Trademark Dispute Hero MotoCorp Gets

Trademark Dispute: Hero MotoCorp Gets Interim Relief in Delhi HC

A high-stakes intellectual property showdown is unfolding in the global automobile and electric two-wheeler sector as Hero MotoCorp Limited has secured a temporary injunction from the Delhi High Court, restraining Urban Electric Mobility Pvt. Ltd. and Galaxy EV from using the marks “DESTINY”, “DESTINY+”, and “DESTINY PRO” on their electric scooters.  Background of Hero MotoCorp […]

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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 […]

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Lala Ji Diamond Trademark Case: Rajasthan HC Reinforces Mandatory Notice Requirement Under Trademarks Act

In a significant ruling on trademark law, the Rajasthan High Court emphasized the importance of issuing a mandatory notice before removing a registered trademark in the “Lala Ji Diamond trademark case.” The Court firmly stated that Jitendra Goyal, the creator of the former trademark “Lala Ji Diamond,” could not lose his rights without following the […]

Anupam Mittal’s Take on Maganlal Chikki: A Lesson in IP Protection

Anupam Mittal’s Take on Maganlal Chikki: A Lesson in IP Protection

Anupam Mittal, the entrepreneur behind Shaadi.com, recently posted on LinkedIn about his experience in Lonavala. While walking around Maganlal Nagar, the very famous place, he noticed something familiar at nearly every stall: the name “Maganlal Chikki.” Maganlal Chikki, an Indian snack, now commands a market estimated at ₹450 crore annually. But the sad part is, […]

Columbia Trademark Dispute Between Sportswear and University

Columbia Sportswear Sues Columbia University Over Trademark Dispute

Recently, a big piece of news has come. Columbia Sportswear filed a lawsuit against Columbia University. The case was filed on July 23 in the U.S. District Court, and it’s all about trademark infringement. Columbia Sportswear, which is a huge name worldwide for outdoor gear—like outerwear, sportswear, headgear, and even camping equipment—is accusing the university […]