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Trademarks

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Trademark News Bulletin: Indian Trademark Statistics

This bulletin provides a detailed analysis of the latest Indian trademark statistics, including weekly and yearly trends. It offers objective insights into application, examination, and registration activity at…

Intellepedia · 28 Aug 2019

Part IV: Descriptive Marks – Can They be Protected?

This post analyses the Indian legal stance on descriptive marks under the Trademark Act, 1999. It explains the criteria for their protection, focusing on acquired distinctiveness and secondary…

Intellepedia · 28 Aug 2019

Trademarking the name of God? Huh! – Part 2

This post examines key Indian court decisions on trademarking god's names, analysing issues of distinctiveness and monopoly. The discussion highlights why courts have restricted exclusive rights over common…

Intellepedia · 16 Aug 2019

Part I: Descriptive Marks – Can They be Protected?

This post discusses the eligibility of descriptive marks for trademark protection under Indian law. It explores statutory requirements and outlines the broader legal context, setting the stage for…

Intellepedia · 15 Aug 2019

Part II: Descriptive Marks – Can They be Protected?

This post analyses how US trademark law treats descriptive marks, addressing their registration requirements and the concept of secondary meaning. It also covers the significance of the Principal…

Intellepedia · 5 Aug 2019