A dispute arose between the Shorts International Limited (“SIL”) and Google for the use of the term "Shorts" (as used in YouTube Shorts). During the course of the hearing in Shorts International Limited v. Google LLC, Google defended successfully its use of the term "Shorts" on its YouTube platform,...
What happens when a name becomes the basis of a battle of identity, commerce, and creativity? This question lies at the heart of the dispute between the pop sensation Katy Perry, the famed ‘I Kissed a Girl’ singer, and a simple fashion designer, Katie Perry from Australia. In a...
1. Introduction
The decision in Corn Products Refining Co. v. Shangrila Food Products Ltd. remains one of the most pivotal judgments in the field of trademark law. In this case, the Court found that the trademark "Gluvita," registered by the defendant, was deceptively similar to "Glucovita" which is a mark...
The “CHUTIYARAM” trademark controversy has recently made headlines and with the Registry playing limbo, let’s take a deep dive into the absolute grounds of refusal as envisaged in the Trade Marks Act.
Here’s a quick summary of all that has happened:
In March 2025, a trademark application for the word...
