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Temu v. Shein
Two megaretailers accuse each other of copying, stealing secrets, and unfair business tactics. Summary : Shein sued Temu in U.S. federal...

JK Muthu
Aug 72 min read


Estate of Joseph Shuster v. Warner Bros.
Superman creator’s family claims international copyright rights — U.S. court says “Not our job.” Summary : The family of Joe Shuster, who...

JK Muthu
Aug 61 min read


Inter Ikea Systems BV v. I Key Home Studio LLP & Anr.
Using “IKEY” to mimic “IKEA” misleads consumers—trademark rights must be protected. Summary : IKEA India brought a trademark infringement...

JK Muthu
Aug 52 min read


Curtin v. United Trademark Holdings, Inc.
Consumers cannot oppose trademarks just for being generic—only commercial harm counts Summary : Rebecca Curtin, a law professor and doll...

JK Muthu
Aug 41 min read


Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. v. Netgear Inc.
“Fair licensing and antitrust implications in tech patent disputes” Description : The dispute dealt with FRAND (Fair, Reasonable, and...

JK Muthu
Aug 21 min read


Casio Keisanki Kabushiki Kaisha v. Riddhi Siddhi Retail Venture
“Unauthorized use of trademarks after license expiry leads to liability” Description : The case highlights the rights of trademark owners...

JK Muthu
Aug 11 min read


Bhaktivedanta Book Trust vs. Unknown Defendants
Courts step in to protect spiritual literature from online piracy. Description : The case revolves around the unauthorized digital...

JK Muthu
Jul 311 min read


Bata India Ltd. v. Chawla Boot House
“Upholding protection for well-known marks beyond product category” Description : This case focused on the misuse of a globally...

JK Muthu
Jul 301 min read


Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Inc. v. Goldsmith
“A turning point in U.S. copyright law on fair use and commercial art” Description : This U.S. Supreme Court case dealt with the...

JK Muthu
Jul 291 min read


Amlesh Kumar vs. State of Bihar
“Criminal proceedings misused in trademark disputes” Description : This case highlights the improper use of criminal proceedings in...

JK Muthu
Jul 281 min read


Registrar of Trade Marks v. J.B. Williams & Co. Inc.
Use in Trade Is a Precondition for Registration Trademark protection requires actual commercial use or intent to use Parties Involved :...

JK Muthu
Jul 262 min read


N.R. Dongre and Ors. v. Whirlpool Co. and Anr.
Transborder Reputation Can Protect an Unregistered Trademark A well-known foreign brand can claim rights in India even before local use...

JK Muthu
Jul 252 min read


ITC Limited v. Registrar of Trade Marks
Failure to Record Assignment Can Cost Trademark Rights Substantive trademark rights must not be denied due to technicalities Parties...

JK Muthu
Jul 242 min read


The Official Liquidator of Ideal Jawa Ltd. v. Registrar of Trade Marks & Other
"No trademark without title — liquidator holds the reins of IP in winding-up" Short Description : This case centered on the control of...

JK Muthu
Jul 232 min read


Vimi Verma v. Sanjay Verma & Others
"Family name, shared fame — Delhi HC enforces trademark rights within heirs" Short Description : This case revolves around a trademark...

JK Muthu
Jul 222 min read


Adidas AG vs. Keshav H. Tulsiani & Ors.
“Unauthorized use of ‘ADIDAS’ name on textiles creates real likelihood of confusion and dilutes brand identity.” Short Description...

JK Muthu
Jul 211 min read


Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories v. Fast Cure Pharma
"Prescription for brand protection in pharma sector" Overview : This case involves a dispute between a leading pharmaceutical company,...

JK Muthu
Jul 191 min read


Boroline v. Borobeauty
Legacy brand defends its identity against dilution" Overview : This case features the famous Indian brand “Boroline” defending its...

JK Muthu
Jul 181 min read


Starbucks Corporation v. Sardarbuksh Coffee & Co.
"Global coffee giant brews a win in trademark battle" Overview : This case gained widespread attention as it involved Starbucks, a global...

JK Muthu
Jul 171 min read


Shyam Sel and Power Limited v. Atibir Industries Company Limited
"Trademark integrity safeguarded in the steel industry" Overview : This case addresses infringement and passing off involving a...

JK Muthu
Jul 161 min read
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