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Can A Single Colour Mark Acquire Registration In India?

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2] However, the quintessential reason for such distinction is due to a slightly elevated standard for the registration of non-traditional marks. Image Source : Shutterstock] The Trademarks Act, 1999 (‘Act’) refers exclusively to the registrability of ‘combination of colours’. [3] In this also falls the case of colour marks.

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Can Braille Be Registered As a Trademark?

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2] This new set of marks is often referred to as non-traditional trademarks , and the qualification for their registration, as opposed to a traditional mark, is substantially higher. [3] I do this by demonstrating the statutory criteria for trademark registration and then applying the set criteria to check the registrability of braille.

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SPACs: A Double-Edged Sword

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However, from 2003 to 2019 , the average number of SPAC IPOs per year was just 23, and SPAC IPOs have never raised more than 20% of total U.S. After graduation, he intends to practice business or intellectual property law. The Year of SPAC. IPOs and 46% of total U.S. IPO proceeds. IPO proceeds in a given year.

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Protection of Color Trademarks under the Indian Trademark Law

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However, the complications and issues arise in the cases falling outside the ambit of conventional or traditional trademarks, where the registration of which becomes arduous to be given an exclusive status. Law on Color Trademarks in India. 2003 (27) PTC 478 Del. Colgate Palmolive Company vs. Anchor Health & Beauty Care Pvt.

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Customs Intervention for IP in the Indian Sub-Continent

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A Unique Temporary Registration Number (UTRN) is generated on filing the online application. After approval of the application for recordation by the Commissioner of Customs, the UTRN will be converted to UPRN (Unique Permanent Registration Number), and the said UPRN would be issued, which confirms the recordation.

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Beyond The Ordinary: The Rise in Use of Non-Conventional Trademarks in Pharmaceuticals Industry

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Abstract In the changing landscape of intellectual property law, Trademarks have gone beyond the traditionally used symbols, names, logos to enhance the non-traditional identifiers. 2003), acknowledged that a combination of colours and function as a great mark if it develops distinctiveness through consistent use over time. [3]

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Get 2 Go Sued for Alleged Trademark Infringement of getGo®

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Per the Complaint, Plaintiffs have used the getGo® trademark since at least March 2013 and have sought and secured federal trademark registrations for various getGo® trademarks and logos as set forth below (the “getGo® Marks”). Registration No. Service Mark Registrations, Nos. Get To Know GetGo. 92077459.