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India’s membership in the Madrid Protocol simplifies and reduces the cost of international trademark filings. The Protocol provides Indian applicants with a unified process to secure trademark protection…
Many businesses make critical mistakes while applying for trademarks in India, including neglecting due diligence and ignoring official objections. This post details what to avoid during the trademark…
This post reviews trademark and copyright statistics in India for 2018, highlighting trends in filings, registrations, and judicial orders. It provides a comparative analysis with 2017, offering insights…
The post reviews recent trade mark statistics, notable infringement cases, and international filings, including the SYSKA and Hurricane Irma trade marks. It also covers the Siroi Lily GI…
The Controller has issued a public notice requiring responses to trademark examination reports by 15th September 2017. Applicants and attorneys are advised to check the published lists and…
The Trademark Rules, 2017 introduce higher fees, simplified procedures, and incentives for online filing and start-ups in India. New provisions cover expedited processing, well-known marks, and virtual hearings,…
The Commerce and Industry Minister has outlined steps to reduce the trademark backlog in India, including hiring more examiners and strengthening online filing. Recent improvements and legal measures…
This post analyses the IP risks faced by Ringing Bells’ Freedom 251 mobile phone, including potential patent, design, and copyright violations. It objectively explores legal implications and the…
The US Trade Representative's review has raised concerns about India's intellectual property enforcement standards. Indian officials contest the review's legitimacy and stress that their IP laws prioritise public…