Nike and The Shoe Surgeon End Legal Battle Over Trademark Dispute
Nike Inc., the global sportswear giant known for its iconic sneakers, and Dominic Ciambrone—better known as The Shoe Surgeon—have officially settled their high-profile legal battle over trademark infringement. What started as a clash between creative expression and brand protection has now ended with a court-approved agreement. Let’s dive into the details of the case, the […]
Amazon Trademark Dispute: Delhi High Court Halts ₹340-Crore Penalty on Amazon
On July 1, 2025, the Delhi High Court temporarily stayed its earlier ruling that ordered Amazon to pay ₹340 crore to Lifestyle Equities, the owner of the Beverly Hills Polo Club (BHPC) brand. The payment stemmed from allegations of trademark misuse involving products sold by Cloudtail India through Amazon’s platform. This stay order comes while Amazon […]
MS Dhoni Secures Trademark for Iconic Nickname ‘Captain Cool’
MS Dhoni officially trademarked the phrase ‘Captain Cool’ on 16 July. The nickname is widely associated with him due to his calm and composed behavior on the cricket field, no matter how intense the situation. Now, no one can use this phrase without his permission in India. This nickname has been closely associated with him […]
Delhi HC Fines Amazon ₹340 Crore in Major Trademark Dispute
Recently, the Delhi HC Fines Amazon Technologies Inc. ₹340 crore under IPR laws. Here’s a quick breakdown of the case. The Beverly Hills Polo Club vs Amazon trademark infringement case has several details. Amazon and Cloudtail India got involved in the case because Cloudtail was selling clothes with a logo that looked very similar to […]
Trademark and Patent Agent Examination Date 2026: Eligibility Criteria, Process, and more
Trademark and patent agent examination date has been annouced by the Office Controller General of Patents, Designs, and Trademarks. These exams certify professionals to assist individuals and businesses in protecting their Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) The CGPDTM has recently released an official notification on 19/05/2025 announcing the dates for the 2026 examinations, generating significant interest […]
Trademark Search in India – Complete Guide on Process, Types, Benefits & Fees Before Filing
In today’s world, where millions of brands are competing for attention, a trademark search has become more important than ever. It’s quite common to come across businesses that have similar names, logos, or even sound-alike brand names. This becomes even more challenging when a business plans to expand internationally. Because each country has its own […]
Service Mark Registration: Trademark
Service mark is one sure method of protecting your brand. As the name suggests of Service Mark Registration is a law made for the service providers. We all have heard about trademark search, but a service mark also exists. For many people, it might be confusing, but the key difference lies in their names. So, […]
Trademark Application in India
With as large and competitive a market as India, a brand name can turn out to be the greatest ammunition which any business can possess. Whether you are a startup, SME, or multinational, having your brand name trademarked in India is a business imperative. This is a brief overview of the whole process of trademark […]
How to do a search for trademark
With business now as competitive as ever before, a unique and distinctive brand is crucial. One of the simplest actions towards safeguarding your brand can be having a good trademark search. It ensures your favourite brand attributes in the guise of a name, logo, slogan, or symbol are not only unique but also not copying […]
What is trademark: Brand’s Identity, Name, Logo
What is trademark, A trademark is required for all small and large businesses. A trademark differentiates the company’s product or service from the product or service of someone else in the market. Today we will be learning about trademarks, types of trademarks, why they are important, how to get them registered, and why trademark safeguards […]