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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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Messi Wins long battle over Trademark
Written By: Harshal Jain Lionel Messi is not somebody who needs an introduction-at least to those who follow football. As his stature grew, so did his fanbase around the world. From the streets of Barcelona to the fields of war torn Afghanistan and the narrow towns of world, Nos 10 jersey is worn with pride […]
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Emonster Haunts Apple for Trademark Violation
Authors: Stuti Raibagkar & Stuti Yagnik The launch of iPhone X may be a success but it has cost Apple a lot. Apple is now faced with one more lawsuit and this time it’s by a Japanese company. Apple Inc. has got sued for using wordmark ‘animoji’- a latest feature in iPhone X. Suit has […]
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