Category: Disputes
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Sun Pharma given ‘Well-Known Trademark’ status in India
Sun Pharmaceuticals or Sun Pharma has been granted the status of a ‘Well-Known Trademark’ status in India. The status has been granted by Delhi High Court in a case related to the infringement of one of the trademarks related to the company.
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When the domain name containing a man and his wife’s initials expired
We will see in our current story where John McGinnis Halliday Gibson of the United Kingdom lost a domain name. Mr. Gibson had registered the domain name MoJac.com, which was an amalgamation of the names of him and his wife. However, the domain name was expired and registered by a United States based domain name…
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US authorities’ stern attack on FIFA piracy domains
The fever of the FIFA World Cup 2022 reached its pinnacle this Sunday. However, the World Cup also came with certain problems. Several domain names were up and running, that were illegally streaming the match.
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Steven King sues entities using ‘God is Dope’ mark
The famed writer claims that the entities had infringed upon his trademark over ‘God is Dope’. A phrase that was created by him. The concerned mark has been in constant use by the defendants for financial profits, without taking his consent first.
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Deliveroo fights the impersonator
Common sounding brand names can often be confusing. Sometimes, the matching of the name is coincidental while many a times it is intentional. There are often times when rival companies are purged down using this, as an instrument of competitive advantage as well.
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Indian Court gives landmark judgement protecting Personality Rights
Personality rights refer to the rights a person has against an unauthorised and ill intended use of their name, image, voice or anything immediately related to them, without their consent. This right might seem obvious, but a solid legal framework protecting this right is generally missing worldwide. Delhi High Court had been hearing a plea…
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Mississippi Supreme Court upholds judgment against cybersquatter
In 2018, Alyce G. Clarke Mississippi Lottery Law was passed. This law provided a way for the Mississippi State Lottery to be organized, for the maintenance of which Mississippi Lottery Corporation (MLC) was formed. A peculiar thing occurred related to the Lottery when a domain investor decided to register a series of domain names related…
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Respondent agrees to delete the domain, while the panel cancels Complaint
A remarkable feature about UDRP dispute resolution procedures is the honesty and integrity maintained in the dispute’s resolution. Even if a party is absent, the case isn’t decided against the absentee. Rather, the merits of the case are looked upon and a decision is taken. Kelin S.r.l. Is a designing company that makes motorcycle helmets…
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SoBold.com raises bold contentions
In domain disputes, mere registration of a trademark doesn’t appear sufficient most of the time. Any party before claiming exclusive right to a mark, must first present that it has acquired notoriety in respect to those terms. So Bold Limited, is a company based in the UK. The company provides web development services and uses…
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Panel’s harsh decision on English complainant
Although UDRP procedures are the benchmark of professionalism in the industry. Every once in a while a dispute decision surfaces that appear a little partial towards one party. Flexspace No 2 LLP is a company that provides services in relation to flexible offices, workshops, industrial and self-storage spaces. The company was however disturbed by the…
