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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
MikeTM Lens: A Gamechanger to Capture Infringement
Companies spend millions in advertising each year, with the simple goal – the brand resonates with the target customers and they stand apart from their…
Case Analysis of Make My Trip (India) Private Limited Vs. Make My Travel (India) Private Limited
CS (COMM) 889/2018, I.As. 6896/2018 and 8837/2018 This case was filed by the plaintiff to seek a permanent injunction to stop the defendant from using…
Importance of Trademark Watch
As we look through the international trade and commerce circle, we have some kind of emotion attached to some or the other brand in almost…