The National IPR Policy 2016 sets clear objectives for trademark administration and enforcement in India. It aims to improve efficiency, promote brand equity, and strengthen protection mechanisms for rights holders. The policy’s measures reflect a commitment to advancing the intellectual property system.
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NIPR Policy – Action points on Geographical Indications, Trademarks and Designs
This post examines the National IPR Policy of India, focusing on its directives regarding Geographical Indications, Trademarks, and Designs. It highlights the policy’s initiatives to promote IP awareness, streamline registration, and enhance administrative efficiency.
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The EU’s revised trademark law empowers customs to seize in-transit goods, raising serious concerns for Indian generic pharmaceutical exports. This development challenges established principles of territorial trademark enforcement and threatens global access to affordable medicines.
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The post examines recent Chinese court rulings on trademark disputes involving Facebook and Apple. It provides an objective analysis of the legal reasoning, outcomes, and implications for multinational brands in China.
Read more about China Court Likes Facebook and Dislikes Apple.IP for Start-ups : A Presentation by Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala at CII Hyderabad
The following presentation was delivered by Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala at the one day Seminar on ‘IPR Management for Startups in Electronics and ICT Sectors’...
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Louis Vuitton succeeded in a trademark infringement case against a South Korean restaurant with a similar name and logo. The court’s decision under Korean law underscores the significance of protecting well-known brands. This case highlights key legal principles in trademark and unfair competition law.
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The Delhi High Court recently considered whether different numeral trademarks can be deceptively similar, focusing on the marks ‘1001’ and ‘6004’ in a paint industry dispute. The decision clarifies that use of different numerals as trade marks does not automatically lead to infringement without deceptive similarity.
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The Delhi High Court’s ruling in Apple Inc. v. Rohit Singh & Another explores the nuances of passing off and trademark distinctiveness in software. The decision highlights the challenges faced by developers in protecting proprietary marks amid overlapping functional features.
Read more about The SplitView SquabbleBeyoncé shows Feyoncé how to ‘Put a ring on it’
Beyoncé has initiated legal action against Feyoncé Inc for selling merchandise that allegedly infringes on her trademark. The dispute highlights key issues concerning celebrity brand protection and intellectual property rights within the entertainment industry.
Read more about Beyoncé shows Feyoncé how to ‘Put a ring on it’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 notice allowing applicants and agents to address examination reports or contest abandonment as per legal directives.
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