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Kroll Information Assurance LLC v. The Controller General of Patents, Designs & Trademarks – Deep Analysis

July 3, 2025
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Background of the Case Appellant: Kroll Information Assurance LLC (original applicant: Tiversa, Inc.) Respondent: Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trademarks Patent Application: No. 8100/DELNP/2007 titled “A System, Method and Apparatus to locate at least one type of person, via a Peer to Peer Network” Priority Date: April 12, 2005 (US application) Filing Date in […]

30 Jun 25

Prada Acknowledges Kolhapuri Influence After Outcry: A Cultural Heritage and IP Wake-Up Call

Luxury fashion house Prada has come under scrutiny after its Spring-Summer 2026 Men’s Collection featured leather sandals closely resembling Kolhapuri chappals—traditional handcrafted Indian footwear known for its heritage, craftsmanship, and Geographical Indication (GI) status. Initially presented as mere “leather sandals” with no reference to their Indian origin, the designs provoked backlash from fashion professionals, IP […]

30 Jun 25

Legal Setback for Google in Japan: Patent Infringement Triggers Pixel 7 Ban

A Tokyo district court has banned the sale of Google’s Pixel 7 series smartphones in Japan after finding the company guilty of infringing on a standard-essential patent related to LTE modem technology, owned by Korean firm Pantech. The patent in question covers methods for managing communication between mobile devices and cellular towers—critical for LTE connectivity. […]

26 Jun 25

Ghadi vs. Surf Excel: When Detergent Wars Spill Over into Courtrooms — A Lesson in IP and Advertising Ethics

Written by: Adv. Apoorva Sharma | June 26, 2025 In a clash not just of cleaning powers but of brand identities and IP rights, the High Court of Delhi recently delivered an interim blow to RSPL Limited—makers of Ghadi detergent—over its television and digital advertisements targeting Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL)’s iconic brand, Surf Excel. The […]

26 Jun 25

Delhi High Court Refers ‘Bharat Cell’ Trademark Dispute Between KPL and Ola Electric to Mediation: A Strategic IP Perspective

In a notable development for India’s electric vehicle (EV) and clean-tech sectors, the High Court of Delhi has referred a trademark dispute between Kushmanda Power Limited (KPL) and Ola Electric to mediation, emphasizing the importance of pre-registration conflict resolution and the evolving nature of trademark rights in emerging industries. The matter, heard by Justice Saurabh […]

11 Nov 22

V energy drink-maker wins legal battle over shade of green

The maker of Mother energy drinks has lost a five-year battle with rival drinks-maker Frucor Suntory over the right to use a lurid shade of green on its bottles and cans. Energy Beverages applied to have Frucor’s trademark over the Pantone 376c shade of green ruled invalid. In 2020, the High Court sided with Frucor, which […]