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TikTok ruling triggers debate over IP law's intersection with Indian state policy

By Freny Patel ( June 23, 2025, 13:58 GMT | Comment) -- In a clear signal that geopolitics can override even the most widespread goodwill, an Indian court recently delivered a pointed verdict in the high-stakes case of ByteDance (TikTok) vs. The Registrar of Trademarks. The Bombay High Court judgment offers a compelling reminder that global fame, even for a brand that had seemingly TikTok-ed its way into every smartphone, isn't enough to secure special legal status in India when national interests are at play. The court denying TikTok "well-known" trademark status in India has, however, sparked significant debate within intellectual property circles.In a clear signal that geopolitics can override even the most widespread goodwill, an Indian court recently delivered a pointed verdict in the high-stakes case of ByteDance (TikTok) vs. The Registrar of Trademarks....

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