{"id":52329,"date":"2019-08-21T22:44:00","date_gmt":"2019-08-21T17:14:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost\/one\/?p=52329"},"modified":"2025-06-25T16:51:50","modified_gmt":"2025-06-25T11:21:50","slug":"vistara-airlines-trademark-counterfeit-tirur-betel-leaf-gi-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bananaip.com\/intellepedia\/vistara-airlines-trademark-counterfeit-tirur-betel-leaf-gi-news\/","title":{"rendered":"Vistara Airlines Wins a Counterfeit Battle, Tirur Betel Leaf Gets GI Tag and Other News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Indian Trademark Statistics for August (Second Week), Guns N\u2019 Roses Settlement, Superdry Plans Expansion in India, Sonata\u2019s Range of Mission Mangal Watches Hit the Market, Oracle\u2019s Trademark Battle, 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>\u201cA brand is the set of expectations, memories, stories and relationships that, taken together, account for a consumer&#8217;s decision to choose one product or service over another.\u201d \u2013 Seth Godin<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2><strong>INDIAN TRADEMARK STATISTICS<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Last week, the Indian Trademark Office has had a slow week. The total number of applications published in the trademark journal have decreased by eighteen percent (18%). Similarly, the total hearing notices issued have decreased by thirty percent (30%), with an increase of only one percent (1%) in the total number of registrations granted.<\/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\">10170<\/td>\n<td width=\"226\">8444<\/td>\n<td width=\"250\">A decrease of 17%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"267\">Total Applications Disposed through Show Cause Hearings<\/td>\n<td width=\"181\">4406<\/td>\n<td width=\"226\">3814<\/td>\n<td width=\"250\">A decrease of 13%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"267\">Total Applications Published in the Trademark Journal<\/td>\n<td width=\"181\">10931<\/td>\n<td width=\"226\">8922<\/td>\n<td width=\"250\">A decrease of 18%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"267\">Total Registrations Granted<\/td>\n<td width=\"181\">6774<\/td>\n<td width=\"226\">6869<\/td>\n<td width=\"250\">An increase of 1%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"267\">Total Hearing Notices Issued<\/td>\n<td width=\"181\">6527<\/td>\n<td width=\"226\">4577<\/td>\n<td width=\"250\">A decrease of 30%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"267\">Total Renewals Notices Issued<\/td>\n<td width=\"181\">2463<\/td>\n<td width=\"226\">2311<\/td>\n<td width=\"250\">A decrease of 6%<\/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 August 14<sup>th<\/sup>, 2019 to August 21<sup>st<\/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%\">726<\/td>\n<td width=\"17%\">522<\/td>\n<td width=\"17%\">846<\/td>\n<td width=\"17%\">735<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"10%\">2<\/td>\n<td width=\"19%\">CHENNAI<\/td>\n<td width=\"18%\">1124<\/td>\n<td width=\"17%\">779<\/td>\n<td width=\"17%\">1874<\/td>\n<td width=\"17%\">1765<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"10%\">3<\/td>\n<td width=\"19%\">DELHI<\/td>\n<td width=\"18%\">1950<\/td>\n<td width=\"17%\">1514<\/td>\n<td width=\"17%\">3015<\/td>\n<td width=\"17%\">1999<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"10%\">4<\/td>\n<td width=\"19%\">KOLKATA<\/td>\n<td width=\"18%\">369<\/td>\n<td width=\"17%\">237<\/td>\n<td width=\"17%\">334<\/td>\n<td width=\"17%\">291<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"10%\">5<\/td>\n<td width=\"19%\">MUMBAI<\/td>\n<td width=\"18%\">1265<\/td>\n<td width=\"17%\">1041<\/td>\n<td width=\"17%\">2025<\/td>\n<td width=\"17%\">1742<\/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>5434<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"17%\"><strong>4093<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"17%\"><strong>8094<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"17%\"><strong>6532<\/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 21<sup>st<\/sup>, 2019 <\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Total Number of Trademark Applications Filed \u2013 216955<\/li>\n<li>Total Number of Trademark Applications Examined \u2013 \u00a0107323<\/li>\n<li>Total Number of Trademark Applications Published \u2013 116407<\/li>\n<li>Total Number of Trademark Applications Registered \u2013 192721<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>INDIAN TRADEMARK UPDATES<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>VISTARA Trademark Battle<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Tata SIA Airlines Limited, a joint venture of Tata Sons Pvt Ltd and Singapore Airlines Limited, is the owner of VISTARA airlines since 2014. The use of the mark VISTARA as a part of the airline services includes usage on various merchandise, uniforms, name tags, badges and other accessories which are worn by airline staff. The mark VISTARA is also registered in India, Singapore, and various other countries. In February 2019, Tata SIA came to know that the Pilot18 Aviation Book Store is selling products such as badges, name tags, mugs, baggage tags, etc. bearing the mark VISTARA and logo on their website <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pilot18.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.pilot18.com<\/a>. In conducting further investigation, it was revealed that Pilot18 also claims to be supplying VISTARA branded aviation products to Vistara Airlines. During the trial, Pilot18 argued that they have never used or sold any products bearing the VISTARA mark or logo. In furtherance to this, a local commissioner was appointed to visit Pilot18\u2019s premises where more than 300 products were uncovered bearing the mark VISTARA. During the inspection it was also uncovered that Pilot18 were selling products of other airlines including Jet Airways, SpiceJet and Air India. After hearing the arguments and inspecting the seized products, the High Court of New Delhi found that Pilot18 is not only liable to be permanently injuncted from using the mark VISTARA but also liable for perjury. The Court, therefore, passed a permanent injunction restraining Pilot18 from using the trademark VISTARA and also directed them to pay Rs. 2 lakhs to Tata SIA. The Court, on the next date of hearing, shall consider if any further action is to be taken in view of the false plea made by Pilot18.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>INTERNATIONAL TRADEMARK UPDATES<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>Oracle Battles for its Name<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Oracle, the US based tech giant, has filed a trademark infringement suit against CryptoOracle, a New York based cryptocurrency startup, for the use of its registered trademark. Oracle while filing the suit in California\u2019s Northern District, has accused the startup of trademark dilution as well as cybersquatting. Earlier, Oracle had tried to settle the matter amicably by sending a cease and desist notice, which was met with resistance by CryptoOracle. Oracle is seeking an injunction against CryptoOracle for the use of the name along with monetary damages.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>American Rock Band Settles Trademark Dispute<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The American rock band Guns N\u2019 Roses (GNR) has recently settled a lawsuit against US based Oskar Blues Brewery for trademark infringement. GNR had filed a trademark infringement case against the brewery for selling beer as well as merchandise under its name without obtaining the due authorization. However, the details of the settlement have not been made public.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>BRAND LICENSING UPDATES<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>Sonata Unveils Mission Mangal Range<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Sonata, the largest selling watch brand in India, has unveiled its latest collection of watches inspired by the movie Mission Mangal. Sonata has collaborated with the just released film to launch a set of ten women\u2019s watches based on the five lead female characters of the movie. The collection will be available in all Titan stores and range from INR 1199 to INR 1849.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Rolling Stones Collaborates With NFL<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The legendary rock band Rolling Stones in a bid to keep its merchandising empire rolling has partnered with the US National Football League (NFL) for selling T-shirts and jerseys. Bravado, the Stones\u2019 exclusive brand management company, has signed a short term deal with the NFL to sell co-branded apparel which shall carry the marks and colours of the team. The apparel will be available at retail stands in the stadium as well as the band\u2019s official website.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>FRANCHISING UPDATES<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>Superdry Plans to Expand Business in India<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>British fashion clothing brand, Superdry is planning to expand its presence in India by adding 30 more stores over the next three years. Superdry ventured into India in 2012 through a franchise partnership with Reliance Brands Ltd, part of Reliance Industries. It currently has 35 stores in India and also has an online presence across multiple e-commerce sellers, including Myntra and Ajio.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATION UPDATES<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>Tirur Betel Leaf Gets GI Tag<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Geographical Indications Registry has granted the GI tag to Tirur Betel Leaf from Kerala which has various medicinal properties and high content of chlorophyll, protein and antioxidant capacity. The betel leaf from the betel vine is mainly cultivated in Tirur, Tanur, Tirurangadi, Kuttipuram, Malappuram and Vengara block panchayaths of Malappuram in Kerala. Even though it is commonly used for making pan masala for chewing, it is valued for its mild stimulant, digestive and medicinal properties. The Application was filed in 2018 by Tirur Vettila Ulpadaka Sangam facilitated by IPR Cell, Kerala Agricultural University.<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 week\u2019s update reviews Vistara\u2019s victory in a counterfeit case, the GI tag for Tirur Betel Leaf, and key trademark legal developments. 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