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…
Intellepedia · 25 Jul 2019
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…
Intellepedia · 25 Jul 2019
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…
Intellepedia · 25 Jul 2019
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…
Intellepedia · 20 Jul 2019
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…
Intellepedia · 15 Jul 2019
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…
Intellepedia · 11 Jul 2019
This post covers significant trademark news, including the FUCT US Supreme Court ruling and the GI tag for Kolhapuri Chappals. It also reviews major licensing agreements and Indian…
Intellepedia · 26 Jun 2019
This article examines how trademark and copyright laws protect celebrity rights in the USA, UK, and India. It discusses the legal scope of personality, privacy, and publicity rights,…
Intellepedia · 29 Apr 2019
This post provides an analytical overview of publicity rights in India, focusing on celebrity protection from unauthorized commercial use. It discusses legal boundaries, enforcement mechanisms, and key judicial…
Intellepedia · 23 Feb 2019
The Delhi High Court found that KRISHNA, as a deity’s name commonly linked to dairy products, cannot be monopolized as a trademark. The judgment highlighted the absence of…
Intellepedia · 16 Feb 2019