{"id":52172,"date":"2019-08-07T23:48:57","date_gmt":"2019-08-07T18:18:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost\/one\/?p=52172"},"modified":"2025-06-25T15:19:06","modified_gmt":"2025-06-25T09:49:06","slug":"idhayam-trademark-battle-paypal-infringement-bata-franchise-india-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bananaip.com\/intellepedia\/idhayam-trademark-battle-paypal-infringement-bata-franchise-india-news\/","title":{"rendered":"Idhayam Trademark Battle, PayPal Files Infringement against Lenmo, Bata Aims to Launch 500 Franchise Stores in India and Other News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Indian Trademark Statistics for August (First Week), Kodaikanal Hill Garlic Gets GI Tag, Maurizio Collaborates with Filippo, Ola Expands Operations in Australia, Stan Lee Comes to Life: All American Licensing Partners with POW and more, brought to you by the Trademark Attorneys at BananaIP (BIP) Counsel.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>TRADEMARK QUOTE OF THE WEEK<\/strong><\/h2>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cThe investment you make into a brand makes its name worth it\u201d &#8211; Bernard Kelvin Clive<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2><strong>INDIAN TRADEMARK STATISTICS<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Last week, the Indian Trademark Office have had a mixed week. The total number of applications disposed through show cause hearings has increased by eleven percent (11%). Similarly, the total applications published in the trademark journal has increased by eleven percent (11%). However, there has been a decrease of twenty one percent (21%) in the total hearing notices issued.<\/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\">11197<\/td>\n<td width=\"226\">13354<\/td>\n<td width=\"250\">An increase of 19%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"267\">Total Applications Disposed through Show Cause Hearings<\/td>\n<td width=\"181\">5420<\/td>\n<td width=\"226\">6028<\/td>\n<td width=\"250\">An increase of 11%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"267\">Total Applications Published in the Trademark Journal<\/td>\n<td width=\"181\">8027<\/td>\n<td width=\"226\">8894<\/td>\n<td width=\"250\">An increase of 11%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"267\">Total Registrations Granted<\/td>\n<td width=\"181\">6836<\/td>\n<td width=\"226\">6684<\/td>\n<td width=\"250\">A decrease of 2%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"267\">Total Hearing Notices Issued<\/td>\n<td width=\"181\">7431<\/td>\n<td width=\"226\">5908<\/td>\n<td width=\"250\">A decrease of 21%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"267\">Total Renewals Notices Issued<\/td>\n<td width=\"181\">1766<\/td>\n<td width=\"226\">1985<\/td>\n<td width=\"250\">An increase of 12%<\/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 July 31<sup>st<\/sup>, 2019 to August 7<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%\">1036<\/td>\n<td width=\"17%\">931<\/td>\n<td width=\"17%\">1029<\/td>\n<td width=\"17%\">709<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"10%\">2<\/td>\n<td width=\"19%\">CHENNAI<\/td>\n<td width=\"18%\">1416<\/td>\n<td width=\"17%\">1167<\/td>\n<td width=\"17%\">1706<\/td>\n<td width=\"17%\">1538<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"10%\">3<\/td>\n<td width=\"19%\">DELHI<\/td>\n<td width=\"18%\">2962<\/td>\n<td width=\"17%\">2369<\/td>\n<td width=\"17%\">2736<\/td>\n<td width=\"17%\">1950<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"10%\">4<\/td>\n<td width=\"19%\">KOLKATA<\/td>\n<td width=\"18%\">521<\/td>\n<td width=\"17%\">431<\/td>\n<td width=\"17%\">412<\/td>\n<td width=\"17%\">227<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"10%\">5<\/td>\n<td width=\"19%\">MUMBAI<\/td>\n<td width=\"18%\">1759<\/td>\n<td width=\"17%\">1548<\/td>\n<td width=\"17%\">1888<\/td>\n<td width=\"17%\">1781<\/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>7694<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"17%\"><strong>6446<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"17%\"><strong>7771<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"17%\"><strong>6205<\/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 August 7<sup>th<\/sup>, 2019 <\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Total Number of Trademark Applications Filed \u2013 206683<\/li>\n<li>Total Number of Trademark Applications Examined \u2013 \u00a0100302<\/li>\n<li>Total Number of Trademark Applications Published \u2013 111700<\/li>\n<li>Total Number of Trademark Applications Registered \u2013 180887<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>INDIAN TRADEMARK UPDATES<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>Idhayam Trademark Battle<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>V.V.V. &amp; Sons Edible Oils Limited, the proprietors of Idhayam Oil filed a trademark infringement suit against a Chennai based Shivaraja Impex Company, for using the mark \u2018IDHAYAM\u2019 for sesame oil. V.V.V is said to have been using the brand name Idhayam for more than 2 decades and also exports to 49 countries worldwide. V.V.V came to know Shivaraja Impex was packing and selling sesame oil under the brand name \u2018IDHAYAM\u2019 and was exporting to the US and Canada. The Madras High Court arriving at the decision, noted that the label used by Shivaraja Impex for the product is an exact replica of V.V.V\u2019s product label, proving the dishonest intention Shivaraja Impex. The Court, therefore, passed an ex-parte decree of permanent injunction restraining Shivaraja Impex from using the trademark \u2018IDHAYAM\u2019 and a monetary compensation of INR 50,000 to be paid to V.V.V within 3 months from the date of order.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>INTERNATIONAL TRADEMARK UPDATES<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>Suite Victory for Hotel<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Claridge of Mayfair, a popular 5-star hotel based out of London, has won a trademark infringement suit against Claridge Candles, a candle manufacturing entity based in England, for infringing its registered trademark. The hotel had filed the suit against the candle manufacture in 2018, claiming that the use of the letter \u2018C\u2019 by Claridge Candles is an attempt to trade off its reputation and goodwill. Intellectual Property Enterprise Court (IPEC), while ruling in favour of the hotel, has stated that the Claridge Candles have infringed the trademark and have knowingly traded on Claridge\u2019s reputation for \u2018luxury, glamour, elegance, and exclusivity\u2019.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>PayPal Files Infringement against Lenmo<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>PayPal Holdings, Inc, the American online payments system provider, has filed a suit against Lenmo, a peer to peer lending platform, for trademark dilution and false designation of origin. Venmo, a Paypal company, has claimed that the use of a similar name by Lenmo is likely to cause consumer confusion and is an attempt to trade on its brand\u2019s reputation. Paypal is seeking damages as well have Lenmo cease its use of the mark.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>BRAND LICENSING UPDATES<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>Maurizio Collaborates with Filippo<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Maurizio Distefano Licensing (MDL), the leading Italian licensing agent, has announcing a new Filippo Laterza collection based on the new Angry Bird movie, after having procured the worldwide rights for Italian fashion designer Filippo Laterza. The collection will include gowns, skirts and dresses based on the popular game Angry Bird character\u2019s Red, Chuck, Bomb and others. MDL is Filippo Laterza\u2019s licensing partner for apparel and accessories.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Stan Lee Comes to life: All American Licensing Partners with POW<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>All-American Licensing &amp; Management Group, LLC (AAL), a licensing and management company, has collaborated with Stan Lee\u2019s POW! Entertainment, Inc, to develop products based on Stan Lee, the founder and creator of Marvel Comics. The products will include his name and likeness, signature, famous catchphrases and trademarks, such as \u201cExcelsior!\u201d<\/p>\n<h2><strong>FRANCHISING UPDATES<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>Bata Aims to Launch 500 Franchise Stores in India<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The footwear major, Bata India is considering the launch of 500 franchise stores in India over the next five years. Bata India currently has 150 franchise stores and is now opening outlets in smaller towns. Further, Bata India currently has seven entirely women-run stores and women make up 22% of the work force in their top 500 stores.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATION UPDATES<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>Kodaikanal Hill Garlic Gets GI Tag<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Geographical Indications Registry has granted the GI tag to Kodaikanal Hill garlic (Kodaikanal Malali Poondu) from the Kodaikanal hills of Dindigul district. It is known for its medicinal and preservative properties and has an extended storage life period of 8 to 11 months unlike other garlic varieties. This is because the cloves of the garlic do not get separated for months. The uniqueness of the product lies in the soil, misty condition and the hill altitude. This variety of garlic is also said to have a very strong odour and pungent taste. The Application was filed in June, 2018 by Department of Biotechnology, Mother Teresa Women\u2019s University and Tamil Nadu State Council for Science and Technology.<br \/>\n<strong>Authored and compiled by Shreya Chaddha &amp; Uma T.S<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>About BIP\u2019s Trademark Attorneys<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>The Trademark News Bulletin is brought to you by the Trademark\/Copyright, IP Transactional Strategy Divisions of BananaIP Counsels, a Top IP Firm in India. Led by\u00a0<\/em><a href=\"https:\/sanjeeth-hegde\/\"><em>Sanjeeth Hegde<\/em><\/a><em>, BIP\u2019s Trademark Attorneys are among the leading experts in the field. If you have any questions, or need any clarifications, please write to\u00a0<\/em><a href=\"mailto:contact@bananaip.com\"><em>contact@bananaip.com<\/em><\/a><em>\u00a0with the subject: Trademark News.<\/em><br \/>\n<em>The 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.<\/em><br \/>\n<strong><em>Disclaimer:<\/em><\/strong><em>\u00a0Kindly note that the news bulletin has been put together from different sources, primary and secondary, and BananaIP\u2019s reporters may not have verified all the news published in the bulletin. You may write to\u00a0<\/em><a href=\"mailto:contact@bananaip.com\"><em>contact@bananaip.com<\/em><\/a><em>\u00a0for corrections and take down<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This edition highlights significant trademark infringement cases, GI tag achievements, and brand licensing deals in India and abroad. 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