Two recent Delhi High Court rulings clarify the consequences of unserved opposition notices and the assessment of trademark similarity based on numeric suffixes. The post analyses both decisions…
Intellepedia · 4 Mar 2024
The Delhi High Court clarified that trademark opposition timelines are mandatory and not subject to extension by the Registrar. The Court reinstated an opposition abandoned due to a…
Intellepedia · 13 Feb 2024
The Delhi High Court addressed whether trademark oppositions could be filed beyond the statutory period due to the Supreme Court’s COVID-19 extension of limitation. The Court found the…
Intellepedia · 24 Aug 2022
The Delhi High Court permitted delayed filing of trademark opposition evidence due to e-portal upload limits, clarifying statutory timelines under trademark rules. This case illustrates how technical challenges…
Dr. Kalyan Kankanala · 13 Jul 2022
This post analyses the procedural steps, statutory requirements, and timelines for trademark application and prosecution in India. It offers a structured guide to help applicants navigate each stage…
Intellepedia · 11 Nov 2021
This bulletin explores key trademark opposition cases, including L’Oreal vs Marshmello and Instagram vs Instakarma, as well as recent Indian and international updates on generic marks, brand licensing,…
Intellepedia · 17 Nov 2020
This post analyses recent trademark opposition hearing cancellations, extensions by the IP Office, and notable brand and GI developments. It offers legal updates relevant to trademark owners and…
Intellepedia · 26 Mar 2020
This article analyses the former procedure for trademark registration in India, detailing each legal step under the Indian Trademarks Act. It is intended for research and educational reference,…
Intellepedia · 17 Oct 2018
This bulletin covers the latest weekly trademark news such as Indian trademark statistics, Starbucks losing an opposition in Japan, and updates on the Narcos video game and Jurassic…
Intellepedia · 22 Mar 2018
Instagram has challenged Microsoft’s attempt to register ‘Actiongram’ as a trademark, citing potential consumer confusion due to the use of the ‘gram’ suffix. The dispute raises key issues…
Intellepedia · 23 Nov 2016