OpenAI sued over “Astra” Trademark
OpenAI is being sued for trademark infringement over the name “Astra” for its GPT-6 AI model. On October 5, 2026, TradeSun Inc. brought the case in the U.S. fe…
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USPTO makes Madrid e-Filing the sole platform for initial U.S. based International Trademark Applications
If you own a U.S. trademark and want protection abroad, there’s a new way to start. Since October 1, 2026, WIPO’s Madrid e-Filing platform has been the default…
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7-Eleven Sues Nike Over Air Max 95’s Alleged Use of Its Signature Colors
A massive clash between convenience store culture and sneaker fashion has arrived, as 7-Eleven sues Nike in a federal court. The legal dispute centers around N…
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Caleb Williams’ Attempt to Trademark ‘Iceman’ Nickname Refused by USPTO
The United States Patent and Trademark Office just issued an initial refusal for a trademark application filed for Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams. He…
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Dupe Culture and Trademark Law: When Does Copying Become Infringement?
Social media has fundamentally changed how we shop. This shift created a trend known as Dupe Culture. From luxury leather goods to high-end serums, “dupes” off…
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UDRP Explained: How Brands Can Recover Domain Names from Cybersquatters
Digital assets define modern business identity. When a third party registers a domain name with bad intentions to mimic your trademark, it is more than an inco…
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Three Trademark Applications Filed for ‘Cockroach Janta Party’ as Viral Movement Surges
The Indian legal landscape is currently facing a strange development. What started as a social media trend has hit the desk of the (CGPDTM) Controller General …
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Delhi High Court Declares GSK’s Calpol a Well-Known Trademark in India
The Delhi High Court recently issued a pivotal ruling for the pharmaceutical industry. By granting “well-known” status to Calpol, the court has fundamentally a…
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Marc vs MarQ: Supreme Court Upholds Injunction Against Flipkart’s Private Label
Intellectual property rights act as the definitive guard for brand identity within India’s crowded e-commerce sector. Recently, the legal conflict known as the…
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Fashion Brand Chrome Hearts Drops Trademark Lawsuit Against Neil Young’s Band
The intersection of luxury fashion and the music industry frequently creates friction over intellectual property rights. We recently saw this play out in the N…
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