MARKETING
IPR
The two plugs that sparked the controversy
Chennai, Sept. 3 The feud between Bajaj Auto and TVS Motor is getting more heated with claims and counterclaims made by both the companies. But what exactly is at the heart of the whole controversy? Two spark plugs.At a glance, the two ...
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‘Bajaj will defend intellectual property rights’
Pune, Sept. 3 Bajaj Auto Ltd (BAL) is preparing to defend its intellectual property in the event a rival’s product that uses the Digital Twin Spark ignition (DTSi) is eventually introduced. In a statement, the company has said ...
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Sensor for vortex flow meter wins US patent
A sensor for use in flow meters developed by Pune-based entrepreneur, Mr Avinash Vaidya, has been awarded a patent by the United States Patent and Trade Marks office as a ‘device for measuring frequency and amplitude of varying force ...
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TVS Motor counters claims
Chennai, Sept. 3 In a press release issued by TVS Motor Company today, the company explains that Bajaj Auto had, at first, filed a complete final claim for patent for its “DTSi” technology on July 3, 2003 stating that “An ...
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ADVERTISING
141 Sercon’s digital initiative
Mumbai, Sept. 3 141 Sercon, the newly formed activation brand from the BatesAsia family, has announced the launch of 1010, the group’s first ever comprehensive digital initiative. 1010 provides its clients and partners a unique ...
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JWT teams up with Mindset
Advertising agency JWT has entered Hyderabad in partnership with Mindset e.y.w Advertising Pvt Ltd. The Chief Executive Officer, Mr Colvyn Harris, in a press release said: “We were planning to set up a new office to add to our network and ...
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PROMOTIONS & OFFERS
Tata Sky in talks with schools for interactive programmes
Will air `Sun' channels soon
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RETAILING
Europe’s Plaza Centers enters mall space
6 malls slated to open by October; joint ventures being finalised
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Elite plans apparel brand
Ahmedabad, Sept. 3 Elite Brands Pvt Ltd, makers of Giordano Travel Gear, is planning to launch the Ronkato apparel brand in India in 2008-09. The company would invest Rs 150 crore to 200 crore on the new project, a company official ...
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Oxemberg gets aggressive
Mumbai, Sept. 3 The spate of retail activities in the textile industry is making companies like the Siyarams Poddar group pay attention to the marketing of their garment brands. Oxemberg, specialising in garments, contributed Rs 64 crore to ...
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Krishna Iyer for Reliance Retail
Former Supreme Court judge Mr V.R. Krishna Iyer has said that Reliance should be given a chance to do business in Kerala and suggested that the business house operate through existing retailers. At a time when the CPI(M)-led LDF Government has ...
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BRANDS
Hind Unilever unveils big plans for Dove haircare brand
After bagging a one per cent value share in the past three months since its launch, Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL) is taking its Dove haircare brand to malls and beauty parlours. The company is also investing in the Internet and mobile platform ...
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PIRACY
Cellphone industry seeks laws against fake handsets
New Delhi, Sept. 3 In an effort to address consumer concerns on the safety of mobile handsets, service providers and handset vendors today urged the Government to formulate guidelines to discourage grey market trading. The move comes close on ...
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OUTLOOK
Rasna looks to launch energy drinks range
Will invest its products with more nutrition
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TRENDS
M&M August sales rise 30%
Mahindra & Mahindra has clocked total vehicle sales of 18,269 in August, including exports, against 14,032 units over the corresponding month last year, a growth of 30.2 per cent . It clocked total vehicles sales of 17,438 units in the ...
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NEW PRODUCTS & SERVICES
Bharat Biotech launches 2 vaccines
Hyderabad, Sept. 3 Bharat Biotech International Ltd (BBIL) has launched two new vaccines, BioHib, the first indigenously developed and manufactured Haemophilus Influenza type b (Hib) vaccine in the country, and a tetravalent combination ...
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