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Samsung Crypto Wallet Trademark, McDonald’s Bows Down to Supermac’s, Hindware Trademark Victory and other news

  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. TRADEMARK QUOTE OF THE WEEK “A 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”-Phil Knight INDIAN…
January 16, 2019 Intellectual Property, Trademarks 0Comment 4461Views 0Like
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IPAB Rules BSA Well-Known, Cartier’s Battle for Love, Tirur Betel Leaf GI and other news

Indian Trademark Statistics for January (First Week), 3D Cutemoji by Huawei, American Airlines & Expedia Settle, Cartoon Network Merch, brought to you by the Trademark Attorneys at BananaIP (BIP) Counsels. TRADEMARK QUOTE OF THE WEEK “People do not buy Goods and Services. They buy relations, stories and magic”- Seth Godin INDIAN TRADEMARK STATISTICS The Indian Trademark Office has had a mixed week in the past week. The total number of applications examined by trademark office has increased by thirty three percent…
January 9, 2019 Industrial Designs, Intellectual Property, IP Commercialization/Licensing, Trademarks 0Comment 615Views 0Like
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This image depicts evolution form apes to human beings. This post describes the history and evolution of the trademark system. Click on the image to read the full post.

History and Evolution of the Trademark System

  First Publication Date: 7th January 2011   History of (trade)marks Dating back to those barbarian times where majority of people could not read or write is when symbols became a logical method of letting people know, what belonged to whom? The earliest marks were that of marking of animals, so a farmer, rancher or lord could distinguish what animals belonged to whom. As commerce developed, marks began to serve a number of purposes. ‘Potters mark’ of Greek and Roman times appeared…
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Simmba Trademark License, Funfine Defeats Freefun, Rajinikanth New Trademarks, Jacket Design as a Trademark, and other news

Recent Indian Trademark Statistics, The Girl Scout vs. The Boy Scout, New Trademarks by Rajinikanth, Simmba Movie Trademark License, Pethapur Blocks Obtains GI Registration and more, brought to you by the Trademark Attorneys at BananaIP (BIP) Counsels. TRADEMARK QUOTE OF THE WEEK “A brand is a promise. A good brand is a promise kept”-Muhtar Kent INDIAN TRADEMARK STATISTICS The Indian Trademark Office has picked up its pace with the upcoming year. The total number of applications published in the Trademark Journal…
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MakeMyTrip Sues for Infringement, Taiwan Beverage in India, The Bitter Beer Smell of Darts and other news

  Indian Trademark Statistics for December (Fourth Week) 2018, GOT Merchandize by Masaba, Fight for the Fallen Trademark, MakeMyTrip Sues for Infringement, Assam’s Rice Wine to be applied for GI Registration and more, brought to you by the Trademark Attorneys at BananaIP (BIP) Counsels. TRADEMARK QUOTE OF THE WEEK “Every advertisement should be thought of as a contribution to the complex symbol which is brand image”- David Ogilvy INDIAN TRADEMARK STATISTICS The Indian Trademark Office has had a slow week. The total…
December 26, 2018 Intellectual Property, Trademarks 0Comment 673Views 0Like
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Nike’s Win, Oyo to Expand to UK, Oxford University in Trademark Dilemma, and other news

Indian Trademark Statistics for December (Third Week) 2018, Hakuna Matata is Disney’s?, Playboy for Your Feet, Oyo Rooms to Expand to UK, Bihar’s Silao Khaja Obtains GI Registration and more, brought to you by the Trademark Attorneys at BananaIP (BIP) Counsels. TRADEMARK QUOTE OF THE WEEK “The future of branding is marketing with people, not at them” - John Morgan INDIAN TRADEMARK STATISTICS The Indian Trademark Office has had a slow week. The total number of the show cause hearings issued…
December 19, 2018 Intellectual Property, Trademarks 0Comment 611Views 0Like
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Snapdeal Launches ‘Brand Shield’, Virat Kohli Enters Fragrance Segment, Apple Music for Business, and other news.

Indian Trademark Statistics for December (Second Week) 2018, Starbucks to Defend its Products, Rock the Bells in Legal Trouble, Restaurant Chain Barcelos to Expand in India, Passion Fruit GI and more, brought to you by the Trademark Attorneys at BananaIP (BIP) Counsels. TRADEMARK QUOTE OF THE WEEK “Branding is not just about being seen as better than the competition. It's about being seen as the only solution to your audience's problem”- John Morgan INDIAN TRADEMARK STATISTICS The Indian Trademark Office has…
December 12, 2018 Intellectual Property, Trademarks 0Comment 1004Views 0Like
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Lord Ganesha for Beer? The Roald Dahl Animated Series on Netflix, Yellow Belly Beer in Trouble, and other news

  Indian Trademark Statistics for December (First Week) 2018, HBO Sound Trademark, Chhota Bheem Fights Counterfeiters, Lord Ganesha for Beer? Erode Turmeric GI Accepted and more, brought to you by the Trademark Attorneys at BananaIP (BIP) Counsels. TRADEMARK QUOTE OF THE WEEK “Mass advertising can help build brands, but authenticity is what makes them last. If people believe they share values with a company, they will stay loyal to a brand” -Howard Schultz INDIAN TRADEMARK STATISTICS In the last week, the Indian Trademark Office…
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Aaj Tak Wins Trademark Battle, Trademark Infringement over a Candle, Discover Brand in India and other news.

Indian Trademark Statistics for November (Fourth Week) 2018, Discovery Brand Now in India, LG Electronics Files Trademarks for Foldable Phones, Aaj Tak Wins a Trademark Battle, Surname Trademark Infringement, and more, brought to you by the Trademark Attorneys at BananaIP (BIP) Counsels. TRADEMARK QUOTE OF THE WEEK “Every advertisement should be thought of as a contribution to the complex symbol whichis the brand image”– Walter Landor INDIAN TRADEMARK STATISTICS The Indian Trademark Office have had a mixed week with respect to…
November 28, 2018 Intellectual Property, Trademarks 0Comment 958Views 0Like
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The Weeknd Being Sued Over “Starboy”, Patanjali to Launch Apparels, Sojat Mehndi Filed for GI and other news

Indian Trademark Statistics for November (Third Week) 2018, Burberry Stops Infringement, Patanjali to Launch Apparels, Jimmi Choo Defends His Name and more, brought to you by the Trademark Attorneys at BananaIP (BIP) Counsels. TRADEMARK QUOTE OF THE WEEK “Products are made in the factory, but brands are created in the mind”– Walter Landor INDIAN TRADEMARK STATISTICS The Indian Trademark Office has picked up its pace in the last week. The total number of the applications disposed through show cause hearings has…
November 21, 2018 Geographical Indications (GI), Intellectual Property, IP Commercialization/Licensing, Trademarks 0Comment 587Views 0Like
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