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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


Registration of Celebrity name as Trademark

April 24, 2023 2778 Views 0 comment Print

With the expansion of media and uncovering of personal life’s, celebrities, the one attracting attention of the masses, have been to a greater risk to exposure of the personal space alarming the privacy issues.

Trademark under Trademarks Act, 1999

April 9, 2023 2550 Views 0 comment Print

Trademark is a unique symbol or sign which may be a combination of colors, words, designs for identification of your goods or services. Trademark registration can be obtained under the Trademarks Act, 1999 through government website ipindia.gov.in

HC restrained Institute of Cost Accountants from using ‘ICAI’ acronym

March 28, 2023 16695 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi High Court restrained Institute Of Cost Accountants Of India from using ICAI acronym, a trademark which stands registered in favour of Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

What is a Trademark and Why Do You Need One?

March 15, 2023 1995 Views 0 comment Print

Understand the importance of trademarks and how they safeguard your business. Learn about the legalities, benefits, registration process, and resolving disputes in India.

Top 10 most frequently asked trademark questions answered

March 15, 2023 4746 Views 0 comment Print

A trademark is a word, logo or tagline that identifies your business’s products and services. It helps to build your business’s identity. It further prevents any third party from trading upon your established goodwill. In other words a mark which represent your trade is called Trademark .

Steps to register under Design Act 2000

March 14, 2023 6573 Views 0 comment Print

Learn the steps to register under the Design Act 2000, governing the protection of various designs, offering legal protection & competitive advantage.

What are Post Trademark Registration Compliances a Brand Must Do

March 3, 2023 2907 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about essential post-registration compliances for brands after obtaining trademark registration. Understand renewal, monitoring, enforcement, and record-keeping to maintain trademark validity and protection.

What are Intellectual properties in India ?

March 3, 2023 1590 Views 0 comment Print

Intellectual Property Rights are intangible assets, created for protection of one’s brand, design, logo, invention etc. The requirement and procedure for obtaining registration of intellectual properties vary accordingly. The owner of intellectual property enjoys various rights and is protected against infringement from third parties.

Trademark registration: Device & word marks require separate applications

February 26, 2023 7416 Views 0 comment Print

Trademark registration for device and word marks necessitates separate applications to safeguard your brand’s unique identity and legal rights comprehensively.

Power of Trademarks: Why it Matters to Your Business

February 26, 2023 1188 Views 0 comment Print

Trademarks protect your brand identity and add value to your business, preventing others from using it without permission. Essential for businesses of all sizes, trademarks boost customer loyalty and legal protection.

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