TM Registry Issues New Public Notice Regarding Abandoned TM Applications

The Trade Marks Registry has issued a notification concerning 9578 abandoned trademark applications due to non-response to Examination Reports. Applicants have been given a final chance to respond by July 31, 2016, to avoid abandonment of their applications.

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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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How to Determine Well Knownness of a Trademark – Part 1 -Trade Marks Act, 1999

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 and relevant case law, emphasising the need for jurisdiction-specific evidence.

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