Category: Trademark

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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India’s time to delve into IP laws

9th March, 2017 - 6:43 am Categories: Copyright India IP Practice in India News & Updates Patents Trademark

Shireen Shukla, legal intern at Kkurana & Khurana, probes the recent International IP Index report, released by U.S. Chamber of Commerce, where India stood at 43rd position, out of 45 countries. On 8th February, 2017 U.S. Chamber of Commerce released its 5th annual International IP Index, “The Roots of Innovation,” rating 45 world economies on patents, … Continue reading India’s time to delve into IP laws

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THE TRADE MARK RULES, 2017: AT A GLANCE Simple. Straightforward. Faster.

9th March, 2017 - 6:17 am Categories: India News & Updates Trademark

The Trade Mark Rules, 2017 notified and came into effect on 6th March 2017 repealing the Trade Mark Rules, 2002. These rules have been framed with the intention of simplifying and expediting the procedure for registration of Trade Marks in India. Key Highlights of the New Rules: Categorization of Applicant and Fees Increase in Fees … Continue reading THE TRADE MARK RULES, 2017: AT A GLANCE Simple. Straightforward. Faster.

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NEPAL’S IP LAW: AN ENCAPSULATION

21st February, 2017 - 5:46 am Categories: Design NEPAL Patents Trademark

Intellectual property law in Nepal is comparatively new and it enjoys the extension provided to the least developed countries to be compliant under the TRIPS agreement. Patents, Designs and Trademarks are protected under one head, and the governing act/ legislation is known as “The Patent, Design and Trade Mark Act, 2022 (1965)” (hereinafter referred to … Continue reading NEPAL’S IP LAW: AN ENCAPSULATION

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