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The Satan Shoe Case: An Analysis of the Trademark Tussle between Nike and MSCHF
Commerce, fashion and branding giant Nike got into a trademark tussle yet again as recently as five months ago when Nike sued Brooklyn based MSCHF Product Studio Inc. over its latest launch of the Satan Shoes in collaboration with the Atlanta based artist “L’il Nas X” over his recent release of “MONTERO (Call me by … Continue reading The Satan Shoe Case: An Analysis of the Trademark Tussle between Nike and MSCHF
Read more »Sports and Ambush Marketing
Ambush marketing is basically a practice in which a rival company or brand attempts to promote its products with another event that already has sponsors. It is simply a situation in which rival associates itself with an event unofficially to breach the full exposure of the sponsors. It’s a form of marketing strategy done by … Continue reading Sports and Ambush Marketing
Read more »A Critical Analysis of Singh & Singh Dispute Order
Recently, the Delhi High Court through its judgment vide order dated 2nd June ’21, temporarily restricted the Canada based law firm named Singh + Singh Lawyers LLP (S&S Canada) from violating the trademark rights of the India based law firm Singh & Singh Law Firm LLP (S&S India). Through this article, the author aims to … Continue reading A Critical Analysis of Singh & Singh Dispute Order
Read more »Artificial Intelligence: A Looming Threat To Trademark Law?
“Humans looking for similarities in trademarks is an awful, inefficient, error-prone job, and one that computers can do much better than people” -Charles Hill, Product Leader and Strategist at Trademark Now The market is a dynamic place and the way people purchase goods and services has changed constantly over the years. In the Victorian era, … Continue reading Artificial Intelligence: A Looming Threat To Trademark Law?
Read more »Delhivery Pvt. Ltd. vs Treasure Vase Ventures Pvt. Ltd.
“The degree of distinctiveness, and, therefore, the possibility of registration as a trade mark, is inversely proportional to the degree of obviousness: the more obvious the word, the less the degree of distinctiveness and the chances of its registration” Justice G.S. Patel In a recent trademark suit filed by Delhivery Pvt. Ltd., the Delhi High … Continue reading Delhivery Pvt. Ltd. vs Treasure Vase Ventures Pvt. Ltd.
Read more »“ISKCON” Declared a Well-Known Trademark”
In a suit for trademark infringement filed by the religious organisation, ISCKON (International Society for Krishna Consciousness), The Bombay High Court declared that “ISCKON” is a well-known trademark under the definition given in Section 2(1)(zg) of the Trade Marks Act, 1999. The suit was filed against Isckon Apparel Pvt Ltd for using the mark “ISKCON” … Continue reading “ISKCON” Declared a Well-Known Trademark”
Read more »Importance Of Raising Plea Of Invalidity Of Registration Of Trade Mark Within Prescribed Timeline: An Analysis
The Hon’ble Apex Court in the case of Patel Field Marshal Agencies Vs. P.M. Diesels Ltd. &Ors. [1] threw light upon the said issue of invalidity. PATEL FIELD MARSHAL AGENCIES vs. P.M. DIESELS LTD. & ORS. Parties: Respondent is the registered owner of 3 trademarks, the common feature of all which is the words “Field … Continue reading Importance Of Raising Plea Of Invalidity Of Registration Of Trade Mark Within Prescribed Timeline: An Analysis
Read more »Hennes & Mauritz Ab & Anr v. HM Megabrands Pvt. Ltd. & Ors
The case H&M; Hennes & Mauritz Ab & Anr v. HM Megabrands Pvt. Ltd. & Ors is based on the point of having a similar trademark to that of another brand. The harm it causes to the reputation of one brand which another brand has adopted is one of reputation. The Plaintiff, in this case … Continue reading Hennes & Mauritz Ab & Anr v. HM Megabrands Pvt. Ltd. & Ors
Read more »A Brief Analysis Of The Case Of Shyam Steel Industries Ltd v. Shyam Sel and Power Ltd
Issue Is the use of the word “Shyam” by the defendant Shyam Sel and Power Ltd an infringement of the registered trademark “Shyam”of Shyam Steel Industries Ltd? Whether the defendant is passing off his merchandise by unlawfully exploiting the reputation of the plaintiff? Rule Trademark has been characterized as an imprint equipped for graphical representation … Continue reading A Brief Analysis Of The Case Of Shyam Steel Industries Ltd v. Shyam Sel and Power Ltd
Read more »Are IP Disputes Arbitrable In India? And To What Extent?
The Alternative methods of dispute resolution have eventually acquired a huge popularity and utility in the commercial and business- commerce sector. One of the most utilised methods is the arbitration, most of the parties associated with the commercial transaction nowadays prefer to opt for arbitration for the settlement of any kind of dispute. Arbitration in … Continue reading Are IP Disputes Arbitrable In India? And To What Extent?
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