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Copyright for Confidential Information

26th April, 2024 - 7:11 am Categories: Copyright Patent Filing

This article refers to copyright and patent to be granted in case of confidential information and the requirements with respect to the same in order to prove liability. It also refers to various obligations that arise once a party is exposed to some confidential information and the remedies that are available. However, there is a … Continue reading Copyright for Confidential Information

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ITC Ltd. v. Gold Step Tobacco (P) Ltd

26th March, 2024 - 12:05 pm Categories: Legal Case Trademark

Introduction With an enormous number of products available in the market, every brand has come up with their own identity to get recognised for their products. To get distinguished every brand seek to get their own trademark which can be used wholly and solely by them. The essence of trademark lies in amalgamation of such … Continue reading ITC Ltd. v. Gold Step Tobacco (P) Ltd

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Case note on Subway IP LLC. v Infinity Food and ors.

12th March, 2024 - 5:57 am Categories: Trademark

Introduction Trademark law, a bastion of protecting intellectual property, is underpinned by intricate doctrines and principles. Among these, the anti-dissection rule and dominant feature test are crucial tools employed by courts to determine the distinctiveness and protectability of trademarks. Conventionally, it has been asserted that these two doctrines are not contradictory but rather complementary in … Continue reading Case note on Subway IP LLC. v Infinity Food and ors.

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Delhi High Court Prohibits ‘Franchise Byte’ from Uploading YouTube Videos Featuring the ‘WOW! MOMO’ Brand

15th February, 2024 - 10:18 am Categories: News & Updates

The Delhi High Court prohibited Franchise Byte from using the trademark “WOW! MOMO” and ordered it to remove all Wow Momo-related videos and content from its website and YouTube channel. Wow! Momo Wow! Momo is a fast-food restaurant chain headquartered in Kolkata and is operated by Wow Momo Foods Private Limited. Its specialities include a … Continue reading Delhi High Court Prohibits ‘Franchise Byte’ from Uploading YouTube Videos Featuring the ‘WOW! MOMO’ Brand

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“Trademark Turmoil | Bolt Technology vs. UJOY Technology | A Pivotal Case or a Potential Pitfall?”

2nd January, 2024 - 7:23 am Categories: Trademark Infringement

Introduction The cases of transborder trademark infringement based on goodwill and reputation is nothing new in the world of IP litigation. The courts often find themselves at crossroad when dealing with such matters because of the moral dilemma that the case presents to them; whether to protect the domestic entities who are trying to make … Continue reading “Trademark Turmoil | Bolt Technology vs. UJOY Technology | A Pivotal Case or a Potential Pitfall?”

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Determining Similarity Between Rival Marks Part 2

8th December, 2023 - 6:06 am Categories: Legal Issues Trademark

The first part of this article exclusively dealt with the Anti-Dissection rule and the second part of this article shall pertain to the rule of dominant feature. Introduction It is the settled position of law that two conflicting marks have to be compared as a whole and parts of the marks cannot be dissected for … Continue reading Determining Similarity Between Rival Marks Part 2

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Determining Similarity Between Rival Marks Part 1

7th December, 2023 - 6:32 am Categories: Trademark

Introduction Section 15 and Section 17 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999 deal with the registration of parts of trademarks and the effect of registration of parts of a mark respectively. A bare perusal makes it clear that the intention behind these two provisions is that when a trademark consists of several matters, the proprietor … Continue reading Determining Similarity Between Rival Marks Part 1

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From Budgeting to Branding: Using the Madrid Fee Calculator for Trademark Registration

6th November, 2023 - 6:00 am Categories: Trademark

Introduction Expanding internationally can have a huge impact on the business landscape. However when venturing into new markets it becomes crucial to ensure our brand is safeguarded and recognized worldwide. This is where Trademarks play a role. Trademarks go beyond being logos; they help protect a company’s brand identity, reputation and the trust of consumers. … Continue reading From Budgeting to Branding: Using the Madrid Fee Calculator for Trademark Registration

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Process Of Registration Of Trademark In The Philippines

30th September, 2023 - 8:38 am Categories: Trademark

PROCESS OF REGISTRATION OF TRADEMARK The steps involved in the registration process of trademarks in the Philippines are as follows: APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION Section 124 of The Act lays down the requirements of an application for registration of a trademark. The application for the registration of the mark shall be in Filipino or in English … Continue reading Process Of Registration Of Trademark In The Philippines

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‘Use of Trademarks as Keywords’ : Case Summary of Google v. DRS

23rd August, 2023 - 8:58 am Categories: Trademark

INTRODUCTION The Delhi High Court in Google LLC v. DRS Logistics (P) Ltd.[1] has ruled in favour of DRS (‘Respondent’) in an appeal favoured by Google LLC (‘Appellant’). The division bench upheld the order of the single bench to the extent that the use of the respondent’s trademark as a keyword in the Google Ads … Continue reading ‘Use of Trademarks as Keywords’ : Case Summary of Google v. DRS

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