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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


Filing a Strong Reply to Trademark Objection: Section 9 Insights

January 23, 2024 5880 Views 0 comment Print

“Explore Section 11 of Trademarks Act, 1999, detailing grounds for refusal. Learn how to avoid trademark objection and enhance registration success.

Understanding Trademark Objection: Section 11 Refusal Grounds

January 23, 2024 7779 Views 0 comment Print

Explore Section 11 of Trademarks Act, 1999, detailing grounds for refusal. Learn how to avoid trademark objection and enhance registration success. Real-life examples provided.

How to file reply to Trademark Examination Report for Objection?

January 20, 2024 2751 Views 0 comment Print

Learn how to effectively respond to a Trademark Examination Report objection. Understand process, key components of a strong reply, and ensure protection of your brand identity.

What is Trademark Clearance Certificate for Copyrights?

January 18, 2024 756 Views 0 comment Print

In this blog, we’ll explore the importance of a trademark clearance certificate, how it relates to copyright protection, and why it’s a critical step in protecting your creative works.

Draft Trade Marks (1st Amendment) Rules, 2024

January 2, 2024 3393 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the proposed Trade Marks (1st Amendment) Rules, 2024 by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. Learn about adjudication procedures, penalties, and the appellate process.

SC Recommends Mediation for Britannia-ITC Biscuit Color Dispute

December 27, 2023 1290 Views 0 comment Print

Supreme Court advises Britannia and ITC to mediate on biscuit color dispute. Explore the legal battle, court orders, and the push for resolution. Read more.

Trademark Battle: ITC Limited vs. Britannia Industries Ltd. in Madras High Court

December 27, 2023 2439 Views 0 comment Print

Read about the Madras High Court’s decision to restrain the sale of Sunfeast Mom’s Magic butter cookies in blue wrappers, deemed deceptively similar to Britannia Good Day.

Theobroma vs. Theos: Delhi High Court Resolves Bakery Trademark Battle

October 22, 2023 2190 Views 0 comment Print

The Delhi High Court settles the trademark dispute between Theobroma Foods Pvt. Ltd. and Theos Food Pvt. Ltd. Read the full judgment and analysis.

Bombay High Court’s Landmark Ruling on Trademark Use in Meta-Tags

October 4, 2023 8718 Views 0 comment Print

Discover groundbreaking People Interactive v. Gaurav Jerry case where Bombay High Court deems trademark use in meta-tags illegal, protecting brand integrity.

Use of third party trademark as meta-tags amounts to infringement

October 4, 2023 2148 Views 0 comment Print

Explore Kapil Wadhwa vs. Samsung Electronics case, a Delhi High Court landmark decision on using third-party trademarks in meta-tags. Learn about its legal implications

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