NFTs, Luxury & Infringement: What applies where?
NFTs or non-fungible tokens have been making headlines ever since the Indian government announced a 30% tax on all digital assets. So, what really is an…
Update in Agatha Christie’s Trademark Case – And Then There Were None
Delhi High court ruled in favour of Agatha Christie’s celebrated novel “And Then There Were None” Recently in the case of Agatha Christie Limited v….
Spotify wins trademark lawsuit against ‘Potify’ – a marijuana software company in the US
Both parties offer software, including mobile apps and related services, but they operate in different fields. Spotify focuses on music and other digital content, while…
Dabur India Limited v. Shree Baidyanath Ayurved Bhawan Pvt Ltd: The Fight For The Right Facts & Figures
Dabur India Limited (Plaintiff) filed a suit at the Calcutta High Court seeking a permanent injunction restraining Shree Baidyanath Ayurved Bhawan Pvt Ltd (Defendant) from…
Jeep or ‘Jeep’?
Jeeps were originally developed for use on Army bases with four-wheel drive that can handle rough terrain. A jeep is sometimes called a “light utility…
Have a ‘Good Day’?
Plaintiff (Britannia Industries Ltd) has a registered trademark “GOOD DAY” which has been in use since 1986 for biscuits and cookies. The wordmark /trademark registered…
CAN A CELEBRITY BE TRADEMARKED?
It is a known fact that celebrities have a great impact on the audience and therefore, the advertisement industry highly depends on collaborating with celebrities…
Band, Bajaa & ……copyright notice?
As we all know in India, weddings are just not the same without loud music and dance. In October 2021, there was a news report…
Ed Sheeran denies copyright claims during court trials of his hit track ‘Shape of You’
Ed Sheeran’s song “Shape of You” released on 6 January 2017, became a massive hit and gained widespread popularity all across the world. Recently, the…
Trademark on Kerosene
In 1854, Abraham Gesner got the term “kerosene” trademarked for his newly invented combustible hydrocarbon liquid. It is derived from the Greek word “kerns” which…