEMARK UPDATES<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Vans Sues Primark for Trademark Infringement<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Vans, the American shoe manufacturer, has filed a trademark infringement suit against Primark, an Irish fashion retail company, in New York Federal Court last month. Vans has alleged in the suit that Primark is infringing its trademark by selling copies of Vans\u2019 skateboard sneakers, that are well known in the market for its stripes and soles. The lawsuit also includes unfair competition and false advertising and is claiming monetary damages, including \u201cany and all profits derived by Primark from the sale or distribution of infringing products\u201d. A notice had been sent to Primark earlier to cease the manufacturing and distribution of the infringing design, which was adhered to in the UK. However, it was later found by Vans that the infringing copies are still being sold in US showrooms. Primark is planning on defending its position against the lawsuit.<\/p>\n
McDonald’s Bows Down to Supermac’s<\/strong><\/h3>\n
In a major turn of events, McDonald\u2019s, the American fast food major, has lost a suit to Supermac’s, an Ireland based fast food restaurant chain, over the use of the term \u2018Big Mac\u2019. Supermac’s had filed a request with the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) to cancel the use of the trademark Big Mac under certain classes. EUIPO in its decision has cancelled the trademark, stating that the restaurant \u2018had not proven genuine use of the contested trademark as a burger or as a restaurant name\u2019.\u00a0 Supermac\u2019s had filed the suit as McDonald\u2019s had earlier succeeded in blocking Supermac\u2019s from registering its name in UK and Europe, on the basis of the similarity in its name and Big Mac, a burger sold by McDonald\u2019s.<\/p>\n
BRAND LICENSING UPDATES<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Overwatch League Sports Merchandise<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Fanatics, the global leader for licensed sports merchandise has signed up a multi-year sports merchandise deal with Blizzard\u2019s Overwatch League (OWL), the second largest global esports property. Under the deal, Fanatics has secured the international rights to manufacture and distribute OWL\u2019s jerseys, headgear, fan gear, and other sports goods across all wholesale and retail channels. The deal will be implemented before the 2019 OWL season kicks off on 14th<\/sup> February.<\/p>\n
GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATION UPDATES<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Tripura Jackfruit GI<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Tripura which produces a major share of jackfruit in India is considered to be the home of jackfruit and it is the reservoir of many year-round producing genotypes of the fruit. Jackfruit has high demand in local markets and a substantial volume is exported to Bangladesh. The suitable tropical climate supports luxurious growth of jackfruits scattered all over the state from hilly tracts to plains around the year. The application was filed by the North Eastern Regional Agricultural Marketing Corporation Limited (NERAMAC) in December, 2018.<\/p>\n
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