The case examines legal consequences of software copyright and trademark infringement in India, focusing on Autodesk and Microsoft’s claims against M & S Consultancy. The court’s decision reinforces…
Intellepedia · 15 Feb 2019
The Delhi High Court has held that trademark registration does not automatically serve as prima facie evidence of validity. This decision, particularly impacting descriptive marks, invites scrutiny of…
Intellepedia · 13 Feb 2019
The High Court of Delhi examined whether exclusivity can be claimed over the term IMPERIAL for alcoholic beverages. The judgment clarified that IMPERIAL is a descriptive and laudatory…
Intellepedia · 28 Oct 2018
The post examines current trends in trademark law India, highlighting recent statistics, legal rulings, and major trademark disputes. It also discusses new licensing agreements and the application for…
Intellepedia · 7 Sep 2018
The Trademark Rules 2017 brought significant changes to the trademark registration process, including increased fees and online filing incentives. This post provides a comparative analysis of the revised…
Intellepedia · 25 Mar 2017
This update reviews major trademark law developments in India, including recent court judgments and trends in comparative advertising. It also provides insights into Trump-related trademark filings, the INTA…
Intellepedia · 1 Mar 2017
This weekly update examines key Indian trademark disputes, including Sephora's resolution with a local footwear business and GlaxoSmithKline's legal victory over GSK Life Sciences. It also discusses the…
Intellepedia · 9 Nov 2016
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…
Intellepedia · 27 Jul 2016
This analysis examines the Draft Trademark Rules 2015, discussing improvements in registration procedures and areas needing further clarity. The post highlights both the benefits and possible drawbacks of…
Intellepedia · 17 Dec 2015
The Draft Trademark (Amendment) Rules, 2015 propose major changes to Indian trademark law, including increased filing fees and fewer application forms. While the streamlined process is welcome, expanded…
Intellepedia · 24 Nov 2015