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This post examines major Indian legal cases on trademark protection of movie titles, focusing on secondary meaning and distinctiveness as essential criteria. It discusses industry registration practices and…
The Delhi High Court recently considered whether different numeral trademarks can be deceptively similar, focusing on the marks '1001' and '6004' in a paint industry dispute. The decision…
The Trade Mark Office has released a public notice addressing the mass abandonment of trademark applications due to missed responses to examination reports. Applicants have been invited to…
The Bombay High Court held that using 'Indian Express' in a different script amounts to trademark infringement, protecting the mark’s well-known status. The judgment clarifies the interplay between…
The Royal Enfield v. ebay.in case addresses trademark infringement on ecommerce platforms in India. The Delhi High Court issued an interim injunction, reinforcing the rights of trademark owners…
The IPAB’s decision in Hypnos Ltd. v. PEPS Industries addresses the requirements for proving trans-border reputation and well-known status in Indian trademark disputes. The Board’s approach highlights the…
This post discusses the key statutory and judicial factors for determining the well knownness of a trademark under the Trade Marks Act, 1999. It highlights the legal criteria…
This post examines why choosing the right trademark is essential under Indian law, focusing on legal distinctiveness and judicial trends. It provides a structured analysis of trademark categories…