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Trademark Value - NYKAA, A to Z, Social, and Burger King Trademark Injunctions

Trademark Value: NYKAA, A to Z, Social, and Burger King Trademark Injunctions

In this post, we bring to you 4 trademark cases where injunctions were granted in favour of trademark owners. The cases relate to popular brands such as Nykaa, Social, A to Z, and Burger King. Nykaa Vs. Oykaa for Cosmetics: Delhi High Court grants exparte injunction restraining Oykaa. In a case involving the trademarks Nykaa and Oykaa for cosmetics, healthcare, personal care, and wellness products, the Delhi High Court granted an exparte injunction restraining the use of Oykaa. The Court stated…

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Noteworthy trademark decisions India

Trademarks In The Courtroom: Noteworthy Decisions From India Part – 3

BananaIP Counsels presents Part-3 of "Trademarks in the Courtroom: Noteworthy Decisions from India," continuing our exploration of significant trademark judgments. This edition succinctly examines recent court decisions that shape India's trademark landscape. Letters Patent Inter-Court Appeal is permitted in trademark rectification petitions, says Delhi High Court. In a case involving the trademarks, PhonePe and PostPe, and variations of Pe, the Delhi High Court stated that Inter-Court appeals under clause 10 of the Letters Patents are available with respect to dismissal of…

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Unlock the Power of Branding: A Discussion on Trademark Registration for MSMEs and Start-Ups

Unlock the Power of Branding: A Discussion on Trademark Registration for MSMEs and Start-Ups

Learn how to unlock the power of branding with our exclusive discusssion on Trademark Registration for MSMEs and Start-Ups. Join senior partner Sanjeeth Hegde from BananaIP Counsels at our head office in Bangalore on February 17th, 2023, and gain insight into brand building dynamics, the importance of trademarks, and how to get one. This event is catered to key decision makers in FMCG, IT, Electronics, Electrical, Telecom, and Mechanical industries and there are limited seats available – register now! Continue…

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Provisional Patent Application Vs. Complete Patent Application

Provisional Patent Application Vs. Complete Patent Application

Whether you’re a first time inventor or have filed patents before, the patent process can feel overwhelming. There are many details to keep track of, including which type of patent application you should file and what information it needs to contain. Read more Continue Reading Provisional Patent Application Vs. Complete Patent Application

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5 Reasons to Protect Your Trademark

5 Reasons to Protect Your Trademark

A trademark is your brand’s first line of defense. Without the legal protections of a registered trademark, your competitors could use your business name and logo to sell their own products. This is why registering your company’s trademarks is so important. Trademarks help you protect your brand, driving customers back to you instead of someone else. Trademarks can be tricky to understand, especially for new business owners. Here are five reasons why you should protect your trademark as soon as…

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Trademark Infringement

Trade Mark Recap 2017 – Interesting Trade Mark Quotes

  As the first month of this new year is coming to an end, let us have a peek into the interesting Trade Mark Quotes of 2017: A brand is nothing but an expression of consumer’s loyalty and trust. – Phil Dusenberry A brand is simply trust – Steve Jobs Trade licensing almost inevitably becomes a tool in the hands of a special producer group to maintain a monopoly position at the expense of the rest of the public. There…

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