Vitiation of IPAB – Changes under the Trade Marks Act
The abolition of IPAB under the Tribunals Reforms Ordinance 2021 has transferred its powers under the Trade Marks Act to the Registrar and High Courts. This post analyses…
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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…
Court Re-Emphasizes the Exclusion of Generic Terms from Registration
The Madras High Court reiterated that generic terms in trademarks cannot be monopolized and must be assessed as part of the whole mark. The Court set aside the…
An In-Depth Look at the Trademark Registration Process – Part IV
This post analyses the trademark examination stage in the Indian registration process, highlighting statutory requirements and responses to objections. It outlines the transition to advertisement in the Trademark…
History and Evolution of the Trademark System
This article examines the historical roots and gradual evolution of the trademark system, from ancient identification marks to formal legal protection. It outlines the development of trademark law,…
Don’t take the God’s name in vain
The Supreme Court of India has ruled that religious names like Ramayan cannot be trademarked for commercial products, citing public interest and the Trade Marks Act. This post…