SoEasy™: Not So Easy to Trademark
SoEasy shows that it is not always so easy to refuse a mark as laudatory: once the mental-leap test was applied, the SoEasy trademark comfortably cleared the distinctiveness…
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“Be mindful when exercising quasi judicial power, cryptic orders unacceptable” says Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court ruled that cryptic and uncommunicated orders by the Registrar of Trade Marks violate procedural fairness. The court mandated a fresh review of the trademark…
Jumbo Tramples Haathi Trademark Registration
The Calcutta High Court set aside the Registrar's decision in a trademark dispute involving similar elephant marks for tea products. The court held that the respondent's mark was…
Let’s see who gets the ‘Zee’! Prem Biyani vs Zee Entertainment
The Madras High Court remanded a trademark dispute involving Prem Biyani and Zee Entertainment, focusing on class distinctions and the status of well-known marks. The judgment highlights the…
Weekly Trademark Office Statistics – November, 2021 – Part III
This week’s Indian Trademark Office statistics reveal notable changes in application examinations and procedural outcomes. Compiled by BananaIP Counsels, the report offers an objective analysis of current trends…
Slow Week at the Trademark Office this Week
The Indian Trademark Office has shown a slowdown this week, with notable decreases in applications examined and registrations granted. Key statistics and comparative data reflect significant changes in…
Highlights of Trademark Rules 2017 (Part 1) : Revised Trademark Fees and comparison with Trademark Rules 2002
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…
Non-Conventional Trademarks: Sound marks
This article discusses sound marks as a non-conventional trademark, focusing on legal requirements and registration processes in India and the US. It highlights key differences between traditional and…