Category: Trademark

INDIA’S PROTECTION TO SECRETS OF TRADE

26th August, 2017 - 7:40 am Categories: India Intellectual Property News & Updates Trademark

Introduction The global econoamy is trending towards an era of protectionism as can be seen from policies such as “Make America Great Again” and “Make in India”, thereby increasing the significance on exports and the manufacturing sector. As a corollary effect, the importance of Intellectual Property (IP) protection also increases due to the need to … Continue reading INDIA’S PROTECTION TO SECRETS OF TRADE

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MYANMAR: NEW TRADEMARK LAW EXPECTED TO BE ENACTED IN 2017

26th July, 2017 - 6:56 am Categories: News & Updates Trademark

For the past few years, the nation of Myanmar has been proactively working on the implementation of its first ever formal trademark law, keeping in mind that the new law will overhaul the nation’s legal framework to encourage and motivate the industries and businesses to come and invest and grow in the country [1]. The … Continue reading MYANMAR: NEW TRADEMARK LAW EXPECTED TO BE ENACTED IN 2017

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Meta-tagging vis-à-vis Trade Mark Misuse: An overview

19th May, 2017 - 4:16 am Categories: Intellectual Property Trademark

Introduction: For most of our questions, we rely on the internet for answers. While the debate on the reliability of information received on the internet continues, an equally enthralling race of which website will be the first to grab a searching consumer’s attention has begun. With companies and organizations willing to pay a leg and … Continue reading Meta-tagging vis-à-vis Trade Mark Misuse: An overview

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Cartier International AG and Ors. Vs. Gaurav Bhatia and Ors.

19th May, 2017 - 3:57 am Categories: Counterfeiting Trademark

Citation: 226 (2016) DLT 662 Introduction As per a study conducted in 2016 by OECD (Organisation Economic Cooperation and Development) and the European Union’s Intellectual Property Office, India ranks amongst the top five exporters of counterfeit products. Inspite of the legislative authorities providing stringent anti-counterfeit laws that award both civil and criminal remedies to the … Continue reading Cartier International AG and Ors. Vs. Gaurav Bhatia and Ors.

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Trademark Infringements: The big problems faced by foreign brands in Nepal

15th May, 2017 - 9:04 am Categories: Asia NEPAL Trademark

The government of Nepal is notorious for policy and procedural time wasting as far as providing services to businesses is concerned. The same has resulted in problems for businesses and industries to continue operating in Nepal. Among the several problems faced by them trademarks infringement of reputed foreign brands and multinational brands has become a … Continue reading Trademark Infringements: The big problems faced by foreign brands in Nepal

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Trade Mark Filing in Vietnam

15th May, 2017 - 6:09 am Categories: Asia Trademark Vietnam

Vietnam became a member of the TRIPS agreement on January 11th, 2007. Vietnam has a commendable intellectual property (IP) framework which includes several multilateral agreements and other relevant bilateral trade agreements. Having regard to the pace and growth of local and global economy, Vietnam enacted the Law on Intellectual Property Rights in 2005. The law … Continue reading Trade Mark Filing in Vietnam

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Trademark Law Bangladesh: An Abridgment

15th May, 2017 - 5:54 am Categories: Bangladesh Intellectual Property Trademark

Bangladesh is a signatory to the Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) Agreement under the World Trade Organization (WTO), which came into force in 1995. TRIPS aims at harmonizing intellectual property laws with most of the world. Hence, all the signatories of the agreement have a uniform IP law subject to minor modifications as … Continue reading Trademark Law Bangladesh: An Abridgment

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Liability of online market portals vis-à-vis trademark infringement in the cyberspace

19th April, 2017 - 11:26 am Categories: India Intellectual Property Trademark

With the emergence of globalization and sharp advancement of technologies, our society and its knowledge making has also changed steadily. The scope and range of knowledge has expanded and is only a click away, due to the expansion of digital connectivity. However with every pro come the cons. Infringements of copyrighted works are considered as … Continue reading Liability of online market portals vis-à-vis trademark infringement in the cyberspace

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Khurana & Khurana expands footprint in South East Asia

24th March, 2017 - 5:39 am Categories: Copyright Design IP Litigation NEPAL News & Updates Patents Trademark

With business models over the world turning more idea-driven, Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) are now one of the most valuable assets for any economy. With a significant increase in IPR related activities, South East Asia is developing as a key market for IP Protection and initiating Enforcement actions. Khurana & Khurana, Advocates and IP Attorneys … Continue reading Khurana & Khurana expands footprint in South East Asia

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Fighting with Counterfeit Menace: Montblanc Simplo GmbH vs. Gaurav Bhatia & ors. CS(OS) 2563/2013: Granting Injunctive Relief

21st March, 2017 - 7:38 am Categories: India IP Practice in India News & Updates Trademark

Introduction: It always has been a well known fact that the markets in India are targeted by large number of counterfeit products/goods. Popular brands like LV, GUCCI, Burberry, Armani, Hermes inter alia; are frequently pirated in local commercial markets. Among others, the most popular counterfeit products in market include hardware, software, clothing, watches, writing instruments. … Continue reading Fighting with Counterfeit Menace: Montblanc Simplo GmbH vs. Gaurav Bhatia & ors. CS(OS) 2563/2013: Granting Injunctive Relief

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