Corporate Law : The article explains that trademark registration protects the composite mark as a whole, while Section 17 restricts exclusive righ...
Corporate Law : The article explains the trademark filing and prosecution process in Bhutan, including examination, publication, opposition and re...
Corporate Law : Sensory judgement: A legislative comment on the expansion of the ‘mark’ and the scientific resolution of graphical representat...
Corporate Law : The court ruled that using a registered trademark as a keyword to divert online traffic can amount to trademark infringement. The ...
Company Law : Even after incorporation, a company name can be changed if it conflicts with a registered trademark. Section 16 empowers the Gover...
Corporate Law : Beware of fraudsters soliciting money for IP applications. Report any suspicious claims to the office. Applications processed lega...
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...
Corporate Law : A writ petition is filed before Hon’ble Rajasthan High Court, Jodhpur while challenging the Circular dated 28.08.2020 being issu...
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...
Corporate Law : A trademark application is processed in accordance with The Trade Marks Act, 1999 and The Trade Marks Rules, 2017. 1. Application ...
Income Tax : The Delhi High Court held that Google could not use the registered trademark HINDWARE as advertising keywords and granted a perman...
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...
Income Tax : High Court held that consideration received on transfer of self-generated trademarks before 1 April 2002 was not taxable as capita...
Corporate Law : The issue was whether the NCLT could declare ownership of a trademark during CIRP. The Supreme Court held that title disputes not ...
Corporate Law : Delhi High Court grants injunction against Franchise India Brands Ltd. and Ichakdana Food Services LLP for unauthorized use of 'Ra...
Corporate Law : Government proposes draft amendments to Trade Marks Rules 2017 introducing a Code of Conduct, disciplinary procedures, and complai...
Corporate Law : Calcutta High Court put on hold a public notice restricting online legal advertising for trademark registration, keeping the issue...
Corporate Law : Trade Marks (Holding Inquiry and Appeal) Rules 2024 now in effect. New procedures for complaints, inquiries, and appeals under the...
Corporate Law : Explore the proposed Trade Marks (1st Amendment) Rules, 2024 by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. Learn about adjudication pr...
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...
When registering a trademark, choosing an appropriate type from the trademark class list is crucial for legal safety. Each class within this list categorizes goods or offerings, helping make certain that an indicator is only registered in applicable regions, for that reason keeping off conflicts with different brands.
Beware of fraudsters soliciting money for IP applications. Report any suspicious claims to the office. Applications processed legally, no extra fees required.
Learn how to address objections under Section 11 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999. This guide covers steps for drafting replies, analyzing cited marks, and includes key case laws for effective responses.
Summary: Withdrawing a trademark application in India can occur for various reasons, such as a change in company policy or upon receiving an infringement notice. The process varies depending on the application’s status. In cases where the trademark is not opposed, the applicant must draft a withdrawal letter including details such as the application number, class, […]
Trade Marks (Holding Inquiry and Appeal) Rules 2024 now in effect. New procedures for complaints, inquiries, and appeals under the Trade Marks Act, 1999.
Learn the process to change the name of a trademark applicant or user on the Trademark India portal. Follow our detailed guide for seamless updates.
Explore the challenges of dormant trademarks in China & a comprehensive approach to regulate them. Learn about causes, risks & tailored regulatory strategies.
Learn about the characteristics and qualities of a perfect trademark, including uniqueness, ease of pronunciation, memorability, and compliance with trademark regulations.
Dive into the Supreme Courts judgment in Shyam Sel & Power Ltd vs Shyam Steel Industries Ltd case regarding trademark infringement and passing off. Detailed analysis & conclusion included.
Learn about genericide in trademarks, its impact, and strategies to prevent it. Get expert legal advice from Compliance Calendar to protect your brand.
