The post offers updated and amended versions of major Indian intellectual property statutes following the abolition of the IPAB. Downloadable resources and detailed amendment summaries are provided for…
Intellepedia · 31 May 2021
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…
Intellepedia · 17 Apr 2021
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…
Intellepedia · 6 Apr 2021
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…
Intellepedia · 3 Aug 2019
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…
Intellepedia · 22 Jul 2019
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,…
Intellepedia · 2 Jan 2019
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…
Intellepedia · 11 Dec 2015