Cold war over ice cream: A three-decade old Vadilal family feud returns to Bombay High CourtA three-decade-old family pact dividing the Vadilal ice cream brand is now a legal battleground. The Mumbai branch has sued the Ahmedabad b...
27 Jun, 2026, 10.41 AM IST
Swatch claiming $170 million in damages against Samsung over trademark infringement: FTSwiss watchmaker Swatch is demanding $170 million from Samsung, alleging the tech giant facilitated digital replicas of Swatch's iconic wat...
26 Jun, 2026, 03.55 PM IST
Bombay HC cancels 'Duphachrit' trademark, rules it deceptively similar to Abbott's 'Dupha' familyThe Bombay High Court has cancelled Thane-based Menschlich Healthcare's trademark 'Duphachrit' in favour of Abbott Product Operations AG. T...
22 Jun, 2026, 12.22 AM IST
Sun Pharma adds Innovcare to its fold in Rs 271.2 crore all-cash transactionIndia's largest drugmaker, Sun Pharma, is set to acquire Mumbai-based Innovcare Lifesciences for approximately $28.7 million in an all-cash...
20 Jun, 2026, 06.05 PM IST
In 1886, a wealthy hostess tired of broken crockery built a machine with water jets, and the dishwasher entered the modern kitchenA socialite named Josephine Cochrane invented the first dishwasher in 1886. She was frustrated by her fine dishes breaking during handwashi...
09 Jun, 2026, 05.29 PM IST
When IPOs go wrong: SpaceX, AI firms face a delicate processAs SpaceX, Anthropic, and OpenAI eye massive IPOs, their leaders face Wall Street's scrutiny. Past market debuts offer cautionary tales, fr...
03 Jun, 2026, 04.01 PM IST
In 1933, a teenager’s recovery from a basement experiment led to Day-Glo colors that transformed signs, safety gear, and artTwo brothers in Berkeley, California, experimented with fluorescent materials in their basement. Their home project led to the invention of...
02 Jun, 2026, 11.02 AM IST
Delhi HC ruling against Google draws praise from startup foundersThe Delhi High Court has ruled Google liable for trademark infringement in keyword advertising, a decision lauded by Indian startup founder...
30 May, 2026, 06.39 PM IST
HC ruling on Google keyword ads likely to reshape e-advertisingA Delhi High Court ruling has stopped Google from auctioning trademarked names as ad keywords. This decision impacts how companies advertis...
30 May, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
ETtech Explainer: Why Google was fined Rs 30 lakh in Hindware trademark caseGoogle must pay Hindware 30 lakh rupees. The Delhi High Court ruled Google infringed on Hindware's trademark. Google is permanently stopped...
30 May, 2026, 06.59 AM IST
Anthropic approaches $1T valuation; Google ads face heatAnthropic neared a trillion-dollar valuation following fresh funding. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.
29 May, 2026, 07.55 PM IST
In 1982, Lonnie Johnson was testing a heat pump when one surprise blast sparked the invention of the Super Soaker that reshaped water fightsAerospace engineer Lonnie Johnson's accidental discovery of a powerful water jet during heat pump testing in 1982 led to the invention of t...
24 May, 2026, 07.25 PM IST
A simple question about refugees led a 15-year-old inventor to build a tool families could actually useA young inventor, Alexis Lewis, developed the Rescue Travois. This wheeled device helps displaced families move supplies and children. Her ...
21 May, 2026, 08.30 PM IST
NCLAT allows Lyka Labs appeal; asks Modi Lifecare to pay Rs 63 lakh or face insolvency proceedingsThe NCLAT has ruled in favor of Lyka Labs. It overturned a previous NCLT decision. Modi Lifecare Industries must now pay Rs 63 lakh within ...
19 May, 2026, 11.23 PM IST
SC upholds HC order directing Flipkart not to use 'MarQ' nameThe Supreme Court has ruled against Flipkart India regarding its 'MarQ' electronics brand. The court found the name too similar to Marc Ent...
16 May, 2026, 12.50 AM IST
Dua Lipa sues Samsung for $15 million for allegedly using her image to sell TVsSinger Dua Lipa has filed a lawsuit against Samsung Electronics. She claims the company used her image on television boxes without permissi...
11 May, 2026, 10.00 AM IST
Sun Pharma gets relief in trademark case from High CourtThe Bombay High Court has ruled in favour of Sun Pharmaceutical Industries. The court has restrained United Biotech from using a similar tr...
07 May, 2026, 12.15 AM IST