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…
Colour me yellow! Trademark on Colours
The trademark, copyright, and patent are the three most popular applications under the umbrella of intellectual property law. Trademarks are used to protect anything which…
Fluid Trademarks- A New Variation Trend In Digital Era
In this diverse, growing and competitive era, everyone is trying to be different and unique in any type of perspective or view, rather it is…
Miley Cyrus Rocks EU Courts
Miley Cyrus wins the right to use her name as a trademark in Europe after a long court battle on a wide range of products…
Asprin Becomes “Generic” Trademark
Bayer AG had trademarked its acetylsalicylic acid as “Aspirin” originally. The name was derived from combining “acetyl” and “Spirsaure”, the German name for salicylic acid….
Parle Vs. Future Group – Twinning Much?
Globalization has manifested the notion of wide competition in the market, obviously with the concern of homogenous types of goods. Thereby, in order to eliminate…
A trademark for the flavour of a pizza? Yes, that almost happened.
Ever heard of a pizza restaurant trying to trademark the flavour of the pizzas they create? Well, now you have. As bizarre as it may…
Can you trademark sound?
Sounds are one of the most popular forms of non-traditional trademarks. The new marketing techniques have made it possible for businesses to create and use…
Manipuri Black Rice – Cha ‘khao’ Given GI Tag
India is a land of agricultural gems and one of them is Manipur’s black rice – Chakhao. Chakhao is one of the richest sources of…
Bacardi Breezer And Freez Mix: Stirring up a Trademark Cocktail
When one thinks of parties, sundowners and weekenders, the name Baracdi also comes to the top of each host’s mind. Originating from Cuba, Bacardi is…