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This post discusses whether domain names, emails, or private communication can constitute valid proof of trademark use. It reviews relevant legal guidelines and highlights exceptions where such evidence…
This post discusses the types of evidence required to establish a trademark as well known in India. It analyses the value of registration certificates, sales turnover, invoices, and…
The article explores how excessive success of a trademark can lead to its genericization, undermining its legal protection. It analyses Indian and international legal frameworks and provides notable…
The Delhi High Court addressed the trademark dispute between MUCOSOLVIN and MUCOSOLVAN, focusing on their deceptive similarity and consumer confusion. The judgment provides key insights into trademark protection…
India’s membership in the Madrid Protocol simplifies and reduces the cost of international trademark filings. The Protocol provides Indian applicants with a unified process to secure trademark protection…
The latest bulletin reviews Indian and global trademark news, focusing on statistics, legal rulings, and new trademark filings. Notable updates include court decisions, brand licensing initiatives, and the…
This post examines the legal definition and registration process for trademarks in India under the Trade Marks Act, 1999. It outlines the acquisition and protection of trademark rights,…
This post explores how Indian courts interpret the Doctrine of Foreign Equivalents in trademark registration. Focusing on a Bombay High Court case, it highlights the legal reasoning and…
This post explores the legal issues around trademarking the name of God in India. It analyses the Trade Marks Act, 1999 and discusses the implications for religious symbols…
This post discusses the circumstances under which descriptive trademarks can be protected in the EU, focusing on acquired distinctiveness and fair use provisions. It provides an analytical comparison…