Russia’s Legal Loopholes Fuel Trademark Poaching Against Major International Brands
The Russia–Ukraine war has shaken up business on both sides, but the impact has been especially huge in Russia, where many major global brands once had a massive market. And at this point, the country is facing the situation of trademark poaching in Russia. After the invasion, countless companies pulled out, and now, as some […]
WIPO Patent Report 2024: China Accounts for Nearly 50% of Global Patent Applications
China is known for breaking world records in all kinds of areas, and this time it has done it again—but for a very different reason. The latest WIPO Patent Reports 2024 reveal that China now accounts for nearly half of all patent filings worldwide. That’s a massive milestone, especially in the field of intellectual property […]
Dior’s Trademark for Perfume and Lipstick Bottle Rejected by EUIPO
Dior is one of the world’s most iconic luxury brands, known for everything from high-end fashion and handbags to makeup and perfumes. It’s a go-to name for people who love premium, stylish products. EUIPO Rejects Diors Trademark But recently, Dior made headlines for a completely different reason—its attempt to trademark one of its signature bottle […]
Ola Electric Expands Into Four-Wheelers with Patented Compact EV Design on Gen 4 Platform
Electric vehicles (EVs) are the talk of the town right now, and every major automobile company is racing to grab a piece of the action. Ola Electric new Patent In this fast-moving EV wave, patent filing has become crucial for protecting new innovations and ideas — and Ola Electric is no exception. The company has […]
CGPDTM Corrigendum 2025: Application Deadline Extended to 21 November for Trade Marks & Copyright Posts
A fresh update has just dropped from the Office of the CGPDTM. The authority has officially issued a new public release on its website, announcing the extension of the application deadline for the posts of Deputy Registrar, Assistant Registrar, and Examiner of Trademark, Geographical Indications & Copyright for the CGPDTM Recruitment 2025. This update comes […]
WIPO Partners with Georgia to Launch First MBA in IP Innovation and Entrepreneurship
WIPO, the world’s apex body for managing and promoting intellectual property rights globally, is known for launching various initiatives to help countries strengthen their IPR systems and boost innovation. WIPO Georgia launched MBA program Continuing this mission, WIPO has teamed up with Kutaisi International University (KIU) and SAKPATENTI, Georgia’s National Intellectual Property Center, to launch […]
Delhi HC Bans Hotel From Using ‘Bukhara’ Name, Rules in Favour of ITC’s Iconic Restaurant
The Delhi High Court is once again in the spotlight with another big trademark dispute, this time involving one of India’s most well-known brands, ITC Limited. The company recently filed a case against a restaurant that was using the name “Bukhara”, a name famously associated with ITC’s iconic restaurant at the ITC Maurya Hotel. Delhi […]
GoDaddy Hit with $170 Million Verdict in Express Mobile Patent Lawsuit
In today’s fast-moving tech world, innovation is the real currency of business. But with great technology comes great responsibility — and sometimes, serious legal battles. Patent infringement cases are making more headlines than ever, and this time, one of the biggest names in the domain and web-hosting space, the GoDaddy Patent Infringement case, is at […]
AMD Faces Adeia Lawsuit Over Hybrid Bonding Tech Behind 3D V-Cache: 10 Patents Allegedly Infringed
Patent infringement cases have been making waves across the tech world lately — especially those involving cutting-edge chip technologies. Adding to the list, Adeia has filed a lawsuit against AMD, claiming the company copied its patented 3D V-Cache technology. AMD Adeia patent lawsuit alleges that AMD’s popular processors use hybrid bonding techniques that belong to […]
IndiGo and Mahindra’s ‘6E’ Trademark Battle Escalates as Mediation Breaks Down
Latest IP Updates In the business world, it’s common for companies to have similar names, products, or even taglines. But sometimes, those similarities can lead straight to the courtroom. In the case of IndiGo vs Mahindra trademark case, that’s exactly what happened between two of India’s biggest brands — IndiGo and Mahindra. The airline giant […]