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 […]
Bombay High Court Upholds KPL’s Rights Over ‘Kirloskar’ Trademark
Big news is coming from Bombay, where the Bombay High Court has supported Kirloskar Proprietary Limited’s (KPL) right to use and manage the ‘Kirloskar’ brand name. Earlier, the Pune court had stopped KPL from giving permission to others to use the brand, but the High Court has now allowed it again. What Led to the […]
Delhi High Court Rules in Favor of Titan in Trademark Infringement Case Against Lenskart
A high-profile case in the Delhi High Court has recently made headlines for its intriguing reasoning. The court ruled in favor of Titan Company Limited in the matter of Titan vs. Lenskart, where Titan filed a lawsuit against Lenskart for trademark infringement. The judgment highlights the court’s firm stance on protecting intellectual property rights, especially […]
Delhi HC Orders to Amazon Flipkart and Meesho to Remove fake Product Which Violating Reliance Jio Trademarks
A big update was recently released about the Reliance vs E-commerce Trademark case by the Delhi HC. Many online retailers, including Amazon and Flipkart, have been ordered by the court to remove goods that were being offered for sale under names that were similar to “Reliance” and “Jio“—all without the required authorization. Reliance Industries filed a […]