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 […]
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 […]
Duniyadari Logo Dispute: Delhi High Court Urges Zee to Review Design, India Today Open to Talks
One more trademark clash is making headlines in India and has landed before the Delhi High Court. In the most recent turn, the court is preparing to take up the ongoing ‘Duniyadari’ logo dispute involving the India Today Group and Zee Media Corporation. The case revolves around Zee’s use of the title ‘Duniyadari’—written in Gurmukhi […]