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This week, the Indian Trademark Office recorded a notable decrease in trademark applications examined and hearing notices issued, while registrations granted saw a substantial rise. The weekly statistics…
The bulletin provides a detailed review of recent trademark and brand licensing updates, including the Nike legal dispute, Apple’s new trademarks, and major global collaborations. It also highlights…
Last week, the Indian Trademark Office saw a significant decrease in activity, particularly in hearing and renewal notices. Despite this, trademark registrations increased by twelve percent. The report…
This post analyses the Indian legal stance on descriptive marks under the Trademark Act, 1999. It explains the criteria for their protection, focusing on acquired distinctiveness and secondary…
The Delhi High Court declined Colgate's request for an interim injunction against Pepsodent's comparative advertisements. The Court analysed trademark, advertising, and competition law, clarifying the legal boundaries of…
This post examines the importance of trademark search and classification in the Indian registration process. It discusses how the Nice Classification is used and highlights the legal considerations…
The post provides an analytical overview of transborder reputation for trademarks in India, discussing legal requirements and court approaches. It highlights the evidentiary standards foreign entities must meet…
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…
This post explores the legal aspects of trademark violations in comparative advertising in India. It discusses statutory boundaries, the importance of honest practices, and the risks of defamation…
Overlapping IP protection has become common, leading to both expanded rights for owners and reduced benefits for the public. This post analyses the Indian legal framework and calls…