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The Interplay between Religious Sensitiveness and Trademark Law in India

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As a result, the rise of hypersensitivity to religion, religious texts, and religious symbols determines the jurisprudence around the utilisation of such marks under Indian trademark law, even if they are not strictly prohibited. Gebi Products [10] , The Gala Company used the label mark “LAXMI” to market brooms.

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Elon Musk’s Obsession with Letter ‘X’- A Possible Trademark Issue for Twitter in India?

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Indian Trademark Law and Twitter’s Rebranding Decision But a much more thought-provoking discussion and research for IP enthusiasts like us is the scope of protection that can be given to Twitter for this ‘X’ logo in the Indian trademark regime.

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Vans v. FCB: Taking a Look at the Delhi High Court’s Restrictions on the Rights of Well Known Trademarks vis-a-vis Prior Use

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The petitioner then entered the Indian market in 2011. on the other hand, filed for the trademark IVANS in 2002, claiming use since 1999. on the other hand, filed for the trademark IVANS in 2002, claiming use since 1999. Latha Nair) on preservation of the mark’s distinctiveness and reputation.

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Court Denies Injunction in Competitive Keyword Ad Lawsuit–Nursing CE Central v. Colibri

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For example, 9th Circuit courts used the “Internet trinity” factors in the 2000s, and then switched in 2011 to a unique four-factor test from the Network Automation. ” Marketing channel. Colibri appeared first on Technology & Marketing Law Blog. ” Relatedness of goods. Mark similarity.

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U.S. Supreme Court laid down the ruling for the scope of distinctiveness in General terms.

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In the United States as well, trademark laws prohibit the trademarking of generic terms because it would give someone a monopoly on a product. Company in 2011 submitted its four trademark applications to the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for the use of “BOOKING.COM” as a word trademark.

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Google’s Search Disambiguation Doesn’t Create Initial Interest Confusion–Aliign v. lululemon

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Aliign “is an event, lifestyle, and apparel company” allegedly with a first trademark use in 2011. If they really wanted to build their business, they could have invested that money into marketing instead of legal fees. lululemon appeared first on Technology & Marketing Law Blog.

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Courts Still Have No Clue How to Determine Who Owns Social Media Accounts–JLM v. Gutman

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Gutman created a Pinterest account in 2011 and an Instagram account in 2012, shortly after she began working for JLM. Gutman appeared first on Technology & Marketing Law Blog. This is the latest entry in a long-running legal battle between Hayley Paige Gutman, a bridalwear designer, and JLM Couture, her one-time employer.