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The Special K: Kellogg v. Thanasi Kokkinakis

The Special K: Kellogg v. Thanasi Kokkinakis

Australian tennis player Thanasi Kokkinakis is facing a trade mark dispute against leading breakfast cereal manufacturer the Kellogg Company (Kellogg’s). Kokkinakis has registered his name ‘Special K’, for use in relation to sports clothing, racquets, and sporting events in lasses 25 (clothing), 28 (sporting goods)

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NIZAM’S wins the Trade Mark Battle

NIZAM’S wins the Trade Mark Battle

The mark “NIZAM” was used by the plaintiff, Rajesh Chugh for the business of selling “kebabs” and other related food items. The plaintiff has claimed that due to the extensive use of the mark and high quality of food items sold under this brand, it

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10 Things To Avoid During A Trademark Survey

10 Things To Avoid During A Trademark Survey

The survey for proving and disapproving trademark or where there is likelihood to create confusion are carried out by attorneys to avoid problems.

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What is The Cost for Copyright – A Creative Work in India?

What is The Cost for Copyright – A Creative Work in India?

Copyright is the exclusive legal right that is guaranteed to the owner of an artistic work, literary work, musical work and cinematograph films.  An artistic work may be in the form of a photograph, a poem, a novel, a song, and even computer software. The

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Trade Mark Search in India

Trade Mark Search in India

TRADE MARK SEARCH IN INDIA Introduction A trade mark is generally known as a brand name which helps to identify the goods and services of a particular business house. A trade mark helps to distinguish the goods and services of one business from another. A

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Mc Donald’s fails to keep its trademark “Big Mac”

Mc Donald’s fails to keep its trademark “Big Mac”

US based global giant, Mc Donald’s recently lost a legal battle with the Irish food giant, Supermac’s over the “Big Mac” and Mc trademarks. Supermac’s filed a petition before the EUIPO for cancellation of the use of the trademark by Mc Donald’s. The EUIPO said

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NCTA’S “10G” TRADEMARK: IS IT A REALITY?

NCTA’S “10G” TRADEMARK: IS IT A REALITY?

NCTA- The Internet & Television Association is partnering with CableLabs and Cable Europe and has come with the new news about the broadband services and has begun with its technology crusade for 10 gigabits per second – to provide their service to U.S consumer and

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Disney Faces Backlash Over Its “Hakuna Matata” Trademark

Disney Faces Backlash Over Its “Hakuna Matata” Trademark

Following the dissatisfaction shown by the Fijian people with the trademark “Bula,” their national greeting, which was registered by a coffee shop in Florida, the Kenyan people are expressing their displeasure with Walt Disney’s trademark “Hakuna Matata,” which was registered for Lion King merchandise. The

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Cadbury Loses Trademark Battle over its Purple Colour

Cadbury Loses Trademark Battle over its Purple Colour

Cadbury has hit yet another snag in its decades-long fight to own the right to brand purple, which it has used on its chocolate bars since 1905. Cadbury was unsuccessful in its attempt to patent a purple color, according to the Court of Appeal. “The

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Levi’s tab in a battle with YSL products

Levi’s tab in a battle with YSL products

Levi Strauss & Co.’s trademark red, blue or white tab has led it to bring a legal action against Yves Saint Laurent America, the America segment of the Parisian fashion house. According to the court documents, the tab has become a distinctive feature that distinguishes

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