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Roger Ramsey’s AussieMite yeast spread wins trademark dispute with Dick Smith’s OzEmite
Dick Smith’s food company suffered a major blow after the court ruled that the name of its flagship OzEmite spread must be replaced. The ruling made yesterday by IP Australia was in favour of Adelaide businessman Roger Ramsey and his AussieMite spread, also yeast extract, after a proceedings was initiated by him against Mr Smith’s similarly branded product. (さらに…)
Niranjan Hiranandani files suit in HC against daughter for alleged trademark infringement
Niranjan Hiranandani, who is a leading real estate businessman has filed a case in Bombay High Court against his daughter Priya Hiranandani Vandrevala, seeking to intimidate her from using the name ‘Hiranandani’ in her business. The suit has also sought Rs 50 crore damages for alleged infringement of copyright and trademark by ‘Hiranandani Living Pvt Ltd’ promoted by defendant Priya. The suit was filed last week by Niranjan, his brother Surendra and their company Hiranandani Constructions Private Ltd (HCPL). (さらに…)
PepsiCo Inc move to HC against movie ‘Youngistaan’ on trademark infringement
Alleging that the name of the film “Youngistaan” has violated its registered trademark and campaign by that name some years ago, global soft drink major PepsiCo Inc has moved the Delhi High Court against releasing the film and has sought a permanent injunction against the release of the movie. The film is slated to hit theatres on March 28, and it also the film in which late Farooq Sheikh made his last appearance. (さらに…)
King Abandons the Battle to Trademark “Candy” in U.S.
Candy Crush Saga maker King has withdrawn its attempt to trademark the word “Candy” in the U.S. This decision follows after acquiring the rights to a “Candy Crusher” trademark filed by Harrier Software last year. “This does not affect our E.U. trademark for Candy and we continue to take all appropriate steps to protect our IP,” the company said in an emailed statement. (さらに…)
Clif Bar Sued by KIND for Alleged Trademark Infringement
A lawsuit was filed by KIND against Clif Bar in the federal court in Manhattan last week accusing it of copying the unique and distinctive packaging of KIND bars and seeking to prevent it from releasing its Clif MOJO snack bars. (さらに…)
MMA brand ‘Venum’ sued by Nike for alleged Trademark Infringement
Nike, the global sports apparel giant has filed a case against the owners of MMA brand ‘Venum’ for allegedly infringing on their trademark. A copy of the complaint, which was obtained by Sherdog.com alleges false designation of origin, unfair competition and seeks cancellation of trademarks by Nike. The case was filed on January 8, 2014, in Oregon District Court. (さらに…)
Disney Sued over “Lotso” the Bear Character in ‘Toy Story 3’
Four years after the release of the movie ‘Toy Story 3’, Disney Enterprises, who produced the film, was sued for alleged trademark and patent infringement at the Texas Federal Court by the owner, Diece-Lisa Industries who objects to the “Lots-O’-Huggin'” a character in the movie, which is a stuffed bear. This character — aka “Lotso” — has psychological problems as a result of being abandoned by his owner. He now resides at the Sunnyside Day Care Center, and he and his gang attempt to stop Woody and other toys from escaping from the day care center. (さらに…)
‘Marine’ trademark infringement case favours Pidilite
The Mumbai High Court has issued a favourable order to Pidilite Industries by preventing another company from using the word ‘Marine’ on its products. Pidilite Industries is one of the leading companies of adhesives and makers of well-known brands ‘Fevicol’ and ‘Fevicol Marine’. Pidilite Industries had earlier filed a case in the court against Jubilant Agri & Consumer Products (JACP) for using its name ‘Marine’ for a product called ‘Jivanjor Marine Plus’. Pidilite also claim that the word ‘Marine’ is registered with them and the usage of the term is a potential infringement on its trademark. (さらに…)
‘Shahs Of Sunset’ Star Asa Rahmati wins Trademark Infringement Lawsuit
Asa Rahmati who starred in the American reality television series ‘Shahs of Sunset’ has won a legal battle after her water bottle company was slapped with a trademark lawsuit in federal court. Gastroceuticals, LLC filed a lawsuit against Rahmati’s company, Diamond Water, LLC, in October 2013, demanding a jury trial and also claimed that the federally registered trademark “Dymund” was owned by them in accordance with their water bottles and asked Rahmati’s competing company to cancel their all-too-similar trademark. (さらに…)
Overstock.com Sues NoMoreRack.com alleged Infringement of its Trademark
A complaint was filed by the Salt Lake City–based e-tailer Overstock.com against its competing discount site NoMoreRack.com in the Utah Federal Court, saying the that the site was infringing on its trademarks by purchasing ads in Google with the word ‘Overstock’ in them. Overstock.com also claim that the online ads prominently featuring the word overstock in a nearly identical font to its trademark. The company says, “In these advertisements and others displayed on the Internet, Nomorerack intentionally and regularly capitalizes Overstock as though it was proper noun to foster additional confusion with the Overstock.com brand.” (さらに…)
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