Deepika Padukone’s Skincare Brand Restrained by Delhi HC in ‘Lotus Splash’ Trademark Dispute
The Delhi High Court recently issued a significant interim order in a Deepika Padukone Lotus Splash trademark case, prohibiting DPKA Universal Consumer Ventures (the company behind Deepika Padukone’s brand, 82°E) from marketing its facial wash under the “Lotus Splash” name. This legal action follows a challenge by Lotus Herbals Private Limited, a prominent Indian beauty company […]
Taylor Swift Opposes ‘Swift Home’ Trademark Filed by Bedding Company
In the modern commercial landscape, a person’s identity often serves as their most powerful economic tool. Recently, the Taylor Swift vs Swift Home trademark case highlighted the lengths to which global icons must go to safeguard their personal brand from unauthorized use. This conflict began when a home goods manufacturer attempted to secure a name […]
Delhi High Court Issues Interim Injunction in Favor of Britannia’s ‘Little Hearts’ Trademark
The recent decision on the Britannia Little Hearts trademark case by the Delhi High Court to grant an interim injunction in favor of Britannia Industries Limited represents a landmark moment for the enforcement of Intellectual Property rights in India. This specific case centers on the protection of non-traditional trademarks and the prevention of deceptive similarities […]
Apple Prevails Over Optis in Third Trial of 4G Wireless Patent Lawsuit
The long-standing legal battle regarding the Apple vs Optis 4G Wireless patent case has reached a significant milestone. On February 12, 2026, a federal jury in Marshall, Texas, delivered a verdict in favor of Apple Inc., concluding the third trial concerning allegations of patent infringement related to 4G LTE wireless technology. This decision marks a […]
Anthropic vs Anthropic: Karnataka Startup Files Trademark Suit Against US AI Company
The landscape of Intellectual Property (IP) in India is witnessing a significant legal confrontation as a Bengaluru-based startup takes on the US-based artificial intelligence giant, Anthropic PBC. This dispute, centered on the rights to the name “Anthropic,” highlights the complexities of brand identity in a globalized digital economy. As the Anthropic trademark case unfolds in […]
Lupin and Astellas Settle Mirabegron Patent Dispute for $90 Million
In a major industry move, Lupin Limited has settled its legal battle with Astellas Pharma over the generic version of the overactive bladder drug, Mirabegron. This Lupin and Astellas patent dispute settlement requires Lupin to pay a total of $90 million. By reaching this agreement, both companies have ended the IP litigation that previously threatened […]
Hera Pheri 3: Madras High Court Raises Questions Amid Ongoing Copyright Infringement
The intellectual property rights (IPR) surrounding one of India’s most commercially successful comedy franchises have become the subject of intense judicial scrutiny. The Hera Pheri 3 copyright case has recently taken a significant turn in the Madras High Court, where Justice Krishnan Ramasamy is presiding over a complex matter of Trademark and patent litigation. The […]
Delhi High Court Protects Barbie Trademark, Directs Removal from Social Media & Domains
The Delhi High Court has once again delivered a significant ruling in a trademark dispute that could reshape the way social media–related trademark cases are viewed in India. Barbie trademark case in India Mattel, Inc. v. Padum Borah & Ors., the Court granted a temporary injunction in favor of Mattel Inc., restraining the unauthorized use […]
Madras High Court Calls for Vijay, TVK Reply in Party Flag Trademark Appeal
In India, court battles are often long and complex—and the trademark dispute involving South superstar Vijay Thalapathy’s political party is no exception. At the heart of the case lies TVK’s party flag, which a Chennai-based trust, Thondai Mandala Saandror Dharma Paripalana Sabai, claims as its own and claims that this is a case of trademark […]
Delhi High Court Backs A.R. Rahman in Veera Raja Veera Song Copyright Battle
Another major case has reached the Delhi High Court, and this time it involves two big names connected to India’s entertainment and legal circles. The matter is an A R Rahman copyright news. Recently, the Court set aside a temporary injunction order against A.R. Rahman, one of India’s most celebrated and talented music composers. The […]