Adidas Loses Trademark Lawsuit Against Thom Browne Over Stripe Design
Not all stripes are Adidas stripes, the German sportswear giant has learnt the hard way. Thom Browne came out on top in a trademark…
Qatar’s New IP Enactment For FIFA World Cup 2022
While 32 of the world’s best national teams prepared to compete for soccer’s top prize, Qatar’s preparations for the event’s success included a new law…
Avatar & James Cameron’s Tussle With Intellectual Property
One of the highest-grossing of all time, an Oscar-winning movie with beautiful visuals, Avatar is praised by everyone. But the movie and its universe has…
Nippon Steel and Sumitomo Metal v. Kishor D. Jain and Anr. – A Case of Trademark Counterfeiting
This case discussed here is one of the highest-ever compensation awarded by the court in IP litigation in India. The plaintiff, Nippon Steel and Sumitomo…
Messi’s IP portfolio, endorsements and net income
India’s most valuable edtech company Byju’s has appointed football superstar Lionel Messi as the global brand ambassador of its social impact arm, Education For All….
Sadar Bazar Trader Fined 5 Lakh For Selling Counterfeit Woodland products
Bhawana Trading Co. & Anr., a trader in Sadar Bazar, Delhi has been permanently restrained by the Hon’ble Delhi High Court from manufacturing or selling…
India’s Latest GI Tag Goes To Traditional Music Instrument
A recent and unique addition to the list of GI tags in India is the Narasingapettai Nagaswaram (March 2022). It is a traditional wind music…
New Test in Canada for assessment of software inventions patentability
A new test has been adopted by the Intellectual Property Institute of Canada (IPIC) which was suggested before the Canadian Federal Court. The recent judgment…
Iconic Single Ladies Choreography Now Protected by Copyright
Choreographer JaQuel Knight creates history by protecting his dance moves in Beyonce’s song titled ‘Single Ladies’ through copyright in the United States of America. The…
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…