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How to Request a Trademark Extension for Office Action?
Trademark registration in India can be done online through the official website of the Indian Trade Marks Registry (TMR). The process involves filling out an application, paying a fee, and submitting it along with any required documents. The TMR will then search for any existing trademarks that may be similar to the one being applied for, and if no issues are found, the trademark will be published in the Trade Marks Journal for the opposition.
Read MoreThe Ultimate Guide to Online Trademark Registration in India
A trademark is a legally registered symbol, word, or phrase that represents a company and/or its products. It serves as an identifier and helps to distinguish the goods or services of one company from those of another and to indicate the source of the goods or services.
Read MoreCan You File A Design Patent To Protect From Infringement?
Designs perceived by all create a big impression on the viewer’s eyes and so must be protected from being copied. As such, creators of designs apply for design patent using the legal system.
Read MoreHow to Get a Better Design Patent?
A design patent is a type of intellectual property that protects the ornamental design of an object. It is granted by the government and gives the holder the exclusive right to prevent others from making, using, or selling the registered design for a certain period, usually 15 years from the date of the grant, subject to renewal.
Read MoreHow To Apply Or File For A Provisional Patent Online In India?
A patent is a kind of IPR (Intellectual Property Right) which provides owners with the sole rights to restrict others from using, making, selling, providing sale or importing patented processes or product of the unique idea or invention without their consent. Such a beneficial concept offers an advantage to the holder of patents for marketing new products and maximizing their revenue.
Read MorePROTECTING A WELL-KNOWN TRADE MARK IN INDIA
A trade mark may be a sign, design, or expression which identifies goods or services of a person/business from those of others. Section 2(zb) of the Trade Marks Act, 1999, ("the Act") defines a trademark as "a mark capable of being represented graphically and is capable of distinguishing the goods or services of one person from those of others".
Read MoreTRADE SECRETS: MEANING AND PROTECTION
Trade secrets include any business information having commercial value and is unknown to others. Trade secret consists of formulas, processes, designs, patterns or compilations of information that possess inherent economic value. One of the most famous examples of trade secret is the Coca Cola formula.
Read MoreSIX CONTINENTS HOTELS INC VS AP LEISURE PRIVATE LIMITED & ANR
In the recent case of SIX CONTINENTS HOTELS INC ("Plaintiff") and AP LEISURE PRIVATE LIMITED & ANR. ("Defendants"), the Hon’ble High Court of Delhi decides whether the use of impugned mark by the defendant(s) constitutes infringement/passing off of the plaintiff’s well-known trademark.
Read MorePPL VS CANVAS COMMUNICATION
In the recent case of Phonographic Performance Limited ("Plaintiff") Vs. Canvas Communication (“Defendant”), the Hon’ble High Court of Delhi decides that the owner’s right to issue licenses in respect of a copyright does not cede at any time, unless the owner grants exclusive right in that regard to a copyright society.
Read MoreITC Ltd. Vs. Reckitt Benckiser
In the recent case of ITC Limited ("Applicant/Plaintiff") Vs. Reckitt Benckiser (India) Pvt. Ltd. (“Respondent/Defendant”), the Hon’ble High Court of Madras decides interim injunction against denigrating and disparaging advertisement.
Read MoreCASE LAW: HAVELLS INDIA LIMITED VS L RAMESH
In the recent case of HAVELLS INDIA LIMITED and L RAMESH, the Hon’ble High Court of Delhi decides whether the use of impugned mark by the defendant constitutes infringement/passing off of the plaintiff’s well-known trademark.
Read MoreDabur v. Ashok
Dabur India Limited files suit seeking permanent injunction and damages in respect of infringement of its various intellectual properties, including the trademark DABUR, copyright in the labels and packaging of its various products, passing off and unfair competition.
Read MoreCASE LAW : SABYASACHI CALCUTTA LLP VS MR. ANKIT KEYAL PROPRIETOR ASIANA COUTURE AND ORS
In a recent case of Sabyasachi Calcutta LLP (plaintiff) and Mr. Ankit Keyal proprietor Asiana Couture and ORS (defendants), the Delhi High Court decides whether the defendants are using a design which is similar to the registered design of plaintiff.
Read MoreSingle Compound, Two patents and a Landmark Decision
In a current landmark decision of the Delhi High Court, AstraZeneca AB and AstraZeneca Pharma India Limited (the Plaintiffs) have been denied the request for interim injunction towards Indian pharmaceutical companies.
Read MoreBRITANNIA INDUSTRIES LTD. VS. GOOD DAY ORAL CARE & ORS
In a recent case of BRITANNIA INDUSTRIES LTD. ("Plaintiff") Vs. GOOD DAY ORAL CARE & ORS. ("Defendant"), the Hon’ble High Court of Delhi decides whether the use of impugned trade mark by the Defendant amounts to an association and a mistaken identity with respect to the Plaintiff’s well-known trade mark.
Read MoreSHAPE AND 3-DIMENSIONAL TRADEMARKS
In the recent years, the product market has become highly competitive. As a result, it has become crucial to protect the Intellectual Property which adds value to the products and businesses. Thus, with the changing trends, the concept of non-conventional trade marks has evolved.
Read MoreBREEZER Vs. FREEZmix
In a recent case of Bacardi and Company Limited Vs. Bahety Overseas Private Limited & Ors., the Hon’ble High Court of Delhi decides whether the trade mark and trade dress of the defendant are similar to those of the plaintiff.
Read MoreA MERE COINCIDENCE OR A PLANNED DECEPTION : RED BULL AG VS BAKEWELL BISCUITS PRIVATE LIMITED
The energy drink brand RED BULL AG (hereinafter, Plaintiff) had filed a trademark infringement suit against BAKEWELL BISCUITS PRIVATE LIMITED (hereinafter, Defendant) for using �Red Horse� marks
Read MoreWAR FOR A WORD IN THE TIME OF A CRISIS
Bombay High Court Rejects Cutis Biotech Plea To Prohibit Serum Institute Of India From Using The Trademark 'Covishield'
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