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The Interplay between Religious Sensitiveness and Trademark Law in India

IP and Legal Filings

As a result, the rise of hypersensitivity to religion, religious texts, and religious symbols determines the jurisprudence around the utilisation of such marks under Indian trademark law, even if they are not strictly prohibited. Gebi Products [10] , The Gala Company used the label mark “LAXMI” to market brooms.

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STEALING HOME: A PROPOSAL FOR RESCUING FANS AND FRANCHISES FROM THE COUNTERFEIT SPORTS APPAREL MARKET

JIPL Online

v] Thus, the market for counterfeit sports apparel in the United States is quite large. ii) Policy rationales behind trademark law and their application in the sprots apparel context. the court summarized the modern purpose behind trademark protection in that they “help consumers to select goods. [ix] Euroquilt, Inc. ,

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Trademark Enforcement In E-Market : Challenges In Identifying The Infringer And Holding Them Accountable

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The issue of counterfeiting not only compromises a brand’s reputation or brand value, but also puts consumer safety at risk by allowing the sale and uninformed purchase of sub-standard goods. In the year 2017 the market value of the E-commerce was $38.5 Nakul Bajaj & Ors. [4] Nakul Bajaj &Ors, [Civil Suit No.

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Moment Marketing and its legal implications

Selvam & Selvam Blog

When used strategically, social media becomes one of the most powerful tools of digital marketing. With the evolution of social media, the concept of moment marketing has also become increasingly common. But what exactly is moment marketing? However, the concept of moment marketing is not new.

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Japanese IP High Court Steps on Louboutin’s Toes (Again) Over its Red Sole Mark

IPilogue

While Louboutin’s products retail for JPY80,000 ($613) and over and fall within the luxury brand market, Eizo’s shoes occupy the affordable or no-name brand markets, with an average retail price of JPY17,000 ($130). The court also took issue with Louboutin’s market research. 2015-29921 ).

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Scent As A Signature: Examining the Role Of Smell In Trademark Recognition

IP and Legal Filings

Trademarks are traditionally considered to be connected with visual elements that include logos, brand names, as well as packaging however, the field of trademarks has widened and it includes non-traditional marks, such as smells, sounds, colors etc. Iconic scents like Chanel No. Iconic scents like Chanel No.

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Redefining an Industry: Where is Champagne From?

IPilogue

For France, champagne is one of the most prestigious and expensive spirits in the market. French champagne producers are protected by intellectual property rules established by the World Trade Organization (WTO) that gives them a monopoly over the use of their brands. Its objections were unsurprising, to say the least.