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Scope of Protection Available To A Registered Trademark

Corporate Law : The article explains that trademark registration protects the composite mark as a whole, while Section 17 restricts exclusive righ...

July 1, 2026 174 Views 0 comment Print

Registration of Trademark In Bhutan

Corporate Law : The article explains the trademark filing and prosecution process in Bhutan, including examination, publication, opposition and re...

June 30, 2026 150 Views 0 comment Print

Sensory Marks and Graphical Representation Under Trade Marks Act, 1999

Corporate Law : Sensory judgement: A legislative comment on the expansion of the ‘mark’ and the scientific resolution of graphical representat...

June 20, 2026 699 Views 0 comment Print

Google’s Keyword Empire and Business of Borrowed Goodwill

Corporate Law : The court ruled that using a registered trademark as a keyword to divert online traffic can amount to trademark infringement. The ...

June 1, 2026 573 Views 0 comment Print

Registered Trademark Holders Can Force a Company to Change Its Name

Company Law : Even after incorporation, a company name can be changed if it conflicts with a registered trademark. Section 16 empowers the Gover...

February 24, 2026 858 Views 0 comment Print


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Alert: Fraudsters Targeting IP Applicants

Corporate Law : Beware of fraudsters soliciting money for IP applications. Report any suspicious claims to the office. Applications processed lega...

October 30, 2024 516 Views 0 comment Print

Company Secretaries in Practice can act as IPR/Trade Marks agent: ICSI

CA, CS, CMA : Company Secretaries in Practice are allowed to be registered as Trade Marks Agent under Rule 144 of the Trade Marks Rules, 2017, r...

May 18, 2023 5502 Views 0 comment Print

Rajasthan High Court Restrains Bureau of Indian Standard from interfering use of Trade Mark by Cement Company

Corporate Law : A writ petition is filed before Hon’ble Rajasthan High Court, Jodhpur while challenging the Circular dated 28.08.2020 being issu...

May 18, 2021 1137 Views 0 comment Print

India, Denmark sign MoU on Intellectual Property cooperation

Corporate Law : The Union Cabinet in its meeting dated 15.09.2020 gave the approval for signing the MoU with Denmark in the field of IP Cooperatio...

September 26, 2020 609 Views 0 comment Print

Brief steps/stages for granting a trademark

Corporate Law : A trademark application is processed in accordance with The Trade Marks Act, 1999 and The Trade Marks Rules, 2017. 1. Application ...

September 22, 2020 864 Views 0 comment Print


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Delhi HC Restrains Google for Allowing Trademark as AdWords Keywords

Income Tax : The Delhi High Court held that Google could not use the registered trademark HINDWARE as advertising keywords and granted a perman...

June 18, 2026 261 Views 0 comment Print

Google’s use of trademarks as keywords constituted use in advertising under TM Act

Corporate Law : The Delhi High Court ruled that the use of registered trademarks as keywords in Google Ads amounts to use under the Trade Marks Ac...

June 18, 2026 315 Views 0 comment Print

Self-Generated Trademark Before 2002 Not Taxable as Capital Gain Reason Cost of Acquisition Cannot Be Computed

Income Tax : High Court held that consideration received on transfer of self-generated trademarks before 1 April 2002 was not taxable as capita...

May 4, 2026 321 Views 0 comment Print

NCLT Cannot Decide Trademark Title Disputes Dehors Insolvency Process: SC

Corporate Law : The issue was whether the NCLT could declare ownership of a trademark during CIRP. The Supreme Court held that title disputes not ...

January 22, 2026 3906 Views 0 comment Print

Rasna Trademark Dispute: Delhi HC Issues Injunction

Corporate Law : Delhi High Court grants injunction against Franchise India Brands Ltd. and Ichakdana Food Services LLP for unauthorized use of 'Ra...

June 14, 2025 825 Views 0 comment Print


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Draft Trademark amendment Rules 2025

Corporate Law : Government proposes draft amendments to Trade Marks Rules 2017 introducing a Code of Conduct, disciplinary procedures, and complai...

October 31, 2025 2766 Views 0 comment Print

Stay Granted on CGPDTM’s Action Against Online Legal Advertising for Trademarks

Corporate Law : Calcutta High Court put on hold a public notice restricting online legal advertising for trademark registration, keeping the issue...

September 30, 2025 831 Views 0 comment Print

Trade Marks Holding Inquiry and Appeal Rules 2024

Corporate Law : Trade Marks (Holding Inquiry and Appeal) Rules 2024 now in effect. New procedures for complaints, inquiries, and appeals under the...

August 16, 2024 1347 Views 0 comment Print

Draft Trade Marks (1st Amendment) Rules, 2024

Corporate Law : Explore the proposed Trade Marks (1st Amendment) Rules, 2024 by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. Learn about adjudication pr...

January 2, 2024 3393 Views 0 comment Print

Comments invited for declaring two or more prime constituents of commodity on front side of package with Brand Name/ Logo

Corporate Law : The common or generic names of the commodity contained in the package and in case of packages with more than one product, the name...

August 16, 2022 876 Views 0 comment Print


Rasna Trademark Dispute: Delhi HC Issues Injunction

June 14, 2025 825 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi High Court grants injunction against Franchise India Brands Ltd. and Ichakdana Food Services LLP for unauthorized use of ‘Rasna’ and ‘Rasna Buzz’ trademarks after agreement expiry.

Regional Director can’t decide trademark ownership under Companies Act: Delhi HC

May 11, 2025 1521 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi High Court quashes Regional Director’s order in Panchhi Petha name dispute, rules authority can’t decide trademark ownership under Companies Act.

KCP Infra Name Change Upheld by Madras HC Despite Coexistence & Acquiescence Claims

May 10, 2025 1503 Views 0 comment Print

Madras High Court dismisses KCP Infra’s plea, upholds MCA order to change company name due to similarity with KCP Ltd.’s trademark.

Section 16 of Companies Act, 2013: Rectification of Company Name

May 7, 2025 5889 Views 1 comment Print

Understand Section 16 of India’s Companies Act 2013 for mandatory name changes conflicting with existing companies or trademarks. Learn compliance steps and legal triggers.

Online Trademark Lookup vs. Trademark Registration

March 6, 2025 1290 Views 0 comment Print

Online Trademark Lookup is the primary and most critical step before registering a hallmark. It facilitates corporations keep away from conflicts, as Trademark Registration legally protects the emblem. Conducting a proper search and finishing registration guarantees long-term trademark security and legal possession.

Personality Rights, Copyright And Trademark Law in Celebrity Branding

February 24, 2025 2202 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the intersection of personality rights, copyright, and trademark laws in India, focusing on celebrity branding, legal frameworks, and challenges.

Exploring the Types of Trademarks and Their Legal Protections

February 10, 2025 984 Views 1 comment Print

Trademarks are critical for businesses to differentiate their goods or offerings from others in market. They help construct brand identification and client trust. In this article, we shall discuss types of trademarks and criminal protections they provide.

Risks of Using an Unregistered Trademark: Legal Consequences

February 7, 2025 1503 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the risks and consequences of using an unregistered trademark, including potential legal actions and the implications of opposition or objections during registration.

Role of Intellectual Property Attorneys in Trademark Registration

December 21, 2024 1260 Views 0 comment Print

Learn how IP attorneys help in trademark registration, protecting intellectual property rights, and defending against infringements to safeguard your brand.

Trademark Protection in India: Prius Case and Its Impact

December 2, 2024 1482 Views 0 comment Print

A blog highlighting the importance of trademark protection in transborder trade in this globalized world.

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