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Captcha Blocks, Accessibility Knocks: Will CGPDTM Open the Door?

Featured image showing that CAPTCHA on the CGPDTM Trade Marks portal blocks blind users from accessing online IP services, raising the question of digital accessibility.

In the case of Masoom Reza v. The Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trademarks, the dispute centred on whether the IP Office Trade Marks filing and search systems could be used in a meaningful way by a person with disability. The complaint challenged inaccessible CAPTCHA features, the lack of effective alternatives, and the resulting denial of equal access to essential online services. The court examined the statutory duties governing digital accessibility and issued detailed corrective directions. This order follows the Karnataka High Court judgement in Dr Kalyan C. Kankanala v. Union of India, where the Office of the CGPDTM filed an affidavit stating that it had issued accessibility and reasonable accommodation guidelines and would make its websites accessible to persons with disabilities.

Intellectual Property for Business Value – A Presentation by Dr. Kalyan Kankanala at IIM Bangalore

Intellectual Property and Business - A Presentation by Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala at IIM - Bangalore

This presentation is titled "Intellectual Property for Business Value" and was delivered by Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala to the batch of Post Graduate students at...

Fundamentals of Intellectual Property – A Presentation by Dr. Kalyan Kankanala at IIM Bangalore

This presentation is titled "Fundamentals of Intellectual Property" and was delivered by Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala to the students at the Indian Institute of Management...

Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle New Merchandise, Castrol Active Trade Mark Infringement, Florsheim Shoes in India, Elvis Loses Trade Mark Battle, Kandhamal Haladi GI and other Weekly Trade Mark News

This week’s trade mark news covers Indian and international case law, new merchandise licensing, and GI applications. Key highlights include Castrol Active’s infringement suit, Jumanji merchandise launches, and the Kandhamal Haladi GI filing. The post adopts a structured, legal-academic approach to recent developments.

Trade Mark Recap 2017 – Interesting Trade Mark Quotes

This post revisits some of the most interesting trade mark quotes from 2017, offering insights into branding, legal frameworks, and reputation. The curated quotes from industry leaders and legal experts present a comprehensive view of the significance of trade marks.