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India – Trademark Protection in the Hospitality Industry

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Therefore, to protect your business in the hospitality industry, you must seek protection via Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) , specifically by registering your hotel or restaurant brand name and logo as trademarks. Here in this article, we shall shed light on the relationship between Trademark Law and the hospitality sector in India.

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Trademarks vs. Generic Terms: Can Generic Terms be Trademarked?

IP and Legal Filings

Can their names be officially protected under trademark laws?At At first, it might seem a little confusing as Trademarks are like- ‘special signs’ that help us know where products or services come from. Imagine a place where a tea stall named “Chai Chai Chronicles” warmly invites you to enjoy a cup of tea.

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"ICE MONSTER" for Electronic Cigarette Liquid Not Confusable With MONSTER ENERGY, Says TTAB

The TTABlog

If that were the case, having a famous mark would entitle the owner to a right in gross, and that is against the principles of trademark law." The Board has long recognized that the 'Internet is such a pervasive medium that virtually everything is advertised and sold through the Internet.'" TTABlogged here. Welch 2023.

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Can A Single Colour Mark Acquire Registration In India?

IP and Legal Filings

He was unmistakably aware of the nuances regarding colours in trademark law. Broadly speaking, trademarks are of two types: traditional and non-traditional. [1] Notwithstanding the essence of this finding, this is too narrow an interpretation of the true spirit of trademark law. 18] Deere & Company v.

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A Look Back at India’s Top IP Developments of 2023

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CCI , the Delhi High Court held that Chapter XVI of the Patents Act is a complete code in itself and overrides the Competition Act, 2002. Controller of Patents & Designs Patent Office Mumbai. Controller of Patents and Designs and Raytheon Company v. CCI and Monsanto v. Microsoft Technology Licensing v. In Microsoft v.

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