Famous Errors in Contracts that Cost Big Money
As Alexander Pope has rightly said, “To Err is Human”. Humans are prone to errors. However, these errors can be reduced by adopting technology and…
You can’t just put a ring on it!
The Olympic rings, designed by Pierre de Coubertin are the visual ambassador for the games. They made their debut at the Games of the VII…
Cashing in on Expressions: Emojis and their Run-in with IP Law
Do you know what day it is today? It’s ðŸŒðŸ˜„📆……………………………… a.k.a. It’s World Emoji Day! In case you guessed it correctly, congratulations! You can proudly…
Can we protect our Khadi?
When we think of Khadi, our minds automatically connect to Mahatma Gandhi spinning the ‘charkha’. Khadi for us Indians is not just a fabric but…
When things got a bit Messi
Last year Lionel Messi was finally able to trademark his name “Messi” in the European Union after a legal battle of nine years. This is…
How to be a better IP lawyer in 2021
In today’s day and age, there is no fixed definition of a ‘good lawyer’. Whoever can manage and service their clients well, meet their goals…
Wordplay or trademark infringement?
The Delhi High Court delivered an interim injunction order rejecting an injunction application filed by Phone Pe against Bharat Pe. The Court explored the counterbalance…
Clubhouse vs Clubhouse
The very trending invite-only voice chat app Clubhouse was sued by sports-networking app “The Clubhouse” for trademark infringement. What is more surprising in this instance…
Can you trademark colours?
Justice Stephen Breyer wrote: “Color alone, at least sometimes, can meet the basic legal requirements for use as a trademark. It can act as a…
The curious case of ISKCON V/S ISKCON
#ISKCON is a registered #trademark of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness with a presence in over 60 countries worldwide. They filed a commercial #intellectualproperty suit against an apparel manufacturing…