SpicyIP

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Prabha Sridevan, Judge, MHC (2000-2010) and Chairperson, IPAB (2011-2013) was recently interviewed by SpicyIP Doctoral Fellow Malobika Sen as part of her doctoral research. the original plaintiff) filed a suit to protect four registered Kirloskar trademarks against alleged infringers. Kirloskar Brothers Ltd.

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IP and Legal Filings

JUNE 9, 2022

Trademark, and design are two very crucial kinds of IPRs which provide a certain extent of protection at their levels. Trademark and design are two of the most important and popular IPRs which can sometimes be confused as the line between their differences may perhaps seem blurry.

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IP and Legal Filings

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

This demonstrates the succinctness and simplicity of the Metaverse’s trademarking mechanism. Their rights will be protected thanks to the metaverse brands’ trademarks. By deterring rip offs, trademarks safeguard a company’s identity and the repute of its brand(s), especially in the Metaverse.

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SpicyIP

MARCH 24, 2025

While actions against infringement of copyright or trademark are welcome, the same should not be at the cost of choking a free market or the rights of small businessmen and entrepreneurs to carry on with their business ( Vasundhara Majithia ). Intermediary liability is already addressed under Section 79 of the IT Act, 2000.

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SpicyIP

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Template from here In the foreground of today’s fiercely competitive offline and digital marketplaces, where brands engage in neck-to-neck battles for visibility, the role of colours in trademarks has become a focal point of legal discourse. Patel & Ors.

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JD Supra Law

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Similar treaties already exist in the area of Patents (Patent Law Treaty of 2000) and Trademarks (Trademark Law Treaty of 1994 and Singapore Treaty on the Law of Trademarks of 2006). The goal of the treaty would be to harmonize different national legal systems for protecting industrial designs. By: AEON Law

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SpicyIP

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

We are pleased to bring you a guest post from Payal Saraogi, on a recent decision of the Delhi High Court on Google’s use of trademarks as advertisement keywords. Revival of the Third-party Trademark as a Keyword Dispute. Google India Private Limited and others. The parties and their positions.

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Selvam & Selvam Blog

OCTOBER 28, 2024

sheds light on the critical role these intermediaries play and raises vital questions about their liability in cases of trademark infringement. ” The plaintiffs argued that these DNRs were not merely passive intermediaries but rather active facilitators of the trademark infringement, thereby warranting the imposition of liability. .”

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SpicyIP

MARCH 14, 2025

While burgers in the trademark case Burger King Co. Although the Pune commercial court held that Burger King US miserably failed to prove that the local eatery had committed trademark infringement, the Bombay High Court stayed this order and restrained the latter from using the trademark Burger King. Who doesnt love burgers?

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IP and Legal Filings

AUGUST 11, 2023

Introduction Trademarks are no longer confined to words, numbers, or devices. This is primarily because of the clash between the traditional concept of trademarks and the ever-growing need to find newer ways to differentiate one’s product and services from competitors. [1] 7] Is Braille a ‘Mark’ ?

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IP and Legal Filings

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

It prevents the unauthorized use of the design, logos, trademarks etc. The very first fashion trademark was registered in 1858 by the Persian couture house. The Design Act 2000 specifies the offences and their penalty under Section 22(2) of the Act. Furthermore, protect it from any kind of misuse.

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Selvam & Selvam Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

This case highlights the intersection of trademark law and e-commerce regulation, raising questions about the accountability of online marketplaces in protecting brand integrity. The Court deemed these claims speculative and unsubstantiated, underscoring the need for tangible, concrete evidence of losses in trademark disputes.

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IP and Legal Filings

JULY 8, 2022

Trademark in Oman. A trademark is a sign or form used to distinguish the goods, products, or services of one establishment from those of other establishments. In order to be fully protected, a trademark must be registered in the Register of Trademarks and Trade Names at the Ministry of Commerce and Industry in Oman.

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The IP Law Blog

MAY 20, 2021

What happens when a junior trademark holder’s business becomes so popular and well known that it threatens to swamp the reputation of a senior mark holder? The senior mark holder brings a trademark infringement case alleging “reverse confusion” among its potential customers. After some discovery, Dropbox moved for summary judgment.

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The TTABlog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Constitutional Challenge: Appellants contended that the administrative trademark judges (ATJs) who sat on the Board panel were appointed in violation of the Appointments Clause of Article II of the Constitution, and therefore the Board's decision must be vacated. 1123 (2000 ed.). Piano Factory Group, Inc. 2021) [precedential].

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IP and Legal Filings

JUNE 8, 2022

Designs are advantageous assets that can be protected only if registered under the Designs Act, 2000. Therefore, the Designs Act, of 2000 protects against such violations as well as safeguards the rights of a design proprietor. Picture Credit: Shutterstock]. The renown it gains helps ameliorate your competitive stride in the market.

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The IPKat

APRIL 10, 2025

Background Photo by AS Photography The case was brought by the Sicilian winery, Duca di Salaparuta, which owns trade marks containing the word Salaparuta that were registered in Italy in 1989 and as EU trade marks in 2000. The wine brand has been around since the nineteenth century and its trade marks are well-known.

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IPilogue

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

After a lengthy 22-year trademark battle with Chinese businessman Fang Yuzhou, London-born shoe company Manolo Blahnik has won the legal right to use their name in China. Manolos have never been sold in mainland China because Yuzhou registered the trademark “Manolo & Blahnik” in 1999 in China. China’s Trademark System.

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SpicyIP

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Recently, the Delhi High Court referred 3 questions regarding the jurisdiction of a High Court to hear trademark rectification applications, to a larger bench. The question that surfaced here was “which High Court shall have the jurisdiction to hear cancellation/rectification petitions under Section 57 of the Trademark Act, 1999 (‘1999 Act’).”

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The IPKat

JULY 22, 2022

In 2006, work on simplifying procedures for the protection of industrial designs started in the WIPO Standing Committee on the Law of Trademarks, Industrial Designs and Geographical Indications (SCT) , which has evolved into the draft for the proposed DLT. plants, animals, and microorganisms), and knowledge systems.

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IP Law 360

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Unilever "covertly" took control of Ben & Jerry's trademarks following their merger in 2000, the ice cream giant said in an amended New York federal court complaint that seeks to block its parent from selling its products in the West Bank.

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LexBlog IP

JULY 19, 2021

IPNews® – On July 14, 2021, DC Comics, the creator of famous superheroes, submitted a trademark opposition against a trademark application for “Dark Night.” mentions a founding date of 2000 on their website and request registration for Dark Knight in association with armchairs and other furniture.

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IP and Legal Filings

JULY 25, 2023

The industry has had phenomenal growth in recent years, with the manufacturing of apparel doubling between 2000 and 2014 [2]. Despite purchasing 60% more clothing in 2014 than in 2000, people only wore the clothes for half as long. In order to communicate sustainability goals, trademarks are very effective.

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Corsearch

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Name saturation is an existential challenge for every industry that harnesses trademark law to protect its brand. Read on as we explore how you can conquer the likelihood of confusion in your pharmaceutical trademarks. As more and more names are registered, fewer are available for use.

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The IPKat

DECEMBER 17, 2022

Kat friend Marcel Pemsel, who will shortly publish as a full-fledged Guest Kat, already shares his thoughts on a recent trademark decision by the General Court concerning that favorite of trade mark questions: what does the specification of goods and services cover? Many terms have a clear and precise meaning.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

JULY 29, 2022

The definition of mark under section 2(1)(m) in the Trademarks Act, 1999 includes “shape of goods” and “their packaging” and any combination of such shape or packaging with other things, fall within the plain and general meaning of the term ‘mark’ thereby making it an inclusive definition. . Registration of 3-D marks.

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IP and Legal Filings

JANUARY 30, 2023

Types of IPR Basically, there are four types of IPR Patent Trademarks Copyrights Trademark and Metaverse Trademark is the visual symbol that differentiate between trademarked goods and services from each other. Allegations of trademark infringement have already been made in several instances in Metaverse.

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Traverse Legal Blog

APRIL 19, 2022

What happens when someone registers your trademark or personal name on these web3 extensions? Let’s talk about trademark protection and domain names. If you are a brand or trademark attorney, you may already know about cybersquatting. How to Protect Your Trademark from Web3 Cyberquattting. Watch video one below.

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IP Watchdog

APRIL 26, 2022

World IP Day was first observed in 2000 in an effort by WIPO to raise awareness of the importance IP plays in fostering innovation and creativity. This year, WIPO has chosen to focus on the theme of “IP and Youth: Innovating for a Better Future,” spotlighting young entrepreneurs and innovators across the globe.

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SpicyIP

MAY 18, 2023

Matters transferred from the IPAB to the DHC IPD: More than 2000 cases were received from the IPAB with approximately 600 cases disposed of, which is an impressive feat to achieve in just 1 year and surely if the pace is maintained then in perhaps the next year or so, the IPAB backlog (in Delhi) will be resolved. 1 above).

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IP and Legal Filings

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

More specifically, in India, the design act, 2000 protects designs that feature shapes, patterns, ornaments, or compositions of lines or colors applied to any article in two or three-dimensional forms. Protection of such trademarks is imperative since apparel brands greatly value their brand equity.

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Intepat

JULY 14, 2021

The Delhi High Court already handles various IPR cases as a court of original civil jurisdiction, including civil claims for violation of trademarks, copyright, patents, and designs and writ petitions, revision petitions, and appeals. IP CASES PENDING BEFORE THE IPAB. CONCLUSION.

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SpicyIP

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

& Anr passed an interim injunction in favour of the plaintiff restraining the defendants and its associates from using in any manner the trademark RAJDHANI or any other trademark which is deceptively similar to the trademark of the plaintiff [September 1, 2021]. Madhya Pradesh High Court in M/s Mold Tek Packing Ltd.

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Intepat

MARCH 13, 2025

In India, the protection of architectural designs falls under three main categories of the Indian IP regime, namely copyrights, designs and trademarks. Iconic buildings such as the Sydney Opera House in Australia and the Empire State Building in New York have been registered as trademarks within their national IP jurisdictions.

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SpicyIP

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Last month, the Calcutta High Court decided a trademark dispute between KitKat (chocolate coated wafers) and KitKat (chanachur – a savoury chickpea snack) after 23 years. In 2023, the Calcutta High Court permanently restrained the defendants from using their KitKat trademark and trade dress.

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SpicyIP

JULY 4, 2024

Image by storyset on Freepik The office of Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trademarks (CGPDTM) on July 2, has notified the 2025 Patent and Trademarks Agent Exams. The Trademark Agent Exam is likely to be held on January 04, 2025 and the Patent Agent Exam is likely to be held on January 5, 2025.

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IP and Legal Filings

MAY 17, 2024

Daler Mehendi, a known singer and the plaintiff in the present case, had a registered trademark over the letters “DM” and established a business called “D.M. The concept of passing off under trademarks law was used to provide relief to the plaintiff. It is a common tort law aspect and can be used for unregistered trademarks.

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