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5 Landmark Trademark Infringement Cases of 2022

Intepat

Having found that the Respondent was operating hotels under the name “Sai Renaissance” in Bangalore, they alleged that this was an infringement of their trademark and sought damages. This case emphasises the clean hands doctrine vis-à-vis trademark law. However, it was distinct due to its emphasis on the dominant part test.

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WHAT, IN THE NAME OF GOD, …?: Intellectual Property Rights In Holy Names, Sacred Words, & Other Aspects of Creation

LexBlog IP

The report notes on page 11 that “In 2003, research estimates put the [U.S.] But just a quick look at the USPTO’s Trademark Electronic Search System (or TESS ) databases reveals many live deistic trademarks include as all or part of a U.S. registered trademarks: Elohim—4. Jehovah–8.

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SpicyIP Weekly Review (August 7- August 13)

SpicyIP

In an incisive post, Mathews argues that the DHC’s ruling is too broad and ignores the cutoff date (in 2003 – 13 years prior to the amendment of the Rules) for placing the reservation within the country’s Patent Rules. There were various reasons for refusing the application including lack of inventive step.