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Doctrine of Foreign Equivalents – Part 2

Author: Intellepedia
July 25, 2019
Intellectual Property, Trademarks

This post explores how Indian courts interpret the Doctrine of Foreign Equivalents in trademark registration. Focusing on a Bombay High Court case, it highlights the legal reasoning and practical implications for marks using foreign words.

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Understanding the Doctrine of Foreign Equivalents – Part 1

Author: Intellepedia
October 10, 2014
Intellectual Property, Trademarks

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 standards, key cases, and the doctrine’s practical limitations.

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