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Registrability of A Device Mark Containing the Map of India
If your trademark, device mark or logo mark consists of your country’s national map, then can you register it without the examiner objecting to such depiction? The answer is – Yes. A recent judgement delivered by the Delhi High Court sets the precedent for trade mark applicants wanting to register their device mark but are … Continue reading Registrability of A Device Mark Containing the Map of India
Read more »Phonetic Identity In Pharmaceutical Industry : The Health Interlink
An application for registration could be objected by the Trade Marks Registry for number of reasons under Section 9 and 11 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999. Naturally, if one’s proposed trademark is similar to an already registered trademark, it is bound to be objected. The aforesaid similarity between two trademarks could be visual, structural, … Continue reading Phonetic Identity In Pharmaceutical Industry : The Health Interlink
Read more »Who Really Gets to Decide A Well-Know Mark?
The statutory provisions relating to trademarks, deem the registrar in the trade mark office as the authority for determining whether a mark is well-known or not[i]. However, there are more marks adjudged as “well-known” by the courts, than determined by the Registrar at the Trade Marks office. This glaring contradiction between the law and practice, … Continue reading Who Really Gets to Decide A Well-Know Mark?
Read more »Caution! Colours Can Be The Functional Part Of A Product
Moldex has been producing foam ear plugs with a specific bright green color. Since the beginning of its business in 1982 it has sold over 1.6 billion pairs of them. It does not have a federal registration of its green color but it initiated a law suit against the defendant, McKeon in the present case after … Continue reading Caution! Colours Can Be The Functional Part Of A Product
Read more »The European Union Has Stripped McDonald’s Of Its Trademark On Big Mac burgers
The landmark decision by the bloc’s trademark regulator, which has immediate effect, is just the latest episode in a long-running legal dispute between the US food giant and family-owned chain Supermac’s. In one of such recent decision, EUIPO gave its ruling in favor of Irish fast food, thereby stripping McDonald of its exclusive use of … Continue reading The European Union Has Stripped McDonald’s Of Its Trademark On Big Mac burgers
Read more »India’s Stand On Counterfeit Goods
Counterfeiting is a practice prevailing since time immemorial. The act of finding cheaper alternatives/dupes to luxury goods has increased in demand, especially in a country like India where most of the general public fall in the middle-class sector with a high consumption for brand and brand value. The word “Counterfeit” is derived from the French … Continue reading India’s Stand On Counterfeit Goods
Read more »Romag Fasteners Inc V Fossil Inc : Trademark and Wilful Infringement
Romag Fasteners Inc V Fossil Inc : Trademark and Wilful Infringement, Fasteners, Inc. is an American company involved in manufacturing magnetic accessory & products such as snaps, clasps, fasteners, closures, etc. With its production and distribution centres located in the U.S, Europe, and Asia, the company is known internationally for its signature product – the … Continue reading Romag Fasteners Inc V Fossil Inc : Trademark and Wilful Infringement
Read more »Olfactory mark is one such non-conventional trademark In India : A Legal Enigma
INTRODUCTION An olfactory mark is one such non-conventional trademark. The field of Intellectual Property has grown significantly over time, particularly in the field of trademarks, as it has recently undergone a lot of development. However, as technology and commodities evolve, certain kinds of non-conventional trademarks emerge in the market that are left outside the scope … Continue reading Olfactory mark is one such non-conventional trademark In India : A Legal Enigma
Read more »Metaverse is a virtual reality world
Introduction Metaverse is a virtual reality world in which people are supposed to socialize, play, and work and is composed of online, shared and persistent digital spaces. It is considered as the successor of mobile internet. With the technological developments, our virtual lives and our real lives are getting mixed and intertwined. Metaverse will be … Continue reading Metaverse is a virtual reality world
Read more »A Trademark Could Be A Smell Mark : A Comparative Analysis of US, UK and India
Non-Traditional Trademarks: A Trademark Could Be A Smell Mark: It is common to see a device, a label, or even a name signature having the suffix TM. But what about the sounds and smells of products? Can they be trademarked as well? This is where Non-Traditional Trademarks come into the discussion. These marks pertain to … Continue reading A Trademark Could Be A Smell Mark : A Comparative Analysis of US, UK and India
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