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 […]
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 […]
Delhi HC Hears Parle Agro vs PepsiCo Trademark Dispute on Use of ‘Fizz’ in 7Up Packaging
Two beverage giants—Parle Agro and PepsiCo India—are facing off over the use of the word “Fizz” on 7Up packaging. Parle Agro vs PepsiCo trademark dispute started when Pepsico India started using the phrase “Fizz” prominently on 7Up bottles, a term Parle claims has been closely tied to its brand identity since the launch of Appy […]
Relief for Thalapathy Vijay: Madras HC Refuses Ban on TVK Party Flag in Trademark Dispute
In a recent development in the Thalapathy Vijay party flag case in trademark dispute, the Madras High Court, on August 18, 2025, rejected an application seeking a temporary injunction against the use of Vijay’s party flag. Vijay and his newly launched political party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), and a charitable trust claiming ownership of a […]
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 […]
Disproportionate: Delhi HC Quashed 12 Lakh Fine on Vi-John in Trademark Infringement Case Against Dabur
Big update in the Vi-John vs. Dabur trademark case—on July 31, 2025, the Delhi High Court decided that the ₹12 lakh fine on Vi-John was too harsh, especially since the delay in their response wasn’t serious enough to deserve such a high cost. Dabur said that Vi-John’s toothpaste looked too similar to its Meswak product—right […]
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, […]
Apple Inc. Initiates Lawsuit Over Alleged Trademark Violation by Apple Cinemas
Apple is making headlines once again, but this time for a different reason. It’s not due to the launch of a new product or streaming series, but rather because the company has filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against Apple Cinemas, a regional movie theater chain operated by Sand Media Corp. Apple alleges that the theater […]
Dabur vs. Patanjali: Toothpaste Packaging Dispute Heads to Trial After Mediation Fails
A major update has come in the trademark dispute between Dabur-Patanjali mediation fails in the toothpaste packaging dispute. In the recent update, the Delhi High Court was notified that the mediation efforts between Dabur and Patanjali had not succeeded. The case revolves around allegations made by Dabur, accusing Patanjali of copying the trade dress, i.e., […]
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 […]