Brand Names
Supreme Court allows Pune eatery to use 'Burger King' brand name
The dispute began when Burger King Corporation entered the Indian market in 2014, while the Pune-based eatery had been operating under the 'Burger King' name since 2008
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Max Life rebrands to Axis Max Life Insurance after regulatory approval
Earlier this year, Axis Bank's board of directors approved the proposal to acquire Max Life shares
 "Max Life rebrands to Axis Max Life Insurance after regulatory approval")
Reliance Industries pays Rs 254 crore license fee to Metro to use its name
Metro AG clarified in its latest annual report that the payment is part of the transitional services and licences provided by Metro AG
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Asian Games 2023 success not an endorsement magnet, say brand experts
Brand experts suggest that a majority of the medallists might fail to gain long-term visibility and recognition
 "Asian Games 2023 success not an endorsement magnet, say brand experts")
Banks receive GST notices for use of brand name by branches, subsidiaries
Tax authorities believe that the brand name is a free service given to related parties and thus subject to GST
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TMS Ep517: Crude oil price, celeb brand names, markets, MAHARISHI
Will oil be the next big worry for India? Why are Indian celebs not banking on their own name? How will markets react to inflation data? What is India's G20 millets initiative, MAHARISHI? Answers here
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The curious case of copycat brand names in India
Leading brands have upped the ante when it comes to protecting their trademarks. What's driving the problem of copycat brand names in India? How does India fare in protecting trademark rights?
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Appellate Authority overrules AAR to bring Fryum papad under GST exemption
Holds that Fryum is a brand, not a generic product, and that it is similar to traditional round papad in all respects; normal papad attracts 0% GST
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Pandemic-proof endorsers: The five names which stand out in 2020
Bachchan, Kumar, Khurrana, Kohli and Dhoni have been visible in a difficult year; charm remains intact, say experts
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Covid-19 to shave $25 bn off from top 100 domestic brands' value: Report
According to the latest report by Brand Finance, globally, the top 500 brands could see a value erosion of $1 trillion from their January 2020 brand value, following coronavirus disruptions
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An expensive suit can make you better at work
You feel better about yourself, and your talents, when you slap on some brand names
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