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Registrar of Trademarks issues new public notice following Delhi HC’s stay order
The Delhi High Court has stayed the abandonment of trademark applications by the Trade Mark Registry after 20 March 2016. In response, the Registrar has issued a public…
Will the Kingfisher brand take off?
Kingfisher Airlines’ trademarks will be auctioned by banks to recover unpaid loans, raising questions about their current value and legal ownership. The case highlights key issues in brand…
I can see the ‘smartness’ in your eye
This post examines smart contact lens technology for non-invasive glucose monitoring and augmented reality features. It analyses Google's partnership with Novartis and Samsung's patent innovations, highlighting privacy and…
‘Choo’ Only What You Can
This post discusses the Jimmy Choo cybersquatting case and its implications for trademark and domain name disputes. It provides an objective analysis of the legal proceedings and the…
Delhi HC stays abandonment orders issued by the TM Registry
The Delhi High Court has stayed mass abandonment orders issued by the Trade Mark Registry following challenges to the Registry’s process and lack of applicant intimation. The case…
Keep your hashtags safe!
Hashtags have become essential marketing assets for brands seeking engagement on social media. This post analyses the trend of trademarking hashtags for brand protection and reviews international statistics…
The Immaculate Trade Mark Office and the Mystery of the Abandoned TM Applications
The post investigates the procedural issues surrounding the recent mass abandonment of trademark applications in India. It explores legal concerns about notification, evidence, and the Trade Mark Office's…
Trade Mark Office issues public notice regarding mass abandonment of applications
The Trade Mark Office has released a public notice addressing the mass abandonment of trademark applications due to missed responses to examination reports. Applicants have been invited to…
Delhi High Court finds CCI Competent
The Delhi High Court has upheld the CCI's authority to investigate anti-competitive conduct in patent royalty cases, ruling that such matters are not restricted to the Patents Act.…
En Masse Abandonment of Trade Mark Applications by the Indian Trade Mark Office
The Indian Trade Mark Office has abandoned a significant number of trade mark applications, reportedly due to non-filing of examination responses. This move has raised serious legal and…
Top TED talks on Patents
We all love a good TED talk, an insightful and informative talk given by someone who understands the subject matter he or she is discussing. For all our…