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…
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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…
Government Bats for US trained Patent Examiners
The Indian government’s plan to engage US trained patent examiners has sparked debate over efficiency and policy direction in the patent office. This post analyses the benefits, concerns,…
Copyright Pirates! BREIN is coming for you!
BREIN, a Dutch anti-piracy organisation, is expanding its enforcement to include individual uploaders on pirate websites. The group’s new strategy involves collecting IP addresses and seeking support from…
Court favors Core, leaves LG Electronics sore
The US court has ruled in favour of Core Wireless, ordering LG Electronics to pay 3.5 million dollars for patent infringement. This decision brings attention to standard essential…
Make in India and the untapped potential of Geographical Indications
Geographical indications offer untapped potential for Make in India by fostering local brand identity and economic growth. Strengthening quality control and eCommerce initiatives could further enhance the impact…
Standard Essential Patents : Fair? Reasonable? Non-Discriminatory? (II)
This post reviews FRAND litigation involving standard essential patents in courts across the US and Europe. It analyses judicial interpretation of FRAND obligations, patent injunctions, and the ongoing…