IP and Legal Filings

JULY 11, 2024

If the examiner has certain concerns about the registrability of the proposed mark, or overlaps of the mark with any of the existing registered marks, which can possibly create confusion, then, the examiner may publish an office action. Depending on the complexity and the volume of work, it can take several months up to couple of years.

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SpicyIP

OCTOBER 1, 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. Image by macrovector on Freepik [ This post is authored by SpicyIP Intern Samridhi Chugh. Her previous posts can be accessed here. ]

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SpicyIP

OCTOBER 27, 2024

Call for Papers: NLU Jodhpur’s Journal of Intellectual Property Studies Volume IX, Issue I [Submit by January 10, 2025] National Law University, Jodhpur’s Journal of Intellectual Property Studies is inviting original, unpublished manuscripts for its upcoming issue (Volume IX, Issue I). Mouth Freshners and the same had been denied.

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Selvam & Selvam Blog

DECEMBER 6, 2024

IndiGo has also secured registration for the word mark 6E Link under multiple classes in 2015. Soon after filing the application, Mahindra Electric filed for expediated examination to accelerate the examination process and advance it to registration which resulted in the Indian Trademark Office accepting its application by November 27, 2024.

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Likelihood of Confusion

AUGUST 27, 2024

As a New York Law Journal article (sub. Survey evidence cited by the parties in the case […] The post How important is copyright registration? Republished by Blog Post PromoterThis important (pdf). appeared first on LIKELIHOOD OF CONFUSION™.

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IP and Legal Filings

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

However, in some rare instances there are some other peculiar forms of trade mark registrations as well. These are not the most conventional forms of registrations and are often accounted for a higher degree of proof due to their nature. There are numerous issues that may arise for the registration of smell mark.

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IP Watchdog

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Independent Journal Review reversing a ruling that an online reproduction of a photograph of singer-songwriter Ted Nugent constituted fair use. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit issued an opinion in Philpot v.

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43(B)log

MARCH 19, 2025

Some interesting passages (footnotes omitted): [U]nder Section 9(2)(c) [of Indian trademark law], a mark is prohibited for registration as a trademark if it contains or comprises of any matter likely to hurt the religious susceptibilities of any class or section of the citizens of India. The use of religious symbols (like OM) or names (e.g.,

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The IPKat

DECEMBER 22, 2024

If you are looking for some last-minute Christmas gifts, we have some ideas for you: Call for papers The Indian Journal of Intellectual Property Law, a student-run journal of NALSAR University of Law in Hyderabad, calls for papers for its 15th volume. IPKat readers get a 10% discount simply by mentioning IPKat in the registration form.

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JD Supra Law

JANUARY 9, 2024

As any journalism organization knows, producing original news content is a costly endeavor. Copyright infringement is a significant problem for operators of news websites.

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The IPKat

OCTOBER 9, 2023

The Geneva Act requires the EU to allow the registration of both agricultural and non-agricultural GIs from third countries. In the upcoming days, the Regulation will be signed by the Presidents of both the Parliament and the Council, then published in the Official Journal. The new system will be applicable two years after that date.

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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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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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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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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

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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SpicyIP

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

They sought to amend the plaint under Order VI Rule 17 of CPC to incorporate subsequent events, including three new trademark registrations, updated sales turnover, and an interim order from related proceedings. The top two entries will be awarded with some cash prizes and also with a chance to be published on the blog!

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Advertisement in Trademark Journal. Once the trademark is approved, the same will be advertised in the Trademark Journal. The advertisement in the Trademark Journal will remain open for 4 months in respect of opposition procedure. Registration of Trademark. Opposition of Trademark. Renewal of Trademark.

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Intepat

JUNE 12, 2023

One very important aspect of such registration is that the protection so granted is territorial in nature, for instance, if a trademark is registered in India, then it will be protected only within the Indian territory. If the trademark is accepted during this stage then the same is advertised in the Trade Marks Journal.

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Intepat

DECEMBER 4, 2023

The legal protection of these trademarks is contingent upon their registration with the relevant government authority, such as the Trade Marks Registry in India. In the era of globalization, companies with international operations must secure trademark registrations in multiple countries.

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SpicyIP

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

The Blog regularly publishes articles in the field of IP and functions in a structured manner much like a journal. Payment Guidelines: Last date of payment of registration fee: 11 th March 2022. Registration link for the payment of the fee: [link]. CIPS also has an academic writing wing viz. The NLUJ-CIPS Blog.

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IP and Legal Filings

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

1] In 2006, the International Trademark Association, INTA, officially recognized the importance of tactile marks by adopting a resolution in support of the recognition and registration of these marks. Another important criterion for trademark registration is non-functionality. Journal of the Indian Law Institute, 57(2), 197215.

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Erik K Pelton

JULY 11, 2023

A recent study titled A Tale of Four Decades, Lessons from the USPTO Trademark Prosecution Data by Deborah Gerhardt and Jon Lee, dives deep into data from the USPTO and shows some of the history of relevant data about trademark applications and registrations over the last four decades (1981-2020).

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

OCTOBER 22, 2021

An application for registration of a Geographical Indication can be made by any associations of persons or organizations representing the interests of the producers of the respective goods. After the application is accepted, it is published in the Geographical Indications Journal within 3 months of such acceptance.

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SpicyIP

OCTOBER 24, 2022

There exist numerous certification marks which have been granted registrations erroneously. This post will briefly examine the requirements for certification marks and will analyse a few erroneous registrations. The mark was Advertised as a certification mark in Trade Marks Journal No: 1979 referring to Section 18(2) of the TM Act.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

OCTOBER 22, 2021

Besides, any association of persons or organizations can make an application for registration of Geographical Indication in India. The applicant should check whether the indication falls under section 2(1)(e) of the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999. Registration Certificate.

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SpicyIP

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Further details, including the link for registration, are provided in the post here. The deadline for registration for the webinar is September 20, 2021. Further details, including the link for registration, are provided in the post here. Call for Papers: NALSAR’s Indian Journal of Intellectual Property Law (IJIPL) Vol.

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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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IP and Legal Filings

JANUARY 11, 2024

Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has stringent procedures for scent trademark registration. By requiring on paper registration of marks during registration, which is problematic for olfactory marks, Rule 26 further exacerbates the problem. Science of Law Journal, 2(11), pp.48-51. REFERENCES Pan, Y., Geiregat, S.,

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Indiana Intellectual Property Law

APRIL 10, 2023

Trademark Office issued the following 135 trademark registrations to persons and businesses in Indiana in March 2023 based on applications filed by Indiana trademark attorneys: Reg.

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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.

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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

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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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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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. As a result, leading brands often find themselves embroiled in extended legal strifes in pursuit of the widest possible protection for their registrations.

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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.

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Kashishipr

JUNE 22, 2022

In India, the Trademarks Act of 1999 (referred to as ‘Act’ further in this article) forms the legal basis for Trademark Registration , protection, and enforcement. Upon receiving the trademark application and going through a successful examination process, the Registrar publishes the proposed trademark in the trademark journal.

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