IP and Legal Filings

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

A recent trend in branding, however, is the use of non-traditional trademarks such as haptic markings. These markings play a crucial role in differentiating brands and improving the customer experience. The importance of tactile branding in the space, beverage, and high-end goods industries has been well-established. [1]

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IPilogue

AUGUST 30, 2021

Tiffany Wang is an IPilogue Writer, IP Innovation Clinic Fellow, Intellectual Property Journal Editor, and a 2L JD Candidate at Osgoode Hall Law School. The USPTO’s Trademark Trial and Appeal Boards both denied the registration, underscoring that consumers will perceive “Booking.com” as overly generic.

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IP and Legal Filings

JANUARY 11, 2024

Trademarks are traditionally considered to be connected with visual elements that include logos, brand names, as well as packaging however, the field of trademarks has widened and it includes non-traditional marks, such as smells, sounds, colors etc. Iconic scents like Chanel No. Iconic scents like Chanel No.

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Intepat

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Trademark Registration Fees. When it comes to trademark registration fees in India, there are several essential things to keep in mind. Second, trademark registration requires renewal every ten years to continue protecting your brand. Trademark Registration Cost. The basic trademark registration fee is ONLY Rs.4500/-

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IP and Legal Filings

JUNE 26, 2022

NEED & BENEFITS OF REGISTERING TRADEMARK: As seen above trademark registration can be granted for words, logos, slogans, devices and more in India. Question which arises at this stage is why the registration is required at all if there are common law defenses available, answer to which will be discussed as we move.

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SpicyIP

MARCH 9, 2025

Other Posts Call for Submissions: Indian Journal of Law and Technology [Volume 21] and IJLT Blog (Submissions on Rolling Basis) NLSIUs Indian Journal of Law and Technology (IJLT) is inviting submissions for Volume 21 of the Journal and the IJLT Blog, on a rolling basis. There is no registration fee for any of the seminars.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

JANUARY 10, 2023

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. Procedure of Registration.

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SpicyIP

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Samridhi is a final-year student at the Campus Law Centre, Faculty of Law, University of Delhi, and a graduate in Journalism from Lady Shri Ram College for Women. Colours help enhance mark recognition, offering a viable medium for brands to stand out amidst a congested flock and communicate their own unique identities to target consumers.

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IP and Legal Filings

MAY 17, 2022

It has the freest economy in the Middle East and as per reports in Index of Economic Freedom published by The Wall Street Journal ranked Bahrain as the 12 th freest economy in the world. Process of registration. Despite being not mandatory, a trademark search is an important part in the whole process of trademark registration.

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IP and Legal Filings

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Once the application is filed, it will be examined by the IPI to ensure that it meets the requirements for registration. If the trademark is found to be eligible, it will be published in the Trademarks Journal, and any interested party will have a chance to oppose the registration.

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IP and Legal Filings

MAY 20, 2022

The registration of your product holds enormous significance as it ensures your mark isn’t misrepresented in the market, safeguards your goodwill, ensures control over advertising and branding, and the list can go on. In case one wishes to register their brand under The Trademarks Act 1999, they need to meet certain canons.

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Intepat

JUNE 12, 2023

Introduction Logos, brand names and labels are common distinguishers of the goods or services of one undertaking from another. Therefore, in the modern globalised world, companies engaging in transnational operations are compelled to attain registration for their trademarks in all the countries in which they assume business.

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Intepat

JULY 12, 2021

The registration of unconventional trademarks is not new in India. The purpose of this article is to determine whether a motion mark is registrable under the current Trade Marks Act of 1999 (“the Act”). The mark must also be represented graphically to be published in the Trademark Journal. INTRODUCTION. CONCLUSION.

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IP and Legal Filings

APRIL 13, 2023

Process of trademark registration Firstly, A trade mark can be owned by: • One or more individuals • An incorporated company • The trustee(s) of a trust • A political body • A State, Territory or Commonwealth government entity. For other trademarks and special registration types, use the standard trade mark application service.

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IIPRD

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Moreover, the IPR eases the market development and establishes a solid brand identity. The environment is branded by the active interaction of various stakeholders, including the entrepreneurs, investors, incubators accelerators, and the administration forms. The Trade Marks Act of 1999 allows any startup to file trademarks.

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Indiana Intellectual Property Law

MAY 22, 2023

Trademark Office issued the following 175 trademark registrations to persons and businesses in Indiana in April 2023 based on applications filed by Indiana trademark attorneys: Reg. HIRE HENSLEY. 7027425 LIVE YOUR HAIR TO THE FULLEST.

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IP and Legal Filings

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Frank Schechter which says that a common (Generic) name can be registered by anyone, but no one has the exclusive right to that trademark, For instance, the renowned brand Apple has its trademark registered under various classes but the word ‘apple’ diluted under class 29 of the food category. Court refused the registration for Philips Co.

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SpicyIP

AUGUST 8, 2021

Call for Abstracts: NLIU International Trade Law Journal Inaugural Edition [Submit by August 31]. We informed our readers that the National Law Institute University (NLIU), Bhopal has recently established the International Trade Law Journal and is inviting abstracts for papers for the inaugural issue of the same. News from India.

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SpicyIP

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

MP High Court restrains reuse of embossed beer bottles by other brands. Instead, the respondent has at the threshold itself refused to register the appellant’s trademark. Other IP Developments Bombay High Court temporarily restrains “Jhampa” from infringing “Campa”‘s trademarks.

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SpicyIP

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Bournvita’s Sugar Rush Against ‘FoodPharmer’: An Unreasoned Injunction and a Clarification Without Clarity Recently, the DHC passed an interim injunction against the social media influencer ‘Food Pharmer,’ restraining him from disparaging Mondelez’s ‘Bournvita’ and ‘Tang’ branded products.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 22, 2022

We recently spoke with Omolara (Lara) Kayode about brand protection in Nigeria. Lara is a leader in Africa trademark law, and represents the interests of numerous international companies in counterfeit enforcement and brand protection matters. What are the general steps in seeking a trademark registration? Thank you, Lara.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 22, 2022

We recently spoke with Omalara (Lara) Kayode , about brand protection in Nigeria. Lara is a leader in Africa trademark law, and represents the interests of numerous international companies in counterfeit enforcement and brand protection matters. What are the general steps in seeking a trademark registration? Thank you, Lara.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

It is also called a brand name because it contains names, symbols, logos, and taglines that help to identify and differentiate a company’s goods and services from those of others. Customers can simply differentiate between the brands they were looking for. Customers can identify the brand and its products by a glance.

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The IPKat

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

Conferences, Seminars and other Events UCL – Question to Trade Mark Judges The UCL Institute of Brand and Innovation La (IBIL) and MARQUES , the European Association of Trade Mark Owners, will host the event “ Question to the Trade Mark Judges ” on the 7th March 2023. Info and registration here. More details here.

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The IPKat

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Stephen further stated that he was in the process of registering the word for advertising and media business with the aim of providing marketing, branding, and related services, there was a lot of interest in the possibility of registering such a term. Should it not be the chant that may be copyright-protected as a musical work?]

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SpicyIP

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

We are pleased to announce that registration for the free Certificate Course in Application of Intellectual Property Rights for Startups and Entrepreneurship is currently open. Registration DA-IICT extends a warm welcome to all eligible participants FREE of charge.

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The IPKat

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Photo: shutterstock.com Book launch: Copyright and the CJEU UCL’s Institute of Brand and Innovation Law (‘IBIL’) will host the launch of the new edition of PermaKat Eleonora Rosati’s book ‘ Copyright and Court of Justice of the European Union ’ published by Oxford University Press. More information and registration details can be found here.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

JUNE 4, 2023

Whether it’s virtual reality experiences, in-app purchases, or digital assets, protecting your brand and creations with a trademark is essential. Understanding Trademarks for Virtual Goods A trademark is a form of intellectual property protection that safeguards a brand or product from being used or imitated by others.

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Intepat

DECEMBER 1, 2023

For both individuals and businesses, trademarks stand as valuable assets, offering protection for unique brands, logos, and slogans. Any entity spotting an identical or similar trademark in the Trademark Journal can file an opposition to its registration.

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The TTABlog

MARCH 15, 2023

Applicant submitted Google brand search results showing that rose petals are commonly used as decorations at weddings and the like. The Board found the mark to be deceptive under Section 2(a) and, alternatively, deceptively misdescriptive under Section 2(e)(1). In re Intimate Science , Serial No.

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SpicyIP

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Samridhi is a final-year student at the Campus Law Centre, Faculty of Law, University of Delhi, and a graduate in Journalism from Lady Shri Ram College for Women. CIPL) from infringing the French brand Lacoste’s iconic “Crocodile” device.

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The IPKat

MAY 5, 2024

The Webinar will feature current program students presenting their latest articles on cutting-edge IP topics, as published in the Journal of Intellectual Property Law and Practice and The IPKat. IPKat readers have a 10% discount on the registration fee: Just include ‘IPKat’ in your registration form. Register to attend here.

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Intepat

DECEMBER 4, 2023

In recent years, this economic potential has attracted global brands to expand into the Indian market. If you are a brand looking to establish a presence in India, your first step should be to secure your trademark and its associated rights. Based on these arguments and written submissions, the hearing officer issues a decision.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 15, 2024

The amendments reinforce the government’s authority to reject trade mark applications not filed by the AOC or IOC, enhancing the protection of the Olympic brand. Part 2 – Renewal of registration Part 2 of the Act addresses minor inconsistencies in trade mark renewal grace period conditions.

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Selvam & Selvam Blog

JULY 28, 2023

In contrast, M/S Mariyas Soaps and Chemicals recently obtained registration for their washing soap and other related products under the trademark “Chandra.” The court affirmed that the rights granted by trademark registration are not absolute but are subject to the provisions of the Trade Marks Act. Wipro Enterprises Ltd.,

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SpicyIP

MAY 15, 2023

Recently, tech brands Rario and Striker found themselves in a tussle over the exclusive right to use images and names of famous cricket players on their respective Online Fantasy Sports Platform. Since the petitioner has priority over both registration and the user of the said trademark, the court, thus, ordered the Ld.

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IIPRD

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

There are few e-commerce companies which explicitly make copies of brands such as Firstcopyclub, ShoesKartel etc. The scam can be at various levels and multi-facet forms including mimicking websites, selling cheaper copies of brands or even stealing ideas of originators [4]. AHUJA, LAW RELATING TO IPR (LexisNexis Publication 2017).

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