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Why Don’t You Want to be an IP Attorney? – Five Reasons

The post examines five reasons that may deter individuals from becoming IP attorneys in India, including challenging deadlines, client expectations, and slow enforcement. It offers an analytical perspective on the realities of the IP profession and its current social perception.

Flavour Marks – Can They Become a Reality?

This post analyses whether flavour marks can be registered as trademarks under Indian and international law. It objectively examines legal hurdles and recent case law, providing a structured, analytical perspective on the subject.

Personality Rights in India – Part II

This post examines personality rights in India, particularly the protection of publicity rights and relevant legal provisions. It highlights key judicial decisions and discusses the exceptions for legitimate public interest and freedom of expression.

Too much Success is Not Always Good: A Look at Genericization of Trademarks

The article explores how excessive success of a trademark can lead to its genericization, undermining its legal protection. It analyses Indian and international legal frameworks and provides notable examples to illustrate the risks for brand owners.

Madrid Protocol- International Trademark Filing Becomes Easier

India’s membership in the Madrid Protocol simplifies and reduces the cost of international trademark filings. The Protocol provides Indian applicants with a unified process to secure trademark protection in multiple jurisdictions.

Trademarking the Name of God? – Part 1

This post explores the legal issues around trademarking the name of God in India. It analyses the Trade Marks Act, 1999 and discusses the implications for religious symbols and public domain names.

Trademarking the Name of God? Huh! – Part 3

This post analyses Indian legal cases on trademarking the name of God, particularly focusing on Attukal Bhagavathy Temple’s trademark registrations. It examines ongoing legal debates about the commercial use of religious symbols and unresolved issues in Indian trademark law.

Inebriated @ 8

This post discusses the Delhi High Court’s analysis of trademark rights in numerals in the liquor industry, focusing on the Carlsberg India v. Radico Khaitan case. The judgment clarifies the scope of exclusivity over numerical trademarks and trade dress.

Can Sound Be Registered as a Trademark?

This post explores the legal recognition and registration of sound trademarks, using the example of MGM’s lion roar in Canada. It presents an objective analysis of the requirements and implications for sound mark protection in modern trademark law.

A Marksman to Get Your Mark- Choosing the Right Trademark Attorney

Trademark registration in India demands professional expertise to address objections and secure protection. This post discusses how an experienced trademark attorney can effectively manage the registration process, respond to examination reports, and safeguard business interests.