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What’s in a Name Rihanna? Oyo to Expand to Philippines, ‘Puma x Maybelline’ Athleisure Makeup Collection, and Other News

Indian Trademark Statistics for January (Third Week), The Hotel Ritz Paris Wins Trademark Battle, Drake Loses Exclusive Rights Over ‘6IX’, Lindsay Lohan Discotheque, Naga Cucumber GI, and more, brought to you by the Trademark Attorneys at BananaIP (BIP) Counsels. TRADEMARK QUOTE OF THE WEEK “Branding is not just about being seen as better than the competition. It’s about being seen as the only solution to your audience’s problem” – John Morgan INDIAN TRADEMARK STATISTICS The Indian Trademark Office has picked up…
January 23, 2019 Geographical Indications (GI), Intellectual Property, IP Commercialization/Licensing, Trademarks 0Comment 965Views 0Like
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The Weeknd Being Sued Over “Starboy”, Patanjali to Launch Apparels, Sojat Mehndi Filed for GI and other news

Indian Trademark Statistics for November (Third Week) 2018, Burberry Stops Infringement, Patanjali to Launch Apparels, Jimmi Choo Defends His Name and more, brought to you by the Trademark Attorneys at BananaIP (BIP) Counsels. TRADEMARK QUOTE OF THE WEEK “Products are made in the factory, but brands are created in the mind”– Walter Landor INDIAN TRADEMARK STATISTICS The Indian Trademark Office has picked up its pace in the last week. The total number of the applications disposed through show cause hearings has…
November 21, 2018 Geographical Indications (GI), Intellectual Property, IP Commercialization/Licensing, Trademarks 0Comment 805Views 0Like
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Purple for Prince?, Delhi High Court Judgment against E-commerce Intermediary, Thugs of Hindostan in Google Maps and other news

Indian Trademark Statistics for November (First Week) 2018, ByteDance sued for Helo, P&G Loses Trademark Battle, Sangli chi Halad Obtains GI Acceptance and more, brought to you by the Trademark Attorneys at BananaIP (BIP) Counsels. TRADEMARK QUOTE OF THE WEEK “A brand is not just a logo, it’s the overall impression and experience you give to your audience and customers. Your brand expresses the value you provide. It’s you!” – Amy Locurto INDIAN TRADEMARK STATISTICS The Indian Trademark Office has been slow…
November 7, 2018 Geographical Indications (GI), Intellectual Property, IP Commercialization/Licensing, Trademarks 0Comment 919Views 0Like
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Kylie Jenner Sued Over ‘Born to Sparkle’, Vans – NASA collaboration for Space Age Shoes, Alibaba Emerges Victorious in a Trademark Battle and other news

Indian Trademark Statistics for October (Fifth Week) 2018, Vans Wins Trademark Battle, Samsung in Trouble with Their Galaxy, Kylie Jenner Sued Over ‘Born to Sparkle’, 326 Registered GIs in India and more, brought to you by the Trademark Attorneys at BananaIP (BIP) Counsels. TRADEMARK QUOTE OF THE WEEK “Branding is not just about being seen as better than the competition. It’s about being seen as the only solution to your audience’s problem” – John Morgan INDIAN TRADEMARK STATISTICS The Indian Trademark Office…
October 31, 2018 Geographical Indications (GI), Intellectual Property, IP Commercialization/Licensing, Trademarks 0Comment 722Views 0Like
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GI Applications Filed in India

First Publication Date: 17th November 2009 The Geographical Indication Act, 1999 came into force on 15th September, 2003.  The first GI was filed on 27th October, 2003 by the Tea Board, West Bengal for Darjeeling Tea in class 30.  Thereafter, approximately 130 GI has been registered and Published in the GI Journal.  GI registration is accorded to products with a reputation attributable to their place of origin or the area where they are manufactured.  Filings for GI have increased with in…
October 24, 2018 Geographical Indications (GI), Intellectual Property 0Comment 884Views 0Like
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LOL Trademark, Nestle Starbucks Global Licensing Deal, Magic Rice GI, and other news

Indian Trademark Statistics for August (Fifth Week) 2018, Burberry Counterfeit, Anushka Sharma to Promote Instax Cameras, In-N-Out Stout Beer in Trademark Dilemma, brought to you by the Trademark Attorneys at BananaIP (BIP) Counsels. TRADEMARK QUOTE OF THE WEEK "A good trademark, whether a word or a symbol, is devoid of fashion or trend, which makes it potentially iconic if its seen for long enough in the right places"-Ivan Chermayeff INDIAN TRADEMARK STATISTICS In the last week, the Indian Trademark Office have…
August 29, 2018 Geographical Indications (GI), Intellectual Property, IP Commercialization/Licensing, Trademarks 0Comment 834Views 0Like
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Copyrights and Entertainment Law News

KASHMIR REMOVED FROM MISSION IMPOSSIBLE, IIFA ACCUSED OF PLAGIARISM, PIRACY CASES AGAINST COX, COPYRIGHT CASE SETTLED BY GREAT DANE, BIRA MERCHANDISE AND MORE

Censor Board Removes Kashmir References from Mission Impossible: Fallout, IIFA Accused of Plagiarism over the Tribute Video on Sridevi, Major Record Labels file suit against Cox Communications for Piracy, Long-running Suit between Motorola and Hytera now Includes Copyright Infringement, City Merchandise Inc Sues Balenciaga for Copyright Infringement, Great Dane Graphics Settles Copyright Infringement Case, Relativity and Netflix settle long-running licensing dispute, Lionsgate And Universal Music Sign Exclusive Multi-year Agreement, Maker of craft beer Bira 91 enters merchandising. COPYRIGHT QUOTE OF THE…
August 3, 2018 Copyrights, Geographical Indications (GI), Intellectual Property, IP Commercialization/Licensing, Media and Entertainment Law 0Comment 866Views 0Like
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Socks For Your Finger? Starboy TM Battle, Sweet Victory by Ferrero Rocher and other News

“Indian Trade Mark Statistics for April (First Week) 2018, Finger Socks Now a Trade Mark, Lindt Chocolates Now with Geronimo Stilton, Katarni Rice Bags GI Tag and more” brought to you by the Trade Mark Attorneys at BananaIP (BIP) Counsels. TRADE MARK QUOTE OF THE WEEK “Your personal brand is a promise to your clients….a promise of quality, consistency, competency, and reliability." --Jason Hartman INDIAN TRADE MARK STATISTICS The seen in the table below, the Indian Trade Mark Office has seen…
April 5, 2018 Geographical Indications (GI), Intellectual Property, IP Commercialization/Licensing, Trademarks 0Comment 639Views 0Like
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‘Jesus Loves Nachos’, Apollo Infringement, Captain Crunch Bites into Trade Mark, and other News

“Indian Trade Mark Statistics for March (Second Week) 2018, Jesus Loves Nachos Officially Trade Marked, Roald Dahl Monopoly Game, Karnataka Board Coffee GI and more” brought to you by the Trade Mark Attorneys at BananaIP (BIP) Counsels. TRADE MARK QUOTE OF THE WEEK ‘Within every brand is a product, but not every product is a brand.’ – David Ogilvy INDIAN TRADE MARK STATISTICS The Indian Trade Mark Office had a slow week in comparison to the previous week. The total number…
March 15, 2018 Geographical Indications (GI), Intellectual Property, Trademarks 0Comment 727Views 0Like
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Kinley Trade Mark Violation, Apple Inc. Files for Rainbow Trade Mark, Nestle Emoji Variant Chocolates, Odisha Files for GI for Rasagola Variant, and other Weekly Trade Mark News

“Indian Trade Mark Statistics for March (First Week) 2018, Color of Beer, a Trade Mark?, Adidas Wins ‘Three Stripes’ Trade Mark Battle, Nestle Launches Emoji Chocolates, Odisha Rasagola GI, and more Weekly Trade Mark News” brought to you by the Trade Mark Attorneys at BananaIP (BIP) Counsels. TRADE MARK QUOTE OF THE WEEK ‘A brand is nothing but an expression of the consumer’s loyalty and trust.’ – Phil Dusenberry INDIAN TRADE MARK STATISTICS The Indian Trade Mark Office had a mixed week.…
March 7, 2018 Geographical Indications (GI), Intellectual Property, IP Commercialization/Licensing, Trademarks 0Comment 795Views 0Like
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