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Infosys Vs Infosys
Written By : Rutuparna Acharya When it comes to Trademarks, if the mark is confusingly similar or identical to another, then there is a likelihood of confusion among the targeted consumers. Recently, Infosys, the IT outsourcing giant has won the trademark infringement battle over its name, against New York-based Information Technology firm Infosys International Inc. […]
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Christian Louboutin won trademark infringement battle over ‘Red Sole’
Written By: Rutuparna Acharya Christian Louboutin, is a renowned name in the world of fashion. His shoes are recognized by his signatory “Red sole”. The company has been using the mark ‘Red Sole’ continuously since 1992 and has an extensive presence in 60 countries. As a reason of which this “Red Sole” has been awarded […]
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Nestle lost monopoly over its ‘Four Fingered Bar’ shape of ‘Kitkat’ in EU
Written By: Stuti Yagnik Launched in 1935 as ‘Rowntree’s Chocolate Crisp’ and later on named ‘Kitkat’, the shape of this chocolate has always been its recognition among children and all chocolate lovers. Nestle, the owner of ‘Kitkat’ has always wanted to protect its shape to avoid the situation of its rivals coming up with the […]
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Hasbro trademarks the nostalgic smell of ‘Play Doh’
Written by: Ashka Vora The term ‘Play Doh’ does not require any introduction as it has been a basic house hold toy since years. This familiar substance used to create various shapes and objects has won the hearts of children since decades. Anyone who has ever played with or sniffed Play Doh is familiar with […]
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RAPUNZEL: THE MAIDEN IN TRADEMARK
Written By: Sohil Sankalp Recently, there has been news that a company “United Trademark Holdings” has applied in USPTO for trademark registration over ‘Rapunzel’. The company’s application has been opposed by a Massachusetts law professor Rebecca Curtin. Rapunzel features as the protagonist in the famous classical fairy tale ‘Rapunzel’. United Trademark is an American company […]
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Ferraro Rocher’s Sweet Victory against Golden Passion in Trade Dress Battle
Written by Sanghamitra Panda and Rutuparna Acharya Anyone who eats chocolates must have heard the name “Ferraro Rocher”. This mouth-watering, crispy chocolaty balls wrapped in golden coloured wrapper, are produced by an Italian chocolatier Ferrero Spa. These chocolates are especially known and recognised by their packaging and shape. Ferrero has secured trademark registrations in numerous […]
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