The Commerce and Industry Minister has outlined steps to reduce the trademark backlog in India, including hiring more examiners and strengthening online filing. Recent improvements and legal measures suggest a positive shift in the Trademarks Registry’s functioning.
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TM Registry Issues New Public Notice Regarding Abandoned TM Applications
The Trade Marks Registry has issued a notification concerning 9578 abandoned trademark applications due to non-response to Examination Reports. Applicants have been given a final chance to respond by July 31, 2016, to avoid abandonment of their applications.
Read more about TM Registry Issues New Public Notice Regarding Abandoned TM ApplicationsPatanjali mired in controversy once again
Emami filed a legal case against Patanjali for alleged infringement of its Kesh King trademark and design. The Calcutta High Court issued an interim restraint before the parties reached a settlement.
Read more about Patanjali mired in controversy once againToyota Wins the ‘Prius’ Trademark Dispute
The Delhi High Court ruled in favour of Toyota in the long-standing Prius trademark dispute. The judgment found the defendants’ use of the mark dishonest and detrimental to Toyota’s reputation, ordering damages and cessation of use.
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This Weekly IP News reviews major copyright and trademark developments, including the Kriti versus Bob controversy, a John Doe order for Sultan, and McDonald’s EU trademark dispute. The analysis offers clear, factual insights into recent legal decisions and their implications.
Read more about Weekly IP NewsMcDonald’s Wins EU ‘MacCoffee’ Trademark Dispute
The EU General Court ruled in favour of McDonald’s, preventing Future Enterprises from registering ‘MacCoffee’ as an EU trademark. The court found a likelihood of consumer confusion and upheld the protection of McDonald’s established reputation.
Read more about McDonald’s Wins EU ‘MacCoffee’ Trademark DisputeTrademark Application filed for “English Brexit Tea”
The article discusses the trademark application for English Brexit Tea in the context of Brexit’s impact on UK intellectual property law. It provides an objective analysis of legal changes and recent trademark filings related to Brexit.
Read more about Trademark Application filed for “English Brexit Tea”Delhi HC rules in Favour of Louis Vuitton in Trademark Dispute
The Delhi High Court has granted interim relief to Louis Vuitton by restraining a Ludhiana firm from using its registered trademarks on counterfeit products. The order marks a significant development in Indian trademark enforcement and underscores the importance of protecting luxury brands.
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India has protested the European Union’s recent trademark reforms, highlighting concerns over potential seizures of legal pharmaceutical shipments in transit. The issue has been raised at the WTO, with India stressing possible TRIPS Agreement violations and adverse impacts on its generic medicine exports.
Read more about India protests against The European Union Trademark ReformsNot a ‘Cule’ decision: FC Barcelona Loses Trademark Fight to Kule
The EU General Court sided with Kule over FC Barcelona in a dispute regarding the ‘Cule’ trademark. The decision highlights the need for credible, market-specific evidence of trademark use within the European Union.
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