Tribunals Reforms Ordinance 2021 and amendments to the Trade Marks Act, 1999

The Tribunals Reforms Ordinance 2021 has resulted in the abolition of the Appellate Board under the Trade Marks Act, 1999 and transferred its powers to the High Courts and Registrar. This post provides an analytical summary of the legislative amendments and their implications for trademark law in India.

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ISKCON Declared as a Well-Known Trademark, Booking.com isn’t Generic, Held by US Supreme Court, and more

The bulletin covers ISKCON’s recognition as a well-known trademark, the US Supreme Court’s decision on Booking.com, and notable brand licensing and GI updates. Legal developments are presented with clarity and objectivity by BananaIP’s trademark experts.

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Puma Shoos Away a Trademark Infringer, New “Apple Watch Studio” Trademark for Customizable Watches, and more

This bulletin examines trademark infringement and brand licensing cases, including Puma’s court victory and Apple’s new trademark application. It also highlights recent franchising and domain name dispute updates in a clear, analytical manner.

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