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What’s the story behind the name “Apple Inc.”
Who has the right to trademark the word “apple,” the Beatles or Apple Inc.? Between 1978 and 2006 there were a number of legal disputes between the music company Apple Corps (owned by The Beatles) and the computer [...]
Nestle seeking a patent over Indian Traditional Home Remedies
The age-old Indian home remedy of dadima ka nuskha (grandma’s advice) using kala jeera or kalaunji to treat many ailments might not be as freely available if a Nestle move comes off. The Swiss-based food and beverage [...]
OOTY VARKEY: TEA TIME SNACK TO BE TAGGED AS GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATION
Ooty Varkey, the baked delicacy synonymous with the Nilgiris, is all set to get the prestigious Geographical Indications (GI) tag. A society of its manufacturers has recently submitted an application in the city GI [...]
What’s so special in “Superhero” that created a lot of confusion between companies to own it.
If the Golden Age of comic books was 1938-1945 or so, then some might argue that the Golden Age of superheroes is right now. After all, characters like Batman, Spider-Man and the Avengers rake [...]
Who is the copycat, the popular sue on various Bollywood movies by Hollywood film industry
The Indian media and entertainment sector, particularly the film industry— popularly known as Bollywood, has experienced robust growth over the last few years and has become one of the fastest growing sectors of the [...]
Can Expired Patent continue to receive royalty? The Batman case will provide the clarity
In 1990, Stephen Kimble obtained a patent for a Spider-Man toy that was set to expire in May 2010. Kimble claimed that he discussed the idea with the president of Marvel Enterprises Inc., and [...]