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

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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. Trademarks must have a distinguishing capacity and must be ‘distinctive’ in itself. Jitender V. Jain and Anr.,

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Can Braille Be Registered As a Trademark?

IP and Legal Filings

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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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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Protection of Trademarks in Singapore

IP and Legal Filings

The objective of the Singapore Treaty is to create a modern and dynamic international framework for the harmonization of administrative trademark registration procedures. Unlike the TLT, the Singapore Treaty applies generally to all marks that can be registered under the law of a Contracting Party. Introduction.

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IP as a political instrument in Russia

The IPKat

In the spring and summer of 2022, following the international sanctions imposed upon Russia after its invasion of Ukraine, Russia introduced several landmark changes to its IP law, most notably to patent, trademark and copyright laws. These rules were introduced in the 2021 amendment to Article 1360 of the Civil Code.

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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] Image Source : Shutterstock] The Trademarks Act, 1999 (‘Act’) refers exclusively to the registrability of ‘combination of colours’. [3]

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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." Opposer launched its MONSTER ENERGY drinks in 2002 and has enjoyed enormous sales (approximately 2.5 1, if not top three, in the entire US in e-liquid sales." TTABlogged here.

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