IP and Legal Filings

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

As a result, the rise of hypersensitivity to religion, religious texts, and religious symbols determines the jurisprudence around the utilisation of such marks under Indian trademark law, even if they are not strictly prohibited. 6] Section 9(2)(b) of the Indian Trademarks Act, 1999. [7] 7] 2005 (3) AWC 2097. [8]

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SpicyIP

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

This time, I have journeyed through the pages “Januarys” on SpicyIP since 2005 and got you some stories that, I think, have kept us occupied over the years. Image from here Welcome back to the “ Sifting Through SpicyIP Pages ” series! It’s the 8th post of this monthly series. Relevant here are Arun C.

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SpicyIP

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

For collective marks, he argued that out of 10 collective mark registrations he examined, 9 were granted erroneously. Read Akshay Ajayakumar’s posts about the dismal examination standards disregarding the mandatory requirements of Collective and Certification marks. Also, check Joff Wild on the Allegations Against Indian Patent Office.

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Trademark Publishing Journalism Copyright 59

IP Tech Blog

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

The China National Intellectual Property Association (CNIPA) has recently published a draft amendment to the Chinese Trademark Law. If adopted in its current version and without further modifications, this amendment would have a considerable impact on many aspects of trademark law and practice in China.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

The China National Intellectual Property Association (CNIPA) has recently published a draft amendment to the Chinese Trademark Law. If adopted in its current version and without further modifications, this amendment would have a considerable impact on many aspects of trademark law and practice in China.

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IP and Legal Filings

AUGUST 11, 2023

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] 4] Second, the qualification for registering a trademark, both traditional and non-traditional, essentially remains the same.

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SpicyIP

MAY 30, 2024

In this post, I have briefly discussed the judgement and analyzed what it could mean for the proprietors of well-known trademarks and other proprietors. The petitioner, Vans Inc, USA, filed for registration of their mark- VANS in 1992, on a ‘proposed to be used basis’. The mark was published in 2005 and was registered in 2006.

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