Big Update: CGPDTM Opens Call for Suggestions on Trademark Rules
The CGPDTM has introduced several important initiatives, including a public invitation for stakeholders to provide feedback and recommendations on the drafting of new trademark guidelines. CGPDTM Trademark Notice 2025 update, released through the authority’s official website, is intended to simplify and harmonize India’s trademark registration and opposition processes. What Updates Has CGPDTM Announced for Trademark […]
Cognizant vs Atyati: SC Allows Logo Use After Bombay HC Restriction
Another major trademark dispute has reached the Indian courts, this time involving global IT services company Cognizant and Bengaluru-based fintech firm Atyati Technologies. Cognizant vs Atyati is centered on Atyati’s new logo, which is more like six-sided honeycomb-inspired logo. In its first order, the Bombay HC told Cognizant to stop using its newly adopted logo. […]
Understanding Trade Name vs Trademark: Meaning, Protection, and Examples
Starting a new business can feel overwhelming, especially when you come across terms that sound similar but carry very different meanings in the legal and business world. Words matter—because in law, each term holds its own definition and protection. In the field of intellectual property rights (IPR), trade name vs trademark is especially true when […]
Delhi High Court Cracks Down on Fake Burger King Franchise Scam: Websites Suspended, Bank Accounts Frozen
The Delhi High Court has once again made it clear that protecting a company’s name and brand is a top priority, especially when it comes to trademark misuse and fraud. This was evident in the ongoing case involving a fake Burger King franchise website. The Court ordered these websites and emails to be shut down and […]
From Criticism to Trademark: Jordon Hudson’s “Gold Digger” Move With Belichick
Hollywood continues to set milestones in trademark protection and intellectual property law. Recently, Jordon Hudson, a 24-year-old best known as the girlfriend of NFL coaching legend Bill Belichick, filed an application to trademark the phrase “Gold Digger.” Jordon Hudson Gold Digger trademark move has drawn significant public attention, as the term has often been used […]
Supreme Court Rejects Pernod Ricard’s Appeal in Blenders Pride vs. London Pride Trademark Battle
Another trademark battle has come into the spotlight, this time between global liquor giant Pernod Ricard, maker of the popular whisky brand Blenders Pride, and London Pride, owned by Karanveer Singh Chhabra of JK Enterprises. The Blenders Pride vs London Pride trademark dispute moved through the lower courts before finally reaching the Supreme Court of […]
Operation Sindoor Trademark Denied: What the Government and MoD Said in Parliament
One big update has arrived for investors and businesses: during the recent Parliament session, the Government of India clarified that no trademark for Operation Sindoor will be granted. This announcement comes after weeks of speculation and a flood of trademark applications filed by companies and individuals. Businesses were particularly interested in trademarking the term to […]
Delhi HC Trademark Dispute: How the Yatra Case Started
In a landmark ruling that further defines India’s intellectual property laws, in Yatra Online vs Mach Conferences case the Delhi High Court declared that the word “Yatra” is a generic expression and cannot be exclusively claimed as a trademark. Yatra Online Limited, a travel booking platform, tried to prevent Mach Conferences & Events Limited—a company […]
Lootere Title Dispute: Why the Court Allowed Disney+Hotstar to Stream the Web Series
The Bombay High Court has rejected a plea seeking to block the release and streaming of Disney+ Hotstar’s web series Lootere, dismissing claims by filmmaker Suneel Darshan, who argued that the rights of title belonged to his 1993 film starring Sunny Deol and Juhi Chawla. This is very important to understand, and shows the perfect […]
Taylor Swift Trademark Strategy: How She Protects Her Brand, Similar Moves in India, and Her New Album The Life of a Showgirl
Today, we’ll talk about one of the world’s most awarded singers — not her personal life or controversies, but her smart use of intellectual property (IP) protection, Taylor Swift trademark strategy, and how serious she is when it comes to the protection of her identity. She has registered dozens of trademarks — covering her stage […]