Lootere Title Dispute: Why the Court Allowed Disney+Hotstar to Stream the Web Series
The Bombay High Court has rejected a plea seeking to block the release and streaming of Disney+ Hotstar’s web series Lootere, dismissing claims by filmmaker Suneel Darshan, who argued that the rights of title belonged to his 1993 film starring Sunny Deol and Juhi Chawla. This is very important to understand, and shows the perfect […]
Baby Shark Copyright Fight Ends: Pinkfong Triumphant, Wright Regretful
One of the world’s longest-running copyright disputes and fights of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) over a children’s tune has finally reached its conclusion. South Korea’s Supreme Court, on August 14, 2025, handed down its final decision in the six-year legal struggle surrounding the global phenomenon “Baby Shark,” concluding the conflict between Jonathan Wright (Johnny Only) and […]
Taylor Swift Trademark Strategy: How She Protects Her Brand, Similar Moves in India, and Her New Album The Life of a Showgirl
Today, we’ll talk about one of the world’s most awarded singers — not her personal life or controversies, but her smart use of intellectual property (IP) protection, Taylor Swift trademark strategy, and how serious she is when it comes to the protection of her identity. She has registered dozens of trademarks — covering her stage […]
A Surgeon’s Innovation: Dr. Sumita Shankar Pioneers Patented Device from Guntur
A landmark moment has unfolded for the Indian medical community as Dr. Sumita Shankar, a distinguished surgeon from Guntur Government Hospital, has earned a design patent for her groundbreaking medical device. Dr Sumita Shankar patent and her achievement stand as a milestone not only in her professional journey but also as a testament to India’s […]
U.S. Judge Rejects “Metabyte” Lawsuit Against Meta
A U.S. judge has rejected a lawsuit from the tech company Metabyte against Meta, the owner of Facebook and Instagram. The judge said that Meta’s name does not break any trademark rules and is different enough from Metabyte’s. Metabyte, which has been around since the 1990s, argued that Meta’s new name could hurt its brand […]
Delhi HC Hears Parle Agro vs PepsiCo Trademark Dispute on Use of ‘Fizz’ in 7Up Packaging
Two beverage giants—Parle Agro and PepsiCo India—are facing off over the use of the word “Fizz” on 7Up packaging. Parle Agro vs PepsiCo trademark dispute started when Pepsico India started using the phrase “Fizz” prominently on 7Up bottles, a term Parle claims has been closely tied to its brand identity since the launch of Appy […]
PM Modi Calls for R&D and Patents to Transform India’s Pharma Sector
On this Independence Day, August 15, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stood at the Red Fort and spoke for 103 minutes, marking one of the longest speeches of his career. But what really stood out was his message to India’s pharmaceutical industry. India is often called the “pharmacy of the world” because it makes and supplies […]
Relief for Thalapathy Vijay: Madras HC Refuses Ban on TVK Party Flag in Trademark Dispute
In a recent development in the Thalapathy Vijay party flag case in trademark dispute, the Madras High Court, on August 18, 2025, rejected an application seeking a temporary injunction against the use of Vijay’s party flag. Vijay and his newly launched political party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), and a charitable trust claiming ownership of a […]
VinFast Minio Green EV Patented in India: Design, Tech, Battery & Market Scope
One big development is shaking up the EV industry—Vietnamese automaker VinFast is once again turning its attention to the Indian market. But this time, it’s bringing something completely new. Recently, VinFast filed a design patent for its Minio Green EV, and Indian patent records confirm the company’s intent to introduce this compact electric car to […]
Microsoft Foldable Phone Patent Sparks Buzz Over Camera Design Resembling iPhone 17 Pro
Microsoft is making headlines again, but this time for a very different reason. The company has done patent filing for which has the potential to change the future of phone design. The patent images of the Microsoft foldable phone patent, recently published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), reveal details of a device […]