127 articles
The latest bulletin examines Pakistan’s plan to challenge India’s Basmati GI in Europe and reviews significant trademark and domain dispute cases. Key brand licensing partnerships and legal decisions…
This post provides an analytical overview of India’s trademark statistics for 2019, comparing key data with previous years. It further covers domain name dispute trends and WIPO complaint…
The latest trademark law updates feature notable cases on colour ownership, brand licensing, and geographical indications. Insights include the magenta trademark dispute, Bentley Clothing’s legal victory, and developments…
The latest Indian trademark statistics show a notable decrease in show cause hearing disposals and hearing notices, while registrations and publications have increased. This report provides a structured…
This post examines key Indian court decisions on trademarking god's names, analysing issues of distinctiveness and monopoly. The discussion highlights why courts have restricted exclusive rights over common…
This post analyses how US trademark law treats descriptive marks, addressing their registration requirements and the concept of secondary meaning. It also covers the significance of the Principal…
Section 9(3) sets out absolute grounds for refusal of trademark registration concerning the shape of goods in India. This post analyses the legal barriers to registering shapes as…
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…
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,…
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…