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Tag: Trademarks Act 1999

Trademarking the Name of God? – Part 1

Author: Intellepedia
July 25, 2019
Intellectual Property, Trademarks

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.

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Trademark Registration: Prima Facie Evidence of Validity?

Author: Intellepedia
February 13, 2019
Intellectual Property, Trademarks

The Delhi High Court has held that trademark registration does not automatically serve as prima facie evidence of validity. This decision, particularly impacting descriptive marks, invites scrutiny of Section 31 of the Trademarks Act 1999 and its practical effects.

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