Dupe Culture and Trademark Law: When Does Copying Become Infringement?
Social media has fundamentally changed how we shop. This shift created a trend known as Dupe Culture. From luxury leather goods to high-end serums, “dupes” offer a lookalike experience without the premium price tag. But where does the consumer’s bargain end and a legal violation begin? We need to look closely at the friction between […]
UDRP Explained: How Brands Can Recover Domain Names from Cybersquatters
Digital assets define modern business identity. When a third party registers a domain name with bad intentions to mimic your trademark, it is more than an inconvenience. It’s a direct threat to your brand. To fight this, we use the Uniform Domain Name Policy. This administrative framework allows rights holders to bypass the high costs […]
Three Trademark Applications Filed for ‘Cockroach Janta Party’ as Viral Movement Surges
The Indian legal landscape is currently facing a strange development. What started as a social media trend has hit the desk of the (CGPDTM) Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trademarks. Three separate parties now want exclusive rights to the name “Cockroach Janta Party.” This move proves how fast a digital meme can turn into […]
Delhi High Court Declares GSK’s Calpol a Well-Known Trademark in India
The Delhi High Court recently issued a pivotal ruling for the pharmaceutical industry. By granting “well-known” status to Calpol, the court has fundamentally altered how this brand is shielded under Indian law. Owned by Glaxo Group Limited, Calpol is much more than just a paracetamol brand; it’s a household staple. This judicial recognition confirms that […]
Portuguese Court Rules Against Louis Vuitton in ‘LV’ Initials Trademark Dispute
When luxury fashion meets local tradition, legal sparks usually fly. Recently, the Portuguese courts stepped in to settle a high-stakes disagreement between a global giant and a regional producer. The Licores do Vale vs Louis Vuitton Trademark Case offers a clear look at how judges weigh market reality against brand prestige. It’s a decision that […]
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, […]