Slump in Trademark Registrations; 98% Decrease in Registrations Granted

The Indian Trademark Office has recorded a substantial slump in trademark registrations, with a 98 percent decrease in grants this week. Despite a rise in hearings and notices, overall application examination and renewals have declined sharply as per the latest official statistics.

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Obligations of Marketplace E-commerce entities and Inventory E-commerce entities.

This post examines the legal obligations and liabilities for marketplace and inventory e-commerce entities under Indian law. It highlights the key compliance requirements and distinguishes between the two models as per the proposed amendments to the Consumer Protection E-Commerce Rules.

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CASE BRIEF : Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited vs Cipla Limited

The Madras High Court addressed trademark and copyright infringement claims in Sun Pharmaceutical vs Cipla, focusing on drug packaging similarities. The interim injunction granted to Cipla was upheld, balancing public interest against intellectual property rights.

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