Monk vs Mist: The Trademark Showdown in Indian Spirits
A high-profile branding conflict has reached the Delhi High Court, where the legendary Old Monk Coffee Rum, produced by Mohan Meakin Ltd., has taken legal action against the recently launched Old Mist Coffee Rum in Goa. The petition claims that Old Mist’s labeling, design, and product identity closely resemble that of Old Monk. The company […]
Veerji Malai chaap wale big win in the Delhi High Court over the fake easters, got the compensation of 5 lakh.
The Delhi High Court has granted ₹5 lakh in compensation to the popular restaurant chain “Veer ji Malai Chaap Wale” in a trademark infringement case. The court ruled in favor of Veerji after several copycat eateries misused its name and branding to mislead customers. This judgment is being hailed as a major victory—not just for […]
Actor Vijay Faces Legal Notice in Trademark Row Over Political Party Flag
Recently, a major update came from the Madras High Court. The court has issued a notice to popular Tamil actor Joseph Vijay, widely known as Thalapathy Vijay, in connection with a trademark infringement case involving the flag of his newly formed political party, Tamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK). But for a better understanding, we need to […]
Trademark Tussle Over ‘Campus’: Inside the Fashion Brand Dispute
The trademark battle between Campus Activewear and Campus Sutra has entered a new phase at the Delhi High Court, drawing increased attention to brand identity and consumer confusion. The court is now set to examine whether the standalone use of “Campus” infringes on the established rights of Campus Activewear. The case underscores the growing importance […]
Trademark Agent Exam 2026 Registration Last Date | Syllabus | Eligibility
The 2026 Trademark Agent Exam was announced on May 10, 2025, creating excitement among those who want to start a career in Intellectual Property Rights (IPR). According to the update, the exam is likely to take place on January 11, 2026, and the registration process began in the first week of July 2025. However, there […]
Delhi HC Issues Proactive Injunction in Favour of Tata to Address Trademark Misuse
Big Update from Delhi HC: the Delhi High Court has given TATA Sons Private Limited and TATA Consumer Products special legal powers to protect their brand name. The court has issued a dynamic injunction that lets them stop other websites from using the word “TATA” in their domain names without permission. This means they don’t […]
Delhi HC Orders to Amazon Flipkart and Meesho to Remove fake Product Which Violating Reliance Jio Trademarks
A big update was recently released by the Delhi HC Many online retailers, including Amazon and Flipkart, have been ordered by the court to remove goods that were being offered for sale under names that were similar to “Reliance” and “Jio“—all without the required authorization. Reliance Industries filed a lawsuit saying that their trademarks and […]
Bombay High Court Rejects TikTok’s Bid for “Well-Known Trademark” Status in India
Recently in June 2025, the Bombay High Court denied TikTok’s request to be recognized as a well-known trademark in India. Despite its past popularity as one of the most downloaded apps in the country, the Court upheld the Trademark Registrar’s earlier refusal, pointing to the app’s ongoing ban in concerns over how the app could […]
Trademark Agent Exam 2026 | Exam Centres | Eligibility & Syllabus
If you are planning to build a career in Intellectual Property Rights (IPR), appearing for the Trademark Agent Exam 2026 is an important step. The announcement was made on 19/05/2025 by the official authorities. As per the announcement, the registration process has tentatively started from the first week of July 2025. Although the exact examination […]
Nike and The Shoe Surgeon End Legal Battle Over Trademark Dispute
Nike Inc., the global sportswear giant known for its iconic sneakers, and Dominic Ciambrone—better known as The Shoe Surgeon—have officially settled their high-profile legal battle over trademark infringement. What started as a clash between creative expression and brand protection has now ended with a court-approved agreement. Let’s dive into the details of the case, the […]