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 submit representations with evidence by 30th April 2016 if they believe their applications were wrongly treated as abandoned.

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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 procedural concerns among attorneys, with many considering legal action.

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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 of GIs within the Indian intellectual property framework.

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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 challenges in balancing innovation and competition law. The discussion highlights that the legal landscape on SEPs is still developing.

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Standard Essential Patents : Fair? Reasonable? Non-Discriminatory? (I)

This article provides an in-depth analysis of standard essential patents and FRAND litigation in India, focusing on major cases involving Ericsson. It explores the interplay between SSOs, patent holders, and regulatory bodies, and examines the legal challenges surrounding SEP licensing practices.

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