Trademark Clash Over ‘Kawach vs Kavach’: Delhi HC Asks Ambuja & JSW to Seek Amicable Settlement
Once again, a high-stakes trademark infringement case has reached the Delhi High Court. This time, the dispute is over the word “Kawach”, a term already trademarked by Ambuja Cements, one of India’s biggest cement makers and now part of the Adani group. The rival in this Ambuja vs JSW Kawach trademark case is none other […]
Bombay High Court Bars Rambos from Using URSOCAL Brand After Sun Pharma Trademark Case
Sun Pharma, one of India’s most well-known pharmaceutical companies, has secured a significant legal victory in its ongoing Sun Pharma URSOCOL trademark case against Rambos Lifesciences over trademark infringement of the brand name URSOCOL. The Bombay High Court granted Sun Pharma an interim injunction, restraining Rambos from using the marks URSOCAL and URSOCAL-300, which were […]
CGPDTM Recruitment 2025: Deputation-Based Vacancies in Trade Marks Registry – Eligibility, Salary & Application Details
A major update has arrived for government job seekers, especially those in the field of law. The Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks (CGPDTM) has issued a notification regarding deputation-based vacancies in the Trademark Registry and CGPDTM Recruitment 2025. The announcement covers several important details, including the number of vacancies, their […]
Mixue Ice Cream & Tea: How China’s $1 Dessert Chain Became a Global Fast-Food Giant
From a humble ice cream stall on the streets of Zhengzhou, China, to becoming one of the world’s largest fast-food chains, Mixue Ice Cream and Tea has traveled an extraordinary journey. When we think of global business giants, names like Apple or Microsoft often come to mind—but this time, the story belongs to a soft-serve […]
Big Update: CGPDTM Opens Call for Suggestions on Trademark Rules
The CGPDTM has introduced several important initiatives, including a public invitation for stakeholders to provide feedback and recommendations on the drafting of new trademark guidelines. CGPDTM Trademark Notice 2025 update, released through the authority’s official website, is intended to simplify and harmonize India’s trademark registration and opposition processes. What Updates Has CGPDTM Announced for Trademark […]
Cognizant vs Atyati: SC Allows Logo Use After Bombay HC Restriction
Another major trademark dispute has reached the Indian courts, this time involving global IT services company Cognizant and Bengaluru-based fintech firm Atyati Technologies. Cognizant vs Atyati is centered on Atyati’s new logo, which is more like six-sided honeycomb-inspired logo. In its first order, the Bombay HC told Cognizant to stop using its newly adopted logo. […]
Understanding Trade Name vs Trademark: Meaning, Protection, and Examples
Starting a new business can feel overwhelming, especially when you come across terms that sound similar but carry very different meanings in the legal and business world. Words matter—because in law, each term holds its own definition and protection. In the field of intellectual property rights (IPR), trade name vs trademark is especially true when […]
Trademark Registration For Beginners: Simple Guide to Protect Your Brand
A trademark acts like a shield, protecting the uniqueness of your brand and helping it stand out with its own identity in the market. It can be anything that gives your business a unique identity — from a simple name or phrase to a logo, color, or image. But, in Online Trademark Registration in India […]
Hong Kong Signs MoU with WIPO to Share Landmark IP Judgments Globally
A major development has just taken place in the world of intellectual property (IP). On September 1, 2025, Hong Kong signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) to share its most important IP court rulings through WIPO Lex-Judgments, the UN’s global database of landmark decisions. Hong Kong Signs MoU […]
Delhi High Court Cracks Down on Fake Burger King Franchise Scam: Websites Suspended, Bank Accounts Frozen
The Delhi High Court has once again made it clear that protecting a company’s name and brand is a top priority, especially when it comes to trademark misuse and fraud. This was evident in the ongoing case involving a fake Burger King franchise website. The Court ordered these websites and emails to be shut down and […]