TRADEMARK DISPUTES
Tesla Vs Tesla: HC orders mediation in trademark dispute between Musk's firm & Gurugram-based company
The Delhi High Court has directed Tesla Inc. and Gurugram-based Tesla Power India to mediate their trademark dispute. Tesla Inc. alleges that Tesla Power India's use of the "Tesla" trademark infringes on its rights, causing consumer confusion and harming its business. Mediation is scheduled for July 18, with a further hearing on September 18.
US Supreme Court bars 'Donald Trump too small' trademark
The U.S. Supreme Court barred on Thursday a federal trademark for the phrase "Trump Too Small" - an irreverent criticism of former President Donald Trump - rejecting a California lawyer's claim that the trademark denial violated his constitutional free speech rights.
Tesla Power India asks vendors to remove Tesla marks from EVs amid trademark dispute
Gurugram-based Tesla Power India informed the Delhi High Court about removing Tesla marks from electric scooters. The company assured compliance with its undertaking and refrained from entering the electric vehicle market.
HC offers relief to Pidilite in Dr Fixit dispute for now
Bombay High Court restrains Dubond Products India from selling waterproofing product with identical trademark of Dr Fixit, as per Pidilite Industries' complaint.
Bombay HC grants temporary relief to Pidilite in Dr Fixit trademark dispute
Mumbai-based Pidilite Industries, the maker of Fevicol and M-Seal adhesive brands, has approached the court to restrain Dubond Products from allegedly infringing its registered trademarks, copyright and passing off for its waterproofing brand Dr Fixit LW.
Ecommerce in slow lane; PhonePe-BharatPe truce
Happy Monday! Online sales haven’t picked up during the final quarter of FY24, industry officials said. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
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PhonePe, BharatPe settle legal dispute over 'Pe'
The legal battle began in 2018 when PhonePe issued a legal notice to BharatPe, asking the latter to stop using 'Pe' in Devanagari script in their brand name.
BharatPe, PhonePe settle long-standing trademark dispute
BharatPe and PhonePe settle long-standing legal disputes over trademark 'Pe' suffix.
Explained: Why Cognizant changed its logo on online media channels in India
Cognizant updated its logo on social media to 'Innovate', removed it from the India website, and faced a logo trademark dispute with Atyati Technologies. The firm also introduced the Bluebolt program, yielding significant cost savings and experiencing a reduction in global employee count.
Supreme Court dismisses PhonePe's appeal over trademark dispute with DigiPe Fintech
Supreme Court dismissed PhonePe's appeal against DigiPe's trademark use. The court noted other companies with similar 'Pe' suffix. The ongoing lawsuit readiness and differences in services between PhonePe and DigiPe were highlighted.
Legal battle erupts over ‘Mr. Bean’ trademark; UK co gets injunction against Lonavala theme park
The court has issued a temporary injunction restraining Mr. Bean Trampoline Park near Lonavala from using the ‘Mr. Bean’ trademark and associated artwork in any manner following an application from UK-based company Tiger Aspect Kids & Family Ltd. The matter is scheduled to be heard next on June 14.
Trademark infringement: SC directs 'London Pride' whisky maker to consider changing packaging
The Supreme Court directed a Madhya Pradesh-based company producing 'London Pride' whisky to consider changing the trade dress and color of its product, as they closely resemble liquor major Pernod Ricard India Pvt Ltd's 'Blenders Pride' and 'Imperial Blue' whisky. The court asked for the company's willingness to alter the visual appearance of its product by the next hearing.
Apple to halt US sales of Series 9, Ultra 2 smartwatches over patent dispute
The move comes after an order in October from the US International Trade Commission (ITC) that could bar Apple from importing its Apple Watches after finding the devices violate medical technology company Masimo's patent rights.
SC asks ITC, Britannia to resolve dispute over butter cookies packaging
Observing that both companies make premium products that are consumed by everyone, a bench led by Justice Sanjiv Khanna said that “it will be better if (the companies) can talk to each other" and resolve the issue. It also posted the matter for further hearing January.
'Yellowstone' showdown: Taylor Sheridan's Bosque Ranch sues Cole Hauser's coffee brand over trademark dispute
In a lawsuit filed on November 21 in the federal court of the Northern District of Texas in San Angelo, Sheridan alleges that Free Rein has employed a brand mark "strikingly similar" to Bosque Ranch with the intent to "mistake or deceive regarding the affiliation, connection, or association" of the company with Bosque Ranch, according to court documents.
Legal battle over trademark of the phrase 'Trump too Small'
In a high-profile legal battle, the US Supreme Court is deliberating the 'Trump Too Small' trademark case. The dispute, independent of former President Donald Trump, centers on California attorney Steve Elster's quest to trademark the phrase for T-shirts. The case raises critical questions about the intersection of trademark law and free speech rights, with the US Patent and Trademark Office's rejection of Elster's registration at the core of the issue. The dispute also touches on the origins of the phrase in the 2016 Republican primaries and the boundaries of political commentary.
Elon Musk's X hit with trademark lawsuit from marketing agency
The lawsuit by X Social Media claims that X Corp, which owner Elon Musk began rebranding to X from Twitter in July, was likely to cause consumer confusion.
Taco Bell marks 'Taco Tuesday' trademark resolution with free tacos. See how to get complimentary tacos
Taco Bell celebrates Taco John's relinquishing "Taco Tuesday" trademark with complimentary tacos. Notable events have been planned for September 12.
Jack Daniels wins trademark dispute over a poop-themed dog toy at Supreme Court; Details here
The Supreme Court also said that the lower courts should now consider if the products from the toy company invoking Jack Daniels are likely to cause confusion for the consumers.
How online dispute resolution can be a game changer for protecting IPR of women entrepreneurs
Despite growing numbers, the gender gap persists. Women business-owners face unique challenges in the entrepreneurial ecosystem, including limited access to capital, networks and resources. However, they have always demonstrated extraordinary resilience and creativity in developing solutions.
Recovery and restoration of FB group ownership cannot be termed as trademark dispute, says Bombay HC
According to the application, the petitioner club, founded in February 1928, had asked one of its office-bearers, Kanwar Singh, to create internet-based chat groups for better social media outreach. Singh, on the plaintiff's instructions, created a Facebook group named after the club.
US Supreme Court asked to decide if AI can be a patent 'inventor'
A computer scientist who has waged a global campaign for patents covering inventions conceived by his artificial intelligence system asked the US Supreme Court on Friday to hear his case.
IndiaMART and four other Indian markets figure in US Notorious Markets list
eleased by the US Trade Representative (USTR) on Tuesday, the 2022 Notorious Markets List identifies 39 online and 33 physical markets that are reported to engage in or facilitate substantial trademark counterfeiting or copyright piracy.
Islamabad court grants relief to Malabar group in a trademark dispute with a local jeweller
The court issued the arrest order as the jeweller Mohammad Faizan failed to comply with an earlier order that had directed him to stop the use of the identical logo and the tagline ‘Celebrate the beauty of Life’, allegedly identical to Indian jewellery firm Malabar Gold (Pvt) Ltd.
Bombay HC grants interim relief to Glenmark in trademark ‘Alex’ dispute
The Bombay High Court has restrained herbal product maker Alex World Class Products Pvt Ltd from using the trademark ‘Alex’ for its product and directed the Jaipur-based company to hand over the domain name to Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd, until further orders.
Luxury shoemaker Manolo Blahnik wins decades-long legal battle in China over trademark dispute
The dispute started when a competitor started calling itself 'Manolo & Blahnik' in 1999.
Delhi HC refers to arbitration dispute between Munjals over use of Hero trademark
Justice Vibhu Bakhru, while dealing with the petition filed by Vijay Kumar Munjal and Hero Electric Vehicles Pvt Ltd under the Arbitration Act for appointment of an arbitrator, stated that former Chief Justice of India Justice Dipak Mishra, former Supreme Court judge Justice Indu Malhotra and former Delhi High Court judge Justice Indermeet Kaur shall constitute the 'Arbitral Tribunal' to adjudicate the disputes related to the Munjal Family Settlement Agreement and Trade Marks and Name Agreement.
What to do in case of a website or domain name dispute
In September 2020, NIXI carried out certain amendments in the INDRP Rules of Procedure, INDRP Policy and the Code of Ethical Conduct for Arbitrators. These rules have made way for electronic mode of filing and communication.
What to do if your brand name is stolen or misused
In case of well-known or very famous marks, no other person or entity can subsequently adopt, register, or use an identical or confusingly similar mark for any kind of products or services, unless authorised by the original proprietor.
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