Registrar of Trademarks issues new public notice following Delhi HC’s stay order

The Delhi High Court has stayed the abandonment of trademark applications by the Trade Mark Registry after 20 March 2016. In response, the Registrar has issued a public notice allowing applicants and agents to address examination reports or contest abandonment as per legal directives.

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The Immaculate Trade Mark Office and the Mystery of the Abandoned TM Applications

The post investigates the procedural issues surrounding the recent mass abandonment of trademark applications in India. It explores legal concerns about notification, evidence, and the Trade Mark Office’s reliance on system-generated orders.

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En Masse Abandonment of Trade Mark Applications by the Indian Trade Mark Office

The Indian Trade Mark Office has abandoned a significant number of trade mark applications, reportedly due to non-filing of examination responses. This move has raised serious legal and procedural concerns among attorneys, with many considering legal action.

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EU Court rules against Mercedes-Benz: No Trade mark Infringement for Online Advertisements.

The EU Court held that Mercedes-Benz trademark infringement did not occur when online ads persisted despite the dealer’s efforts to remove them. The decision clarifies that liability for trademark misuse depends on control over the advertisement’s publication.

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An Introduction to Patent Law – A presentation by Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala at the Acharya Institute of Technology

The following presentation was delivered by Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala, Managing Partner BananaIP Counsels, at the Acharya Institute of Technology, Bangalore. The presentation is titled “Patent...

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Trademark Infringement in the Automobile Industry Part II : BMW Emblem case

This post explores the legal scope of black and white trademark registrations in the automobile industry, using the BMW emblem case as reference. It analyses recent legal developments and the implications for trademark protection where colour differences are present.

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