\u201cIndian Trade Mark Statistics for April (First Week) 2018, Finger Socks Now a Trade Mark, Lindt Chocolates Now with Geronimo Stilton, Katarni Rice Bags GI Tag and more\u201d brought to you by the Trade Mark Attorneys at BananaIP (BIP) Counsels.<\/p>\n
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INDIAN TRADE MARK STATISTICS <\/strong><\/h2>\n
The seen in the table below, the Indian Trade Mark Office has seen a decrease in its productivity. The total number of applications examined has decreased by seventy-six percent (76%). Similarly, the total number of applications disposed through show cause hearings has decreased by fifty-six percent (28%). However, we can see an increase of sixteen percent (16%) in the total number of registrations granted.<\/p>\n
Weekly Indian Trade Mark Statistics<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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\n Particulars<\/strong><\/td>\n Last Week<\/strong><\/td>\n This Week<\/strong><\/td>\n Change in %<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Total Trade Mark Applications Examined by Trade Mark Office<\/td>\n 9582<\/td>\n 2300<\/td>\n A decrease of 76%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Total Applications Disposed through Show Cause Hearings<\/td>\n 7803<\/td>\n 3420<\/td>\n A decrease of 56%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Total Applications Published in the Trade Mark Journal<\/td>\n 10977<\/td>\n 11049<\/td>\n An increase of 1%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Total Registrations Granted<\/td>\n 7043<\/td>\n 8196<\/td>\n An increase of 16%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Total Hearing Notices Issued<\/td>\n 5356<\/td>\n 4085<\/td>\n A decrease of 24%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Total Renewals Notices Issued<\/td>\n 2590<\/td>\n 1840<\/td>\n A decrease of 29%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n Trade Mark Statistics by Office<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Total Number of New Applications Received from March 28th<\/sup> to April 4th<\/sup>, 2018<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n
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\n Sr. No<\/strong><\/td>\n Jurisdiction<\/strong><\/td>\n New Applications<\/strong><\/td>\n Examined<\/strong><\/td>\n Published<\/strong><\/td>\n Registered<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n 1<\/td>\n AHMEDABAD<\/td>\n 707<\/td>\n 144<\/td>\n 897<\/td>\n 694<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n 2<\/td>\n CHENNAI<\/td>\n 933<\/td>\n 215<\/td>\n 1994<\/td>\n 1361<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n 3<\/td>\n DELHI<\/td>\n 1976<\/td>\n 396<\/td>\n 3266<\/td>\n 2443<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n 4<\/td>\n KOLKATA<\/td>\n 347<\/td>\n 59<\/td>\n 499<\/td>\n 381<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n 5<\/td>\n MUMBAI<\/td>\n 1624<\/td>\n 319<\/td>\n 2540<\/td>\n 2684<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Total<\/strong><\/td>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n 5587<\/strong><\/td>\n 1133<\/strong><\/td>\n 9196<\/strong><\/td>\n 7563<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n Yearly Trade Mark Statistics<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Trade Mark Statistics from January 01st<\/sup> to April 04th<\/sup>, 2018 <\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n
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- Total Number of Trade Mark Applications Filed \u2013 76297<\/li>\n
- Total Number of Trade Mark Applications Examined \u2013 \u00a043087<\/li>\n
- Total Number of Trade Mark Applications Published \u2013 114914<\/li>\n
- Total Number of Trade Mark Applications Registered \u2013<\/strong> 84976<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
INTERESTING TRADE MARK<\/strong><\/h2>\n
FINGERSOXX-Socks for your finger<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Are your fingers cold? A perfect solution may have been found. The USPTO has granted trade mark registration for \u2018FINGERSOXX\u2019 under class 25 for \u2018clothing, namely fabric sleeves for fingers\u2019. The mark has been filed by Daniel Abbate of Florida, USA and has been used since 2015.<\/p>\n
INDIAN TRADE MARK UPDATES<\/strong><\/h2>\n
M\/S. \u00a0Ferrero Spa & Nr (Plaintiffs) <\/strong>v. M\/S. Ruchi International & Anr (Defendants)<\/strong><\/h3>\n
A suit was filed by the Italian confectionary giant Ferrero for a permanent injunction restraining the Defendants from infringement of trade mark, trade dress, passing off, unfair competition and dilution. Plaintiffs are one of the largest confectionary producers worldwide and their registered trade mark FERRERO ROCHER has been declared as a well-known mark in 2004. Plaintiffs have recently become aware that the Defendants are producing lookalike chocolates of the Plaintiff\u2019s well-known FERRERO ROCHER under the mark\/name \u2018Golden Passion\u2019.
\nThe Court is of the view that Defendants\u2019 adoption and selling of counterfeit products bearing registered trade mark, trade dress, and deceptively similar packing amounts to infringement of the registered trade mark of the Plaintiff. The Court, therefore, decreed the suit in favor of the Plaintiff. Further, a decree for a sum of Rs 10 Lac was ordered to be paid by the Defendants as punitive damages.<\/p>\nINTERNATIONAL TRADE MARK UPDATES<\/strong><\/h2>\n
The Weeknd in Battle for Starboy<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Abel Makkonen Tesfaye, the Canadian singer, popularly known as The Weeknd has filed a lawsuit against Eymun Talasazan, a California based US citizen for trying to trade mark the word \u2018Starboy\u2019. Starboy is the name of the album and the single released by the Canadian singer in 2016. Tesfaye has claimed that Talasazan is trying to capitalize on the fame of the singer by filing for a trade mark for such words. Eymun Talasazan has yet to respond to the same.<\/p>\n
Forever 21 in an Infringement Soup Yet Again <\/strong><\/h3>\n
The infamous clothing brand Forever 21 is accused of copying yet again. This time, the accusation is by a charity named Peach\u2019s Neet Feet. The clothing brand has allegedly copied a black T-shirt captioned \u201cHustle Kindess\u201d. The founder and president of Peach’s Neet Feet, filed a trade mark for the phrase “Hustle Kindness” in 2016 for the purposes of selling merchandise with the mark and to raise money for charity from its sales.<\/p>\n
TRADE MARK LICENSING UPDATES<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Teletubbies to Jiggle in South Korea<\/strong><\/h3>\n
DHX Media\u2019s latest series of Teletubbies is heading to South Korea where it will air on the region\u2019s leading public broadcaster, KBS. Teletubbies is a well know children\u2019s television series which focuses on four colorful characters and is very popular among young children. \u00a0KBS will be the first South Korean broadcaster signed to carry the new series.\u00a0 In addition to the broadcasting deal, SMG Holdings\/Joon International will act as the licensing agent for Teletubbies in South Korea to capitalize on the significant potential for consumer products in the territory.<\/p>\n
Lindt Tapped for Geronimo Stilton Confectionery<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Lindt, the global confectionery major, in collaboration with Geronimo Stilton is all set for this year\u2019s back-to-school period release. Geronimo Stilton is an Italian children\u2019s series whose English versions are published by Scholastic Corporation. Each pack of Lindt chocolates will feature Geronimo Stilton on the wrap and will include a special Geronimo-themed gift which can be either a key ring, pencil case, plush or a selection of popular Geronimo Stilton books. Atlantyca Entertainment has signed with the premium chocolatier, Lindt & Sprungli to produce a selection of branded Geronimo Stilton chocolate pralines.<\/p>\n
GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATION UPDATES<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Katarni Rice Bags GI Tag<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Katarni rice of Bihar has recently been granted the GI Tag. The application was filed by Bhagalpuri Katarni Dhan Utpadak Sangh and was facilitated by Bihar Agricultural University. It is the finest quality scented rice of Bihar and is known for its aromatic flavour, palatability and chura (beaten rice) making qualities. It is interesting to note that the name of the rice has been adopted due to its resemblance with the tip of its husk called as takna.<\/p>\n
BANANAIP TIP OF THE WEEK<\/strong><\/h2>\n
When deciding on a new name for a company, a clearance by searching the Ministry of Corporate Affairs database alone is not sufficient to settle on a name.\u00a0 It is prudent to also run a trade mark search on the Trademark Registry database as well as a common internet search to rule out the possibilities of any conflicts.<\/p>\n
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