Trademark

Indian start-up resists Boston firm's bid to trademark 'digital vaccines'

The world’s digital vaccine market, conservatively valued at ~$10 billion, is bracing for a classic David versus Goliath battle at the US Patent and Trademark Office. An Indian start up is resisting a bid by a Boston based biotech firm which has filed for the 'digital vaccines' trademark and many leading researchers from America's most reputed institutions are backing the Indian start up's case to keep 'digital vaccines' in the scientific realm.

Trademark debate: The conflict between Paytm, India Post shows why everything can't have copyright

According to trademark law, generic names (common names, dictionary words, descriptive words) are not protected as trademarks. An example of a generic name is ‘rice’- an individual/company can register the brand name used for selling rice (such as ‘India Gate’ or ‘Daawat’) but not the word ‘rice’ itself.

Granting trademark over buildings like Mumbai's Taj Mahal Palace violates citizen's right to cultural heritage

Trademarks over buildings such as Mumbai's iconic Taj Mahal Palace Hotel should not be granted by the Indian Trademark Office as it would unfairly restrict the right of the public to their cultural heritage

Ivanka Trump's brand wins Chinese trademarks after taking office; critics point conflict of interest

China has granted provisional approval for four Ivanka Trump trademarks, with 14 applications filed around the time she took on an official White House role

Startup Series: Founder conflicts and key asset ownership

One of the most common disagreements arise from the ownership of things that founders may bring to the potluck called the startup.

Arnab Goswami vs Times Now: Nation wants to know whether you can own catchphrases? You can't

Arnab Goswami has recently been threatened with legal action by Times Now over the use of the phrase, '"nation wants to know". Times Now, where Goswami worked in the capacity of the editor-in-chief, has asked the journalist not to use the phrase on his upcoming news channel Republic TV, which is expected to be launched shortly.

RIM Now Faces Legal Challenge On "BBM" Trademark

RIM, still smarting over having to change the name of its yet-to-come OS, faces a similar trademark challenge over its instant messaging service.

RIM Accused Of Infringing BBX Trademark

A New Mexico firm claims the "BBX" name is protected by trademarks it holds and is threatening to take legal action against RIM.

Moto Z and MotoMods Accessories leak

Press renders of the rumoured Moto Z, rebranded from Moto X has been leaked by the popular source of all the leaks, Evan Blass yesterday.

Sweden's IKEA loses right to use its own name in Indonesia | Reuters

JAKARTA Swedish furniture giant IKEA has lost the right to use its own brand name in Indonesia after a legal battle with a local company that claimed the trademark, court documents released earlier this week showed. The court decision could make foreign companies even more cautious to invest in Southeast Asia's biggest economy, which is already growing at its weakest pace since the global financial crisis