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Green Washing Vis-A-Vis Green Trade Marks

IP and Legal Filings

This has led to consumers opting for brands that pledge their duty to contributing towards environmental protection by means of minimalism and sustainability. In today’s era of eco-branding, wherein trademarks are used to distinguish sustainable brands from the mainstream commercial ones, the latter engage in the practise of “greenwashing”.

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“Pink Perfection: The Trademarking Of Barbie’s Signature Hue”

IP and Legal Filings

Conceived by Ruth Handler and named after her own daughter, Barbie has, from its inception, been a driving force behind Mattel’s successful branding efforts, resulting in the sale of over a billion Barbie dolls and the expansion of the franchise into various media, including video games, merchandise, and a live-action movie.

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IP as Collateral

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Intellectual Property such as patents, trademarks, brand value, copyright, etc have become foundational assets for several businesses, seeking greater importance and attention. Businesses are turning towards their intangible assets, specifically their IP to finance their growth and further innovation. IP Financing Policies in Asia.

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Trademark Enforcement In E-Market : Challenges In Identifying The Infringer And Holding Them Accountable

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The issue of counterfeiting not only compromises a brand’s reputation or brand value, but also puts consumer safety at risk by allowing the sale and uninformed purchase of sub-standard goods. The defendant was “Darveys.com”, it was a “luxury brand marketplace” [6]. 27-10-2009). [8] Nakul Bajaj & Ors. [4]

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Trademark Infringement in the Digital Age

IP and Legal Filings

Introduction In today’s digital economy, trademarks play an important role in developing a brand’s identity, establishing customer trust, and assuring market competition. Corporations must establish online identities, such as logos, slogans, product names, and brands, to build consumer awareness, loyalty, and trust.

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Delhi High Court Sets Aside 3 Orders from the Patent Office and the Trademark Registry, in 1 day!

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Image from here On April 28, 2023, Justice Amit Bansal of the Delhi High Court passed three separate orders, all dealing with a similar issue- unclear, unreasoned orders from the Patent Office and the Trademark Registry (IP Offices) that rejected the patent/ trademark applications. Shell Brands International AG v. Rosemount Inc.

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The challenge of protecting well-known trademarks beyond the principle of specialty

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Can a well-known watch brand prevent the protection of another identical or similar trademark for other types of goods such as cosmetics? But does this mean that a famous mark can extend its status and prevent the registration of third parties’ trademarks for any goods or services?