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Sound Trademarks and their Registration in India

Kashishipr

Under the Indian Trade Marks Act of 1999 , if a sound is or has become a distinctive or unique symbol associated with one undertaking, it will be eligible for obtaining Trademark Registration. This article shall discuss the foundations of sound trademark registrations in India while giving examples of widely known sounds trademarks.

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Registration of Trademark: The Indian Context

Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

What is a registration of trademark? Trademark registration is not a mandate under the Indian trademark law, however it is advisable to go for a registration for certain reasons. Under Section 31 , the registration certificate of the trademark serves as an evidence during infringement lawsuits.

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How Lacoste Lost Its Crocodile Trademark

azrights

Last week’s newsletter How to avoid the biggest brand management mistakes , highlighted that the role of our business name and signs like logos, taglines, characters, or sounds is to enable buyers to recognise that it’s us. So, the reason the case was so hard fought, is that a registration effectively gives you a broad scope of protection.

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“Identity theft is not a joke, Jim!” – Trademark battle over “Dunder Mifflin”

IPilogue

NBC Universal has filed a lawsuit against Jay Kennette Media Group (“JKMG”), an entertainment company over the latter’s registration of the mark “Dunder Mifflin.” NBC claims that JKMG is practicing trademark squatting to unfairly make money by registering trademarks belonging to others. What is trademark squatting?

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Your domain name, your identity: the risks of not protecting it for your brand image

Garrigues Blog

They allow companies to promote their brand image and connect with the community around them. When we start any business, one of the first things to choose is the name that will identify you in the market and, if the homework is done, it will be registered as a trademark (see a related post here ).

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A Comprehensive Guide on How to File Trademark Oppositions

Intepat

For both individuals and businesses, trademarks stand as valuable assets, offering protection for unique brands, logos, and slogans. However, there are instances where an individual perceives that a trademark application by another person infringes upon their rights or interests.

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Nitty-Gritties Of a Well-Known Trade Mark

Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

Have you ever wanted a pair of PUMA shoes instead of just any local brand? Trademarks play a vital role for small and big businesses across the globe, serving a unique identity to the products and services of the business. The duration of the registration of the mark under the Trade Marks Act, 1999. In the case of Whirlpool Co.