{"id":50337,"date":"2019-05-29T18:38:56","date_gmt":"2019-05-29T13:08:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost\/one\/?p=50337"},"modified":"2025-06-23T12:49:48","modified_gmt":"2025-06-23T07:19:48","slug":"trademark-updates-chur-chur-naan-kim-kardashian-neymar-himachal-chulli","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bananaip.com\/intellepedia\/trademark-updates-chur-chur-naan-kim-kardashian-neymar-himachal-chulli\/","title":{"rendered":"Chur Chur Naan a Trademark?, Kim Kardashian Files Trademark for her Newborn, Neymar Scores Victory at EU General Court, Himachal Chulli Oil Gets GI Tag and Other News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Indian Trademark Statistics for May (Fourth Week), Chhota Bheem Merchandise by Toonz Retail, Chupa Chups Expands to Accessories, Chur Chur Naan a Trademark?, 15 Years and a Trademark that Stands Out and more, brought to you by the Trademark Attorneys at BananaIP (BIP) Counsels.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>TRADEMARK QUOTE OF THE WEEK<\/strong><\/h2>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;The true test of confusing similarity is in consumer perception of dissimilarities in the trademarks.&#8221;- Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala, BananaIP Counsels.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2><strong>INDIAN TRADEMARK STATISTICS<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>In the last week, the Indian Trademark Office has had a productive week. The total number of applications examined by trademark office has increased by fifty three percent (53%). Similarly, the total number of registrations granted has increased by twenty eight percent (28%).<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Weekly Indian Trademark Statistics<\/strong><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"267\"><strong>Particulars<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"181\"><strong>Last Week<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"226\"><strong>This Week<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"250\"><strong>Change in %<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"267\">Total Trademark Applications Examined by Trademark Office<\/td>\n<td width=\"181\">6411<\/td>\n<td width=\"226\">9782<\/td>\n<td width=\"250\">An increase of 53%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"267\">Total Applications Disposed through Show Cause Hearings<\/td>\n<td width=\"181\">4061<\/td>\n<td width=\"226\">4874<\/td>\n<td width=\"250\">An increase of 20%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"267\">Total Applications Published in the Trademark Journal<\/td>\n<td width=\"181\">5292<\/td>\n<td width=\"226\">6595<\/td>\n<td width=\"250\">An increase of 24%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"267\">Total Registrations Granted<\/td>\n<td width=\"181\">6856<\/td>\n<td width=\"226\">8778<\/td>\n<td width=\"250\">An increase of 28%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"267\">Total Hearing Notices Issued<\/td>\n<td width=\"181\">7136<\/td>\n<td width=\"226\">15381<\/td>\n<td width=\"250\">An increase of 115%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"267\">Total Renewals Notices Issued<\/td>\n<td width=\"181\">2511<\/td>\n<td width=\"226\">2504<\/td>\n<td width=\"250\">A decrease of .28%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><strong>Trademark Statistics by Office<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong><u>Total Number of New Applications Received from May 22<sup>nd<\/sup>, 2019 to May 29<sup>th<\/sup>, 2019<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<table width=\"100%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"10%\"><strong>Sr. No<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"19%\"><strong>Jurisdiction<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"18%\"><strong>New Applications<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"17%\"><strong>Examined<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"17%\"><strong>Published<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"17%\"><strong>Registered<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"10%\">1<\/td>\n<td width=\"19%\">AHMEDABAD<\/td>\n<td width=\"18%\">1009<\/td>\n<td width=\"17%\">529<\/td>\n<td width=\"17%\">640<\/td>\n<td width=\"17%\">1077<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"10%\">2<\/td>\n<td width=\"19%\">CHENNAI<\/td>\n<td width=\"18%\">1342<\/td>\n<td width=\"17%\">791<\/td>\n<td width=\"17%\">579<\/td>\n<td width=\"17%\">1615<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"10%\">3<\/td>\n<td width=\"19%\">DELHI<\/td>\n<td width=\"18%\">2932<\/td>\n<td width=\"17%\">1675<\/td>\n<td width=\"17%\">2491<\/td>\n<td width=\"17%\">3336<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"10%\">4<\/td>\n<td width=\"19%\">KOLKATA<\/td>\n<td width=\"18%\">437<\/td>\n<td width=\"17%\">266<\/td>\n<td width=\"17%\">317<\/td>\n<td width=\"17%\">584<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"10%\">5<\/td>\n<td width=\"19%\">MUMBAI<\/td>\n<td width=\"18%\">1936<\/td>\n<td width=\"17%\">1080<\/td>\n<td width=\"17%\">1323<\/td>\n<td width=\"17%\">1824<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"10%\"><strong>Total<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"19%\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"18%\"><strong>7656<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"17%\"><strong>4341<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"17%\"><strong>5350<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"17%\"><strong>8436<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><strong>Yearly Trademark Statistics<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong><u>Trademark Statistics from January 1<sup>st<\/sup>, 2019 to May 29<sup>th<\/sup>, 2019 <\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Total Number of Trademark Applications Filed \u2013 141101<\/li>\n<li>Total Number of Trademark Applications Examined \u2013 \u00a061446<\/li>\n<li>Total Number of Trademark Applications Published \u2013 119948<\/li>\n<li>Total Number of Trademark Applications Registered \u2013 119891<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>INDIAN TRADEMARK UPDATES<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>Amritsari Chur Chur Naan a Trademark?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Parveen Kumar Jain, a restaurant owner filed a suit seeking a permanent injunction against Rajan Seth &amp; Others for using the marks \u2018Chur Chur Naan\u2019 and \u2018Amritsari Chur Chur Naan\u2019 as their restaurant outlet name. Parveen Kumar claims that he has exclusive rights over the terms \u2018Chur Chur Naan\u2019 and \u2018Amritsari Chur Chur Naan\u2019 as he has obtained trademark registration over the same. Further, it is contended that latter\u2019s usage of trademarks \u2018PAHARGANJ KE MASHOOR CHUR CHUR NAAN\u2019 and \u2018AMRITSARI CHUR CHUR NAAN\u2019 is also infringing on Parveen Kumar\u2019s good will and reputation. Rajan Seth &amp; Others submitted that the term \u2018Chur Chur\u2019 is generic in nature meaning \u2018crushed\u2019 and it is a common usage among their trade and submitted a list in their defence that showcases various third parties using \u2018Chur Chur Naan\u2019 and \u2018Amritsari Chur Chur Naan\u2019 with various suffixes and prefixes. The Delhi High Court noted that there is no doubt that Parveen Kumar is the registered trademark holder, but, if registrations are wrongly granted or applied for with respect to completely generic expressions, the Court cannot ignore the generic nature of the marks and confer monopoly on the same in favour of any party.<br \/>\nThe Court therefore, passed an order stating that Rajan Seth &amp; Others are permitted to use the marks \u2018Chur Chur Naan\u2019 and \u2018Amritsari Chur Chur Naan\u2019, but they have to distinguish themselves from Parveen Kumar\u2019s outlet in order to avoid any consumer confusion. Therefore, the latter have agreed to change their trademarks to &#8216;PAHARGANJ SETH KE MASHOOR CHUR CHUR NAAN\u201f and &#8216;PAHARGANJ SETH KE MASHOOR AMRITSARI NAAN&#8217; within thirty days of the order.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>INTERNATIONAL TRADEMARK UPDATES<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>Kim Kardashian On The Go; Files New Trademark For Newborn<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Ever dreamt of filing your name as a trademark? Newly born Psalm, son of American reality TV star Kim Kardashian and singer Kanye West has beat you to it. Merely days after her fourth child was born, the TV star has filed applications with the USPTO to trademark his name, Psalm, under 16 classes. The mark has been filed for a wide range of products, including cosmetics, clothing, calendars, books, hair accessories, jewellery, and even baby products. This may make Psalm the youngest person to have a trademark for his name. Kim has also filed similar applications to trademark the names of her other three children earlier this year.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Neymar Scores Victory at EU General Court<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Brazilian star footballer, Neymar da Silva Santos Junior, recently obtained a favorable decision from the European Union General Court (EUGC), in a dispute surrounding a trademark application for his name \u2018NEYMAR\u2019. The former football captain had filed a cancellation application against the trademark, which was filed in 2012 by a Portuguese businessman Carlos Moreira. The EUGC while upholding the decision of the EUIPO, held that the trademark was filed in bad faith, as Moreira was well aware of Neymar\u2019s reputation, and had filed the application to cash out on his name and reputation. Moreira\u2019s trademark application, which was initially registered by the EUIPO in 2013 was finally cancelled by the EUGC, thereby allowing Neymar to regain the rights to his name.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>BRAND LICENSING UPDATES<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>Chupa Chups Expands to Accessories<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Chupa Chups, the Spanish confectionary manufacturer has collaborated with Korean handbag manufacturer Vinci, to develop a limited edition spring\/summer collection of fashion accessories. The licensing deal will see Vinci producing a line of canvas tote bags, bucket bags, and even clutches, which incorporates elements of both brands. Chupa Chups has undertaken similar ventures in the past, teaming up with H&amp;M, Primark, and Pimkie, to produce apparel featuring the Chupa Chups logo.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Chhota Bheem Merchandise by Toonz Retail<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>One of India\u2019s fast-growing kids retail chains, Toonz Retail has partnered with Green Gold Animation to sell exclusive merchandise of Chhota Bheem\u2019s Kung Fu Dhamaka movie. Toonz is also the official fashion partner of the movie. The merchandise line includes summer apparels such as t-shirts and shorts with colourful prints. The collection will be available pan India through their retail outlets.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATION UPDATES<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>Himachal Chulli Oil Gets GI Tag<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Chulli oil home to Himachal Pradesh has obtained GI registration recently. Chulli is a local variety of the wild Apricot fruit which is mainly grown in the districts of Shimla, Mandi, Kullu, Chamba, Sirmour, Kinnaur and Lahaul\u2010Spiti of Himachal Pradesh. The oil extracted from the kernels of the fruit is used for cooking and also is a base in many traditional relaxant formulations. The oil is also found to be very nutritive and is known to reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases. The Chulli oil can be used for both edible and pharmaceutical purposes. The GI Application was filed by M\/s. Kinnaur Chulli \u2010 Bhemi Oil Producers &amp; Processor Society facilitated by Himachal Pradesh Patent Information Centre in 2014.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>OTHER UPDATES<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>15 Years and a Trademark that Stands Out<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>On 28th May, 2019, BananaIP Counsels completed fifteen years of IP Services. The firm started out of IIMB&#8217;s entrepreneurship cell(NSRCEL) in 2004 as Brain League, and is today recognized as a leading IP firm in the country. The firm has accomplished much over the years, and you may read about some of its achievements <a href=\"https:\/about-us\/\">here<\/a><br \/>\nBananaIP has a thriving copyright and trademark practice, and has over the years helped numerous clients acquire trademark registrations, license\/merchandize their trademarks, and enforce trademark rights. The firm has several trademark filings of its own, and its arbitrary trademark &#8216;BananaIP&#8217; stands out among the IP fraternity. It is catchy, unforgettable, and is today a famous trademark among corporates and IP circles. Dr. Kalyan has written a note about why they chose the name, which may be accessed <a href=\"https:\/ip-news-center\/why-the-name-bananaip-why-not\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Author: BIP Trademark Attorneys<\/strong><br \/>\nLed by <a href=\"https:\/sanjeeth-hegde\/\">Sanjeeth Hegde<\/a>, BIP\u2019s Trademark Attorneys are among the leading experts in the field. They work on trademark filing, prosecution, management, licensing, franchising, merchandizing, litigation, and strategy for clients such as PEPS, Yash Raj Films, Dharma Productions, Essilor, Samsung and the IITs.<br \/>\nThe weekly trademark news initiative is a part of their pro bono work and is aimed at spreading trademark awareness. You are free to share the news with appropriate attribution and backlink to the source.<br \/>\nIf you have any questions, you may write to BIP\u2019s Trademark Attorneys\u00a0at <a href=\"mailto:contact@bananaip.com\">contact@bananaip.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This post analyses recent trademark news, including Indian registry statistics, the Chur Chur Naan dispute, and global updates such as Kim Kardashian\u2019s new filings and Neymar\u2019s EU court victory. 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