Category: Trademark

David vs. Goliath: Small Business Trademark Disputes with Big Corporations

14th January, 2025 - 11:31 am Categories: Trademark

When David confronts Goliath, the first thing that comes to mind, of course, is the victory by a lesser-known figure over a behemoth rival. It happens all too often in trademark perspective-improving worlds: the smaller corporation taking on the larger one over the identity of a brand itself. These disputes are not merely legal battles; … Continue reading David vs. Goliath: Small Business Trademark Disputes with Big Corporations

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From Pixels to Protections: Understanding Gaming Trademarks

9th January, 2025 - 7:09 am Categories: Trademark

Abstract The gaming industry is one of the world’s fastest growing industries, crossing from being the source of entertainment turning into a lucrative enterprise with diversified revenue streams. Since digital gaming emerges into the new horizons, there develops a need to protect the gaming assets or the intellectual property related to these games, mainly through … Continue reading From Pixels to Protections: Understanding Gaming Trademarks

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Rahul Mishra & Anr. Vs. John Doe & Anr High Court Of Delhi | Cs(Comm) 1194/2024

8th January, 2025 - 9:37 am Categories: Trademark

The case at hand dates back to December 2024, wherein the High Court of Delhi passed “a John Doe order” in favour of world-famous Indian designer Rahul Mishra. Senior Counsel Mr. J. Sai Deepak represented the Plaintiffs on behalf of Khurana & Khurana. Rahul Mishra (Plaintiff No. 1) is one of the celebrated designers based … Continue reading Rahul Mishra & Anr. Vs. John Doe & Anr High Court Of Delhi | Cs(Comm) 1194/2024

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Navigating Trademark Infringement: Challenges and Losses Faced By Companies In Developing Markets

3rd January, 2025 - 6:45 am Categories: Trademark Trademark Infringement

INTRODUCTION Logos, names, or a combination of both are used to create a new design commonly known as trademarks in legal language. These marks signify a product’s originality, connect the consumer with the product emotionally, and guarantee a high standard of quality while purchasing. Trademarks are used to identify the product or to give the … Continue reading Navigating Trademark Infringement: Challenges and Losses Faced By Companies In Developing Markets

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Influence of Social Media on Trademark Protection

27th December, 2024 - 9:54 am Categories: Trademark

INTRODUCTION Trademarks and their role on social media Trademarks make people recognise the makers and owners of a brand. Trademarks are now used in stories and connected with consumers. For instance, a brand emblem or tagline isn’t merely a mark itself; it can be a representation of actual life or values or sensations attached to … Continue reading Influence of Social Media on Trademark Protection

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Trademark Wars: The Case of Burger King vs. Burger King and the Territorial Intricacies of Trademark Law in India

29th November, 2024 - 9:42 am Categories: Trademark

INTRODUCTION Trademarks are not simply the owner’s commercial signature, but are “a silent salesman” through which direct contact between the owner of the mark and the consumers are made and can be sustained. In the old-style trade mark system of valuation, the value of the trade mark was judged in terms of its efficacy as … Continue reading Trademark Wars: The Case of Burger King vs. Burger King and the Territorial Intricacies of Trademark Law in India

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Trademark Protection in the Pharmaceutical Industry: Insights from Mankind Pharma Limited V. Sanshiv Health Tech Private Limited

22nd November, 2024 - 9:41 am Categories: Trademark

A main part of global healthcare system is the pharmaceutical industry, which calls for great procession in protecting intellectual property. By identifying one product from another, trademarks in this industry serve to both protect consumers and represent a company’s brand. The Delhi High Court’s ruling in Mankind Pharma Limited v. Sanshiv Health Tech Private Limited … Continue reading Trademark Protection in the Pharmaceutical Industry: Insights from Mankind Pharma Limited V. Sanshiv Health Tech Private Limited

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Separating Trademark Infringement and Passing off

14th November, 2024 - 9:20 am Categories: Trademark

Introduction Brands in today’s environment are no longer just slogans, they are encompassing identity that represents quality, reputation, and trustworthiness. Any brand company must be very keen in protecting these brands. Two key areas of the Intellectual Property law, that of trademark infringement and passing off, are involved in this protection. Although these two terms … Continue reading Separating Trademark Infringement and Passing off

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Sipping on Legalities: Decoding the 2023 Madhya Pradesh High Court judgment in the Blenders Pride vs. London Pride Trademark Saga

17th October, 2024 - 9:45 am Categories: Trademark Trademark Infringement

INTRODUCTION Brand management and marketing are ever-evolving industries, which means there are bound to be challenges in the use of trademark elements, which turns into litigation battles. One such case that draws the attention of many is the matter of Pernod Ricard India Private Limited and Ors. Vs. Karanveer Singh Chhabra, more commonly known as … Continue reading Sipping on Legalities: Decoding the 2023 Madhya Pradesh High Court judgment in the Blenders Pride vs. London Pride Trademark Saga

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The Analysis of Quasi-Judicial Functions and Appointments in India’s Patent and Trademark Offices

16th October, 2024 - 6:34 am Categories: Patents Trademark

Introduction India’s Intellectual Property (IP) ecosystem faced many challenges in recent times because of technological advancements, new forms of inventions etc., one of the major challenges is the appointment of the employees in the Patent and Trademark Offices. These appointments are critical, as they affect the final grant of the intellectual property rights. The Indian … Continue reading The Analysis of Quasi-Judicial Functions and Appointments in India’s Patent and Trademark Offices

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