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Landmark Trademark Battles: Shaping Brand Protection Globally and in India

IP and Legal Filings

Protection of trademarks is important for the following reasons: Preservation of brand identity Prevention of customer confusion Business investment protection Fair Competition Innovation in branding Famous infringement cases within the areas of intellectual property underline complex legal issues and stakes involved.

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Some Thoughts on the Bombay High Court Order in Pidilite v. Astral Design Infringement Case

SpicyIP

Astral Industries, we are pleased to bring to you this post by SpicyIP intern Aarav Gupta, discussing the Court’s finding on mosaicing and highlighting the lack of three factor assessment for interim injunctions. Brief Background Pidilite argued that their registered design was novel and visually distinctive.

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IP as a political instrument in Russia

The IPKat

In the spring and summer of 2022, following the international sanctions imposed upon Russia after its invasion of Ukraine, Russia introduced several landmark changes to its IP law, most notably to patent, trademark and copyright laws. The list includes such well-known brands as Apple, HP, Panasonic, Siemens, Tesla, and Volkswagen.

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Rise of Patents in India and Amended Rules Of 2024

IP and Legal Filings

INTRODUCTION The Patent Act was enforced on 20 th April, 1972. It is a statutory right which was granted by the government of India and in return the inventor of the patent have to completely disclose their creation. While, the patent provides a strong security, it is essential to be aware of its geographical limitations.

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When Is Trade Secret Protection the Right Choice?

The IP Law Blog

Companies rely on intellectual property (“IP”) rights to protect their valuable information, creations, and branding. IP rights come in several forms: copyrights, trademarks, patents, and trade secrets. Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) states, ” a trademark protects brand names and logos used on goods and services.

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Ukraine: Intellectual Property as a War Weapon

LexBlog IP

On 1 er March, the European Patent Office (EPO) made its voice heard from Munich. Freeze on international cooperation. On 9 March, the EUIPO announced that it was discontinuing all cooperation with the Russian Intellectual Property Office (also known as “Rospatent”) and the Eurasian Patent Organisation. a) Before the EPO.

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Ukraine: Intellectual Property as a War Weapon

IP Tech Blog

On 1 er March, the European Patent Office (EPO) made its voice heard from Munich. Freeze on international cooperation. On 9 March, the EUIPO announced that it was discontinuing all cooperation with the Russian Intellectual Property Office (also known as “Rospatent”) and the Eurasian Patent Organisation. a) Before the EPO.