In the case of Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc. v. Registrar of Trade Marks & Anr., GHOSTBUSTERS encountered an unusual trademark rival outside the world of films, entertainment and…
Dr. Kalyan Kankanala · 17 Aug 2026
In the case of Honasa Consumer Ltd v. Visage Beauty and Health Care Pvt Ltd & Anr., a registered trademark that had remained on the Register for several…
Dr. Kalyan Kankanala · 13 Aug 2026
In the case of Bristol Bakery v. Grupo Bimbo S.A.B. de C.V., the fight was not merely about who used BIMBO first. It was also about who acted…
Dr. Kalyan Kankanala · 13 Jul 2026
BananaIP is hiring a Senior Trademark Associate for its Bengaluru office. The position is intended for professionals with at least 5 years of direct trademark experience who can…
Intellepedia · 26 Apr 2026
In the case of Tibbs Food Private Limited vs D Lite Frankies and Foods Private Limited, the petitioner sought removal of a trademark registered for “D Lite Frankies…
Gaurav Mishra · 6 Mar 2026
In the case of M/S Ads Agro Industries Pvt Ltd vs The Registrar of Trade Marks, a liquor company applied to register the mark TAJPURIYA for alcoholic beverages.…
Gaurav Mishra · 20 Feb 2026
How India’s courts and policymakers are grappling with deepfakes, celebrity personality rights, and the urgent need for a modern legal framework to regulate GenAI misuse.
Intellepedia · 12 Jan 2026
In the case of ITC Limited & Anr. vs Adyar Gate Hotels Limited, the court declined to restrain a former collaborator from using the restaurant brand ‘DAKSHIN’. Despite…
Dr. Kalyan Kankanala · 6 Jan 2026
Trademark Associate position at BananaIP Counsels in Bangalore with responsibility for trademark and copyright prosecution, oppositions, renewals and related advisory work. Open to candidates with hands-on IP experience…
Intellepedia · 1 Jan 2026
In the case of Edible Products (India) Limited vs Shalimar Chemical Works Private Limited, the Calcutta High Court considered whether the trade dress of coconut oil bottles—including shape,…
Dr. Kalyan Kankanala · 24 Dec 2025