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Weekly Trademark News - BananaIP Counsels

Iron Maiden Trademark Suit, Rick and Morty Extensive Merchandize Line, Global Hotel Chain Enters Trademark Settlement, Himachali Kala Zeera Gets GI Tag and Other News

Indian Trademark Statistics for June (First Week), Bangarang Collaborates with Muhammad Ali Brand, Accor Hotels Enter Trademark Settlement, Counterfeit Brand Loses Registered Trademarks in China and more, brought to you by the Trademark Attorneys at BananaIP (BIP) Counsels. TRADEMARK QUOTE OF THE WEEK "eCommerce portals are flooded with counterfeits, and if Marketplaces respond appropriately to even half the genuine take down notices, online trademark counterfeiting can be brought down significantly." - Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala, BananaIP Counsels. INDIAN TRADEMARK STATISTICS Last week,…

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Weekly Trademark News - BananaIP Counsels

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

  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. TRADEMARK QUOTE OF THE WEEK "The true test of confusing similarity is in consumer perception of dissimilarities in the trademarks."- Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala, BananaIP Counsels. INDIAN TRADEMARK STATISTICS In the last week, the Indian Trademark Office has…

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Weekly Trademark News - BananaIP Counsels

Adidas’ Three Strips Enforces Trademark, Virat Kohli Into Fragrances, Taco Bell’s Aggressive Expansion in India, Lahaul Socks and Gloves Filed for GI and Other News

  Indian Trademark Statistics for May (Third Week), Taco Bell’s Aggressive Expansion, Royal Enfield Files for a New Product,  ZARA is not for Safari, Adidas’ Three Strips Enforces Trademark and more, brought to you by the Trademark Attorneys at BananaIP (BIP) Counsels. TRADEMARK QUOTE OF THE WEEK Define what your brand stand for, its core values and tone of voice, and then communicate consistently in those terms – Simon Mainwaring INDIAN TRADEMARK STATISTICS In the last week, the Indian Trademark Office has had…

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Weekly Trademark News - BananaIP Counsels

King of Mangoes Fight GI Battle, Karbonn Mobile to Re-launch Sansui in India, Bata Defeats its Infringer, and Other News

  Indian Trademark Statistics for May (Second Week), Guns N’ Roses’ Trademark Battle with a Brewery, Karbonn Mobile to Re-launch Sansui in India, Reliance Acquires Toy Retailer Hamley’s and more, brought to you by the Trademark Attorneys at BananaIP (BIP) Counsels. TRADEMARK QUOTE OF THE WEEK Brand is the promise, the big idea, the expectations that reside in each customer’s mind about a product, service or company. Branding is about making an emotional connection – Alina Wheeler INDIAN TRADEMARK STATISTICS In the last…

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Weekly Trademark News - BananaIP Counsels

Raymond Defeats its Infringer, Amazon Sued by a Horse Racing Commentator, Penfolds Stops Counterfeit Wine, Goan Coconut Vinegar Filed for GI and Other News

  Indian Trademark Statistics for May (First Week), Penfolds Stops Counterfeit Wine, Celebrity Styled Collection in Myntra & Jabong, New Kick for Ronaldo, Goan Coconut Vinegar Filed for GI and more, brought to you by the Trademark Attorneys at BananaIP (BIP) Counsels. TRADEMARK QUOTE OF THE WEEK “Define what your brand stands for, its core values and tons of voice, and then communicate consistently in those terms” –Simon Mainwaring INDIAN TRADEMARK STATISTICS In the last week, the Indian Trademark Office has increased its…

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India Today Defeats its Domain Infringer, National IP Award 2019, Avengers: End Game Merchandize Collection, Mau Saree Filed for GI and Other News

Indian Trademark Statistics for April (Fourth Week), ‘SOTY2 x Koovs’ Collection, Nike Files New Trademark, 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 among consumers, which a company creates by sending out a clear, consistent message over a period of years until it achieves a critical mass of marketing" – Phil Knight INDIAN TRADEMARK STATISTICS In the last week, the Indian Trademark…

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PVR Cuts Ties with Justdial, Save the Planet T-shirts by Hard Rock, Jeeraphool Rice GI and Other News

Indian Trademark Statistics for April (Third Week), Apple Loses Battle for One More Thing, Save the Planet T-shirts, Abby Viral Launches Official Merchanise 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 the brand" –Howard Schultz INDIAN TRADEMARK STATISTICS In the last week, the Indian Trademark…

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Five Varieties of Indian Coffee Gets GI, Chanel Defends Coco, Surf Excel Trade Dress Infringement, IP Innovation Gallery, and Other News

Indian Trademark Statistics for April (Third Week), Bieber Beauty Trademark, Trade Dress Infringement over Surf Excel, Endangered Species Footwear Collection and more, brought to you by the Trademark Attorneys at BananaIP (BIP) Counsels. TRADEMARK QUOTE OF THE WEEK "Define what your brand stands for, its core values and tone of voice, and then communicate consistently in those terms" –Simon Mainwaring INDIAN TRADEMARK STATISTICS In the last week, the Indian Trademark Office has been slow in its day to day activities. The total…

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Bata’s Coca Cola Flavoured Tennis Shoes, Time Inc Wins Trademark Infringement, Ariana Grande Files Trademark, Khandamal Haladi Gets GI, and Other News

Indian Trademark Statistics for April (Second Week), Stella McCartney Wins Trademark Battle for Fur Free Fur, Bata’s Coca Cola Flavoured Tennis Shoes, Cartoon Network Inspired Apparel Collection Launched and more, brought to you by the Trademark Attorneys at BananaIP (BIP) Counsels. TRADEMARK QUOTE OF THE WEEK “A great trademark is appropriate, dynamic, distinctive, memorable and unique” – Primo Angeli INDIAN TRADEMARK STATISTICS In the last week, the Indian Trademark Office has picked up its pace. The total number of applications examined has…

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Weekly Trademark News - BananaIP Counsels

Trademark Win for MakeMyTrip, Forget Winter, GOT Themed Makeup Collection is Coming Soon, Warner Bros Runs Out of Harry Potter Magic and Other News

Indian Trademark Statistics for March (Fourth Week), Apple Loses Trademark Case to Swatch, Rajasthan Royals Launches Athleisure Line, Trademark Win for MakeMyTrip, Tamil Nadu’s Thirubuvanam Silk Saree Gets GI and more, brought to you by the Trademark Attorneys at BananaIP (BIP) Counsels. TRADEMARK QUOTE OF THE WEEK "Humans are genetically hardwired to notice differences and differences are often what attract people to your brand in the first place" – Denise Lee Yohn INDIAN TRADEMARK STATISTICS In the last week, we have seen…

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