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The Shifting Balance Of Convenience Under Indian Trademark Law

3rd March, 2022 - 12:37 pm Categories: Trademark

The case of Moonshine Technology Private Limited vs. Tictok Skill Games Private Limited and Others was decided by the Delhi High Court regarding the trademark infringement of the plaintiff’s registered trademark over the word “Baazi” by another gaming company using the word Baazi as a part of the poker game’s title as “WinZoBaazi”. The plaintiff … Continue reading The Shifting Balance Of Convenience Under Indian Trademark Law

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Scuffle Between Indiana Common Law and Lanham Act for Unfair Competition Claims Equally Covered

21st February, 2022 - 3:47 am Categories: Trademark

Renee Gabet, the owner of Annie Oakley enterprises (“plaintiff”) filed a civil action against amazon Inc on the ground of selling their trademark infringed product on the website at the United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana, (“Indianapolis Division”, “Court”) under Lanham act and Indiana common law which includes a claim for … Continue reading Scuffle Between Indiana Common Law and Lanham Act for Unfair Competition Claims Equally Covered

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Battle Of The Brands: Easygroup Can’t Take It ‘Easy’ Against Skyscanner

16th February, 2022 - 4:34 am Categories: Intellectual Property Trademark

In yet another case of Easygroup Ltd. V. Skyscanner, Inc, the United States District Court Southern District of Florida (“Court”) took trademarks to the mat. This case examined the infringement of four registered trademarks in the United Kingdom, as well as the shared liability for passing off. On January 7, EasyGroup, a British company, filed … Continue reading Battle Of The Brands: Easygroup Can’t Take It ‘Easy’ Against Skyscanner

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District Court Decides Which Party was the Wrongdoer in the Ballet Shoes Trademark Case

10th February, 2022 - 4:33 am Categories: Trademark

I.M. Wilson, is a Pennsylvania corporation which operates in King of Prussia in Pennsylvania and sells a variety of dance-related products, including ballet shoes and printed shoes. The founder of the corporation is Irene and the President is I.M. Wilson. OOO Grichko is a Russian company that manufactures and sells dancewear products, including ballet shoes … Continue reading District Court Decides Which Party was the Wrongdoer in the Ballet Shoes Trademark Case

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Credible Proof Required For Ascertaining The Likelihood Of Confusion

2nd February, 2022 - 12:23 pm Categories: Legal Issues

Trademark is an important part of the company’s branding, it is important to safeguard the trademark and have effective protection. One such current case was of Hard Candy which is a company that is involved in the industry of cosmetics. HARD CANDY mark was filed for trademark by the predecessor of the company in 1995. … Continue reading Credible Proof Required For Ascertaining The Likelihood Of Confusion

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DRS Logistics Vs Google: Liability For Using Third Party Trademarks As Keywords

27th January, 2022 - 1:04 pm Categories: Legal Issues

INTRODUCTION With advancements in technology and the introduction of the Internet, our personal and social life has majorly been influenced by the internet or cyberspace. In order to meet the increasing demand of the market, businesses are also making a shift to the virtual world. These days businesses are adopting various advertising and marketing strategies … Continue reading DRS Logistics Vs Google: Liability For Using Third Party Trademarks As Keywords

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Can A Passing-Off Action Be Filed Against The Infringement Of Shape Of A Good? A Case Analysis

22nd January, 2022 - 4:31 am Categories: Trademark

Introduction: Have you ever wondered if a bottle shape may be trademarked? Typically, The Designs Act, 2000 protects these aesthetic appearances and establishes the essential specifications that are deemed to be the conditions for a design’s registration under the Design Act, 2000. The shape of bottles, on the other hand, is regarded as distinctive and … Continue reading Can A Passing-Off Action Be Filed Against The Infringement Of Shape Of A Good? A Case Analysis

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Comparative Advertisement: Judicial Trends In The Contemporary World

19th January, 2022 - 4:30 am Categories: Trademark

INTRODUCTION: In many nations, comparative advertising is a common form of commercial advertising. The word “comparative advertisement” refers to a comparison of an advertiser’s goods and services to those of a competitor. The goal of comparative advertising is threefold: to raise public awareness through honest comparison, to promote the brand, and to increase market sales. … Continue reading Comparative Advertisement: Judicial Trends In The Contemporary World

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Cybersquatting & Regulatory Mechanisms

16th December, 2021 - 6:44 am Categories: Intellectual Property

Cyber Squatting is a word that has come to be linked with the registration of domain names without the objective of using them, in the names of popular brands or personalities exclusively for the purpose of making money. The crux is that “name” belongs more appropriately to another entity. Secondly, the registrant is targeting to … Continue reading Cybersquatting & Regulatory Mechanisms

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Sports Law under the Ambit of IPR in India

2nd December, 2021 - 5:10 am Categories: Intellectual Property Sports Law

India is well-known for its numerous games. Sports have a long history in India, dating back to the Vedic era. Some games are thought to have originated in India, including chess, wrestling, polo, archery, and hockey. The laws have been used in cases concerning public order, narcotics, safety, disciplinary actions, behavior, and broader problems such … Continue reading Sports Law under the Ambit of IPR in India

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