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Registration and Protection Of Industrial Design In India

IP and Legal Filings

Designs are advantageous assets that can be protected only if registered under the Designs Act, 2000. In this blog we will talk about the process of registration and what type of protection is provided under the designs act. The design created for your brand brings enormous value to the business. Picture Credit: Shutterstock].

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Trademark Enforcement In E-Market : Challenges In Identifying The Infringer And Holding Them Accountable

IP and Legal Filings

The issue of counterfeiting not only compromises a brand’s reputation or brand value, but also puts consumer safety at risk by allowing the sale and uninformed purchase of sub-standard goods. In the year 2017 the market value of the E-commerce was $38.5 Nakul Bajaj & Ors. [4]

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Difference Between Trademark And Design Registration In India

IP and Legal Filings

There exist several IPRs and it is important to be aware of which one is suitable for your brand/ business. There are added benefits to each IPR that come along with their registration. Registration is the procedure of filing a particular mark/ name under the respective authority of legal statutes.

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Precedential No. 35: TTAB Grants MIRAGE BRANDS Cancellation Petition Due To Likelihood of Reverse Confusion

The TTABlog

In an otherwise straightforward Section 2(d) analysis, the Board ruled that confusion is likely between Respondent's registered marks MIRAGE BRANDS (standard form) and MIRAGE BRANDS & Design [BRANDS disclaimed], and Petitioner Mahender Sabhnani's previously used and registered mark ROYAL MIRAGE & Design , all for perfume.

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Manolo Blahnik Shoes Can Finally be Sold in China

IPilogue

However, these appeals were dismissed as the courts ruled that Manolo did not present sufficient evidence of adequate sales in mainland China prior to 2000. Resultantly, Manolo Blahnik has lost significant sales, as China is the fastest growing luxury market. China’s Trademark System.

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Conquering Likelihood of Confusion in Pharmaceutical Trademarks

Corsearch

Name saturation is an existential challenge for every industry that harnesses trademark law to protect its brand. You can explore what are known as non-conventional trademarks — sounds, colors, smells — to convey your brand messaging. A key difference arises, however, when comparing brand name and generic name confusion.

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Fashion Copyright and Infringement

IP and Legal Filings

The Design Act, 2000 [“ the 2000 Act ”] provides protection to various aspects of the design in question, like the pattern, colours or even lines on the design. This will remain in force for 10 years from the date of registration but can be extended for another 5 years, subject to certain conditions. Copyright Act or Design Act?