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The impact of Geographical Identification tags on Indian local markets and economies

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Geographical indications bring a sense of security that protects unique property that belongs to a particular geographical location, increasing its value in the market. The Geographical Indications of Goods ( Registration and Protection) Act,1999 provides provisions that prevent the G.I. Tags from being violated and misused.

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Finding the Real “Burger King”: Identical Marks & Prior Use in the Pune Eatery Case

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The eatery owners argued that they had been using the name Burger King since 1992, which was over two decades before Burger King US entered the Indian market in 2014. While its first registration for the brand name in India (1979) was under Class 16 [Paper & Paper Products] , the trademark was registered w.r.t.

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

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Non-conventional or Non-Traditional trademarks such as sounds, color, shape, scent or any other motion marks have emerged as a new innovative tools widely being used in the todays changing and competitive market era that redefine how brands connect with the public at large.

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Can Tactile Marks Be Effectively Protected Under Trademark Law?

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In 2003, the firm’s trademark in Germany was protected due to its distinctive design. 1] In 2006, the International Trademark Association, INTA, officially recognized the importance of tactile marks by adopting a resolution in support of the recognition and registration of these marks. are two examples.

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Modern Foods v. Modern Snacks: A Pragmatic Approach to Trademark Infringement Suit Injunctions

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The plaintiff’s case was a standard trademark infringement and passing off plea, founded upon its extensive advertisements, market share, goodwill and reputation and the defendant using a similar website and the word ‘MODERN’ in its marks.

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Protection of Color Trademarks under the Indian Trademark Law

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It also encourages safeguarding the interests of the traders and consumers in the market. 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. 2003 (27) PTC 478 Del.

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Cambodia and its RCEP Accession

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By integrating 16 nations’ markets, the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) aspires to make it simpler for each nation’s goods and services to be available throughout the region. By 2050, the predicted $0.5 The RCEP offers a chance to expand agricultural exports in terms of production, processing, and exports.