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The Interplay between Religious Sensitiveness and Trademark Law in India

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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] In Parul Food Specialities Pvt.

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[Part II] Assessing DHC’s Finding on Piercing the Corporate Veil and Damages in the Amazon Case

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Ali Shayif (2009) ( paywalled ) which has been cited numerous times by the Supreme Court and numerous High Courts of India ( here and here ). Existing trademark laws sufficiently address online infringement without needing a new “e-infringement” category. E-Infringement Merely Academic Distinction?

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China: The New Draft Trademark Law Increases Requirements for Recognition of Well-Known Status

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The recently published Draft Amendment to the Chinese Trademark Law is proposing the introduction of important changes to the current trademark system in China. This will enhance the chances of a brand to obtain a certain degree of well-known status recognition. There will be varying degrees of notoriety.

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Of house marks and family disputes: Taking a look at the Lodha v. Lodha TM battle 

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Abhishek, in two interviews ( here and her e ), has argued that the FSA explicitly stated that all brand, IPR, copyright, TMs (whatever that means) of the Lodha business, including Lodha and Lodha group, would belong to the Lodha Developers Private Limited (Macrotech Developers). A legal entity cannot use Sec. Further, Sec.

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China: The New Draft Trademark Law Increases Requirements for Recognition of Well-Known Status

LexBlog IP

The recently published Draft Amendment to the Chinese Trademark Law is proposing the introduction of important changes to the current trademark system in China. This will enhance the chances of a brand to obtain a certain degree of well-known status recognition. There will be varying degrees of notoriety.

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Trademark Infringement 101: What You Need to Know to Protect Your Brand 

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Trademark infringement is the nightmare that keeps big brands up at night. In a world where maintaining a distinctive identity and protecting consumer trust is a constant battle, safeguarding your trademarks is crucial. What is trademark infringement? Let’s start with the basics; what is trademark infringement?

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Best of 2009: McBummer: Thoughts on the McFamily of Trademarks McConcept

Likelihood of Confusion

The post Best of 2009: McBummer: Thoughts on the McFamily of Trademarks McConcept appeared first on LIKELIHOOD OF CONFUSION™. I’ve written before about the odd cultural juxtaposition of McDonald’s and the Muslim world. It turns out I don’t know the half of it! Now McDonald’s has lost its effort to.