This week’s trademark updates are as follows:
Domino’s dominates Trademark Dispute against Dominick Pizza
In a recent case, the Delhi High Court restrained a Ghaziabad based pizzeria, named Dominick Pizza, from using the marks Dominick Pizza’, ‘Cheese Burst’ and ‘Pasta Italiano’ in any manner as they were identical or deceptively to the trademarks owned by Domino’s. The High Court stated that, “The reviews of the consumers on Google Reviews, also re-affirms this fact that apart from the confusion that is taking…
This week’s trademark updates are as follows:
House of Zana wins trademark dispute against Zara
International fashion giant, Zara, recently objected to the registration of the trademark ‘House of Zana’ by a Darlington-based fashion boutique House of Zana in the UK, claiming that the mark is identical and is likely to cause confusion amongst the average consumers. The Hearing Officer, Matthew William, opined that, although Zara is a common word, the word “House of” has a distinctive nature and…
This is a rundown of last week’s news updates on E-Commerce and Licensing
Amazon signs MoU with Gujarat
The e-commerce platform Amazon India signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Industries and Mines Department, Gujarat Government with a view to provide a global platform to the homegrown businesses. As per the MoU, Amazon India will conduct trainings/ workshops/ webinars etc. for exporters and MSME owners from key clusters like Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Surat, Bharuch, and Rajkot. Amazon will share expertise regarding B2C…
A dull Independence Day for e-commerce platforms
Various e-commerce platforms use I-Day to multiply their sales by providing heavy discounts. This year saw a change in this pattern. Amazon and Flipkart, the two e-commerce giants chose not to aggressively campaign their I-Day sale. The Competition Commission of India (CCI)’s current investigation on the allegations of deep discounting by e-markets had resulted in a low-key Independence Day sale. The Government also plans on proposing changes like banning flash sales, mandating platforms…
This is a rundown of last week’s news updates on eCommerce & Licensing:
E-Commerce in India to touch $40 billion by 2030: Report
As per the report - Value E-commerce: The next big leap in India's retail market, India is set to touch new heights in the field of e-commerce. Currently, the e-commerce market is valued at $4 billion and as per the report, this figure is to touch $20 billion by 2026 and $40 billion by 2030. The main reason…
Nature of the company: Start Up - Networking Portal
Why they approached us:
Low on financial resources to aggressively protect IP.
Did not have online instruments in place - terms and conditions, privacy policy, licenses, and so on.
Was not following any process, or system, for safeguarding its IP interests.
What did we do:
Helped the company file its trademarks, patents, and copyrights for a highly discounted professional fee, and small equity.
Drafted all…
Indian Trademark Statistics for January (Fourth Week), National IP Awards-2019, Las Vegas Resorts Settles Trademark Dispute, Popsugar Files Trademark for Twinning, Ahmedabad Shopping Festival Trademark Row Resolved and more, brought to you by the Trademark Attorneys at BananaIP (BIP) Counsels.
TRADEMARK QUOTE OF THE WEEK
“Brands are avenues of value innovation in a creative engagement between companies and their customers” - Tenaya Group
INDIAN TRADEMARK STATISTICS
The Indian Trademark Office has had a mixed week. The total number of hearing notices…
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…
Indian Trademark Statistics for January (First Week), 3D Cutemoji by Huawei, American Airlines & Expedia Settle, Cartoon Network Merch, brought to you by the Trademark Attorneys at BananaIP (BIP) Counsels.
TRADEMARK QUOTE OF THE WEEK
“People do not buy Goods and Services. They buy relations, stories and magic”- Seth Godin
INDIAN TRADEMARK STATISTICS
The Indian Trademark Office has had a mixed week in the past week. The total number of applications examined by trademark office has increased by thirty three percent…
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…