What Is Trademark Squatting? Meaning, Risks, and Measures to Prevent It
Your brand is your identity. In a global market, that identity is a target for people looking to make a quick profit. As companies grow, they often face a problem called trademark squatting. This happens when another person registers your brand name in a different country before you do. Their goal? Usually, it’s to sell […]
Prior Use vs Registration: Decoding the Section 18 and Section 34 Trademark Conflict
In India, owning a brand name is a tale of two powers: the official certificate you get from the government and the actual time you’ve spent selling in the market. This creates a constant tug-of-war. At the center of this struggle are Section 18 and Section 34 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999. If you […]
Trademark Bullying Explained: Strategies to Prevent from Trademark Bullying
In today’s world, companies rely on their brand as an important asset. However, in some cases, they may go beyond legal or ethical limits to protect it. When a large company uses its legal weight to scare off smaller competitors with baseless claims, it’s called Trademark Bullying. We’re going to look at how this happens […]
The 2026 WIPO Blueprint: How Bandai Namco Masters Global Trademark Success
In an era where digital experiences and iconic characters leap across borders in the blink of an eye, a company’s creative spark is only as strong as the legal shield protecting it. For an industry titan like Bandai Namco and Bandai Trademark Strategies, staying ahead isn’t just about launching the next hit game or toy; […]
Taylor Swift Files Trademarks for Voice and Image to Combat AI Deepfakes
The intersection of intellectual property law and generative artificial intelligence has reached a critical turning point. We have all seen those eerie videos or heard songs where an artist’s voice sounds perfect, but the artist never actually recorded that. Taylor Swift, who has spent her entire career fighting for the right to own her work, […]
USPTO Brings Trademark Education to NFL Draft®: What It Means for Athletes
The transition from collegiate athletics to the professional ranks represents a significant shift in legal status. For an elite athlete, this period marks the transformation from a student-player into a commercial enterprise. To address the legal complexities associated with this change, the United States Patent Trademark Office – USPTO trademark NFL Draft Present in Pittsburgh. […]
Delhi HC Fines Parle Agro ₹10 Lakh in PepsiCo ‘For The Bold’ Trademark Dispute
The Delhi High Court has taken a tough stand against Parle Agro by imposing a ₹10 lakh fine during a long legal battle. This penalty did not come from the final verdict on who owns the slogan but from a failure to follow court orders. In the ongoing Parle Agro vs PepsiCo trademark dispute, the […]
AEW Files Trademark for ‘AEW Redemption’: New 2026 Event Incoming?
The wrestling world is often focused on what happens inside the squared circle, but some of the most telling moves happen within the paperwork of the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Recently, All Elite Wrestling caught the eye of industry observers by submitting a brand-new AEW Trademark that suggests a major shift is coming […]
7-Eleven “BIG BITE” Trademark Dispute: Why the US Giant Lost a Trademark Battle in India
The landscape of intellectual property rights in India is often a battlefield where global recognition clashes with local statutory compliance. A prominent example of this is the 7-Eleven BIG BITE trademark dispute, a case that serves as a critical lesson for multinational corporations. While 7-Eleven is a household name globally, its failure to protect its […]
Trademark Objection vs Opposition: Key Differences Explained Simply for 2026
Protecting a brand name is a major milestone for any business owner in 2026. However, the path from filing a trademark application to actually owning the registration is not a straightforward process. Many entrepreneurs get a bit of a shock when they receive a notice from the registry or a legal letter from a competitor. […]