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This post analyses a Delhi High Court decision on the registrability of composite marks in trademark cancellation proceedings. It underscores the importance of assessing marks as a whole…
In the case of Yatra Online Limited v. Mach Conferences and Events Limited, the Delhi High Court examined whether a travel company could claim exclusive rights over the…
This post analyses the Indian legal stance on descriptive marks under the Trademark Act, 1999. It explains the criteria for their protection, focusing on acquired distinctiveness and secondary…
This post discusses the eligibility of descriptive marks for trademark protection under Indian law. It explores statutory requirements and outlines the broader legal context, setting the stage for…
This post analyses how US trademark law treats descriptive marks, addressing their registration requirements and the concept of secondary meaning. It also covers the significance of the Principal…
The Delhi High Court has held that trademark registration does not automatically serve as prima facie evidence of validity. This decision, particularly impacting descriptive marks, invites scrutiny of…
This post examines the doctrine of foreign equivalents in trademark law, focusing on its use in assessing confusion and descriptiveness of foreign word marks. The analysis covers legal…