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 respond promptly to avoid abandonment.
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McDonald’s Wins EU ‘MacCoffee’ Trademark Dispute
The EU General Court ruled in favour of McDonald’s, preventing Future Enterprises from registering ‘MacCoffee’ as an EU trademark. The court found a likelihood of consumer confusion and upheld the protection of McDonald’s established reputation.
Read more about McDonald’s Wins EU ‘MacCoffee’ Trademark DisputeRegistrar 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.
Read more about Registrar of Trademarks issues new public notice following Delhi HC’s stay orderDelhi HC stays abandonment orders issued by the TM Registry
The Delhi High Court has stayed mass abandonment orders issued by the Trade Mark Registry following challenges to the Registry’s process and lack of applicant intimation. The case highlights concerns about compliance with statutory requirements in trademark procedures.
Read more about Delhi HC stays abandonment orders issued by the TM RegistryTrade Mark Office issues public notice regarding mass abandonment of applications
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 submit representations with evidence by 30th April 2016 if they believe their applications were wrongly treated as abandoned.
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