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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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