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Tag: religious susceptibilities

Trademarking the Name of God? – Part 1

Author: Intellepedia
July 25, 2019
Intellectual Property, Trademarks

This post explores the legal issues around trademarking the name of God in India. It analyses the Trade Marks Act, 1999 and discusses the implications for religious symbols and public domain names.

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Grounds for Refusal of Trademark Registration – Part II

Author: Intellepedia
July 4, 2014
Intellectual Property, Trademarks

This post discusses Section 9(2) of the Trade Marks Act, 1999, examining key grounds for refusing trademark registration in India. It covers deception, religious susceptibilities, obscenity, and legal prohibitions in trademark law.

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