WR-ongfully Rejected? Yamaha’s Trademark Victory Decoded
What’s in a name? For Yamaha, apparently a lot. When the global motorcycle giant sought to register the trademark ‘WR’ in India, it expected a…
Max Verstappen: “Simply Lovely” Catchphrase Set to Hit the Fashion Scene
Max Verstappen, the three-time Formula 1 world champion, is expanding his brand beyond the racetrack. Known for his iconic radio catchphrase “simply lovely,” Verstappen has…
Delhi High Court Orders Auction of Fortis Trademark Amid Daiichi-Ranbaxy Dispute
In a significant legal development, the Delhi High Court has directed the auctioning of the “Fortis” trademark to recover part of a substantial arbitral award…
Bombay High Court Declares ‘MOCHI’ Declared a Well-Known Mark
In a significant decision for IP law in India, the Bombay High Court has declared ‘MOCHI’, the popular footwear brand, as a well-known trademark under…
Bombay High Court Imposes ₹50 Lakh Fine on Premier Stationery for Fevicol Trademark Violation
In a significant ruling, the Bombay High Court has imposed a fine of ₹50 lakh on Delhi-based Premier Stationery Industries for violating the trademark of…
Thai Zoo Is Trademarking ‘Moo Deng the Hippo’ to Protect Commercialization Of Its Internet Starlet
Only a month after Thailand’s adorable baby hippo Moo Deng was unveiled on Facebook, her fame became unstoppable both domestically and internationally. Zookeeper Atthapon Nundee…
The Secrets (and Squabbles) of the Paris 2024 Olympic Logo
The Olympic Games are a global spectacle, and each host city leaves its mark with a unique logo. The Paris 2024 logo, however, has sparked…
Killer Jeans lands Netflix in a 25 cr “Soup” over alleged TM Infringement
In a courtroom drama that has captured the attention of trademark enthusiasts, apparel manufacturer ‘Killer Jeans’ has taken legal action against the Netflix series ‘Killer…
Will The Real Slim Shady Please Stand Up? Rapper Eminem Defends His “Shady” TM
In a clash of trademarks, the legendary rapper Eminem finds himself embroiled in a legal tussle with reality TV stars Gizelle Bryant and Robyn Dixon…
Use of trademarks as Google ad words does not constitute Infringement: Delhi High Court
In a landmark decision, the Delhi High Court recently weighed in on the complex interplay between trademarks and digital advertising. Last week’s ruling saw the…