2026: Legal Race for Celebrity, Brand Identity Intensifies
In 2026, celebrities and brands will adopt proactive strategies to protect identity from digital misuse, moving beyond reactive litigation. Discover the key trends shaping IP law.
In 2026, celebrities and brands will adopt proactive strategies to protect identity from digital misuse, moving beyond reactive litigation. Discover the key trends shaping IP law.
A 32-year-old man from Uttar Pradesh was found dead in his in-laws' southeast Delhi home. Police report marital discord as the likely cause. Read the full investigation details.
A 32-year-old man from Uttar Pradesh was found dead in his in-laws' southeast Delhi home. Police are investigating the suicide, suspected to be due to marital stress. Read the full report.
A 50-year-old transporter from Agra was allegedly murdered by his long-time business partner and relatives following a financial dispute. Police have registered a case and formed teams to arrest the accused.
Karnataka High Court imposes a Rs 1 lakh fine for a forged property claim, calling it a waste of court time. The 20-year battle over 3 acres in Bengaluru involved fake documents.
A family dispute over caring for an elderly father and ailing brother turned fatal on Kolkata's Park Street. Neeraj Jaiswal (55) was killed, leading to an arrest. Details inside.
Delhi High Court criticizes Meta for delay in accepting Rs 2.5 lakh from Bengaluru bakery in 'Facebake' trademark case. Court notes bakery's compliance, dismisses Meta's contempt plea. Read details.
A 62-year-old retired IAF engineer was allegedly murdered by his daughter-in-law in Dwarka's Bindapur. Police cite a long-running family property dispute as the motive. Full details inside.
A retired Air Force engineer was murdered in Delhi's Bindapur over a property dispute. His daughter-in-law has been arrested. Read the full details of this tragic family crime.
A BJP councillor's request for an MLA to vacate his corporation office has ignited a political firestorm in Thiruvananthapuram, with accusations of vendetta and norm violations. Read the full details.
The long-standing $247 million KG-D6 cost recovery dispute between Reliance Industries and the Indian government is nearing its end. An international arbitration panel is set to deliver its final award by 2026. Get the full story on this major business de
A parking argument in Gumgaon village near Nagpur escalated into a violent clash, leading to gunfire and five serious injuries. Police have registered cross-cases of attempt to murder. Read the full details.
A family property dispute in Lucknow's Gomti Nagar turned fatal as a man was allegedly beaten to death by his younger brother and sister-in-law. Police are searching for the accused couple.
A family dispute in Surat turned destructive as a 32-year-old man allegedly set fire to his father's rented property, causing an estimated loss of Rs 18 lakh. Read the full details of the shocking incident.
A 25-year-old woman in Trichy died by suicide following an argument with her husband about Christmas purchases. Police investigation underway. If you need help, call TN health helpline 104.
Learn the crucial 4-step process to dispute credit report errors in India. Protect your credit score and ensure loan approvals by rectifying mistakes in your CIBIL report.
Delhi High Court grants Hermès' Birkin bag shape well-known trademark status in India, a landmark ruling for luxury goods. Explore the legal implications and brand protection.
Punjab & Haryana High Court dismisses plea to drag 812 flat & 24 shop owners into a family land dispute, providing relief to buyers. Justice Archana Puri upholds trial court's decision.
Elon Musk's X Corp. files a lawsuit against startup Operation Bluebird, accusing it of attempting to steal the Twitter trademark. The legal battle highlights the value of the iconic brand.
BDA and forest department to conduct a joint drone survey in two weeks to resolve the long-pending land dispute affecting 1,500+ families in Banashankari 6th Stage layout. Key meeting on Jan 7.
Over 1,500 families in Bengaluru's Banashankari 6th Stage face a construction freeze due to a sudden forest land claim. Read about their decades-long wait and financial distress.
A US court blocks OpenAI & Jony Ive from using 'io' for their AI hardware, siding with startup iyO. The legal battle could last until 2028. Read details.
A 50-year-old visually impaired man, Virendra Yadav, was shot dead in Lucknow's Dubagga over a property dispute. Police are searching for the accused nephew. Read the full details.
Indian startups filed 13,089 patents since 2021, but only 2,174 were granted. Experts reveal a focus on optics over innovation. Discover the four forces driving this trend and what India must change.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah's meeting with state MPs and opposition leaders, aimed at discussing critical inter-state water disputes, has been postponed. Deputy CM DK Shivakumar announced the delay. Read for details.
Karnataka High Court division bench overturns single judge ruling in Yezdi trademark case, allowing Classic Legends and Boman R Irani to use the iconic brand. Read the full legal analysis.
Karnataka High Court division bench sets aside single judge order in Yezdi trademark case, allowing Classic Legends and Boman Irani to use the iconic brand. Landmark ruling highlights trademark abandonment principles.
Nepal circulates new 100 rupee note showing Indian territories, sparking diplomatic tension. Former minister urges dialogue to maintain India-Nepal relations amid geopolitical concerns.
India plans to amend its Arbitration Act to include emergency arbitration and digital proceedings, aiming for faster commercial dispute resolution and to become a global arbitration hub.
India makes history with its first smell trademark. Explore what this means for brand identity, consumer guidance, and enforcement against infringers.