Intepat

JUNE 5, 2023

PhonePe Private Limited v Resilient Innovations Private Limited is a matter between parties who had previously approached the court regarding their marks. In this case, PhonePe (Plaintiff) is a popular digital payment and financial technology company.

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IP and Legal Filings

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Turnover of the entity for any of the financial years since incorporation/ registration has not exceeded one hundred crore rupees. Turnover of the entity for any of the financial years since incorporation/ registration has not exceeded one hundred crore rupees. As per the Gazette Notification No G.S.R.

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The IPKat

DECEMBER 18, 2023

The EUIPO’s Opposition Division upheld the opposition for all goods in classes 1 and 5 and most of the services in classes 35. The goods of the earlier marks in class 1 and the services in class 35 had a low level of similarity because retail services concerning the sale of particular goods are similar to these particular goods.

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SpicyIP

DECEMBER 5, 2022

vs Regent Beers And Wines Limited & Ors. Mebigo Labs Private Limited vs Pocket Fm Private Limited & Anr. The Plaintiff filed the present suit against the Defendant for uploading an audio book titled ‘Mossad: Greatest Mission of the Israeli Secret Service’ on its online platform. Image from here.

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The IPKat

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Industrial Cleaning Equipment v Intelligent Cleaning Equipment [2023] EWHC 411 (IPEC) (February 2023) The case title might suggest this is a battle between two highly descriptive marks (ala Office Cleaning), but in fact both of these floor cleaning equipment companies had adopted the abbreviation ICE. That is likely the right conclusion.

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Michael Geist

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Instead, this hearing is treated by many as a cash grab to inject new funding into a myriad of policy priorities with limited discussion of the risks for consumers and competition. It is Canadian consumers, facing inflation, higher interest rates, and pricey communications services.

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IP and Legal Filings

DECEMBER 23, 2023

However, a caveat to this is that the use of a similar mark can still be permitted on different products or services, though it may not be eligible for registration as a domain name. [3] gov” is used for indicating government organization whereas “.edu” edu” is used for indicating educational institutions. [1] Sifynet Solutions Pvt.

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IP and Legal Filings

OCTOBER 21, 2021

The government of India is increasingly announcing policies that are helping the startup in getting a more convenient approach concerning registration and other formalities check to pass. Turnover of the entity for any of the financial years since incorporation/ registration has not exceeded one hundred crore rupees.

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Corsearch

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

To maximize security of your domains, consider adopting some of the following best practices: Use registration features like Registry Lock to help protect domain name records from unauthorized changes. In cases where passwords are used, pick unique and strong passwords – keep it private and consider a password manager. domain name.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 7, 2024

57/2023, the new Pension Law categorizes the term Employer into three distinct classifications: Government Sector: Encompassing federal government authorities, public institutions, public companies, banks with federal government shares, and local government authorities within the concerned Emirate’s jurisdiction. Under Federal Law No.

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TorrentFreak

AUGUST 3, 2023

in damages from UK-based CDN company DataCamp. The complaint alleged that DataCamp failed to take appropriate action against 11 pirate IPTV services flagged by DISH as repeat infringers, through the sending of more than 400 DMCA notices to DataCamp. Filed in February 2022, a DISH Network copyright infringement lawsuit demanded $32.5m

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The IPKat

DECEMBER 16, 2021

CPL Industries Limited , dismissed an appeal from the High Court in a copyright infringement, trademark infringement and passing-off suit between two pharmaceutical companies. March saw the Court of Appeal in Nigeria overturning the decision of the High Court in Zain Nigeria v TV Xtra Productions Limited and Anor.

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IP and Legal Filings

OCTOBER 4, 2021

And finally, the documents required for filing for registration. Only Private limited or a Limited Liability Partnership is eligible for Tax exemption under Section 80IAC. The Inter-State Migrant Workmen (Regulation of Employment & Conditions of Service) Act, 1979. Startup India: 80 IAC Tax exemption.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

JULY 19, 2023

Trademarks play a vital role for small and big businesses across the globe, serving a unique identity to the products and services of the business. The duration of the registration of the mark under the Trade Marks Act, 1999. The customers’ retention rate for the goods or services bearing the mark.

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IP and Legal Filings

AUGUST 11, 2023

This is primarily because of the clash between the traditional concept of trademarks and the ever-growing need to find newer ways to differentiate one’s product and services from competitors. [1] 10] Worthwhile to note here is that the Court of Justice has held that the concept of a sign is not limited to visually perceptible matters.

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SpicyIP

JANUARY 29, 2024

Read the SpicyIP tidbit by Pranav on the Bombay High Court dynamic injunction order against websites imitating PAN card service providers. Infiniti Retail Limited vs M/S Croma and Ors. SpicyIP Tidbit: Bombay High Court Issues Dynamic Injunction to Protect National Interests! Zydus Lifesciences Ltd vs Mediart Life Sciences Pvt.

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SpicyIP

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

Delhi High Court in Victoria Foods Private Limited v. The Bombay High Court has restrained Platinum Waltech Limited from selling its waterproofing product which infringes Pidilite Industries’ trademark of Dr Fixit LW and LW+, which is Pidilite’s range of waterproofing products. Delhi High Court entrance. Rajdhani Masala Co. &

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43(B)log

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Volume of decisions by hearing officers: registrability decisions have first mover advantage. Limited oversight: fed court worried about undermining confidence in specialized tribunals. But they have virtually no experience, except in TTAB, with other side of the equation, remedies, 1A limitations, etc. What to make of this?

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 3, 2021

There are a number of companies and law firms that are able to harness software and manpower to scour the internet on behalf of brand owners, but those routes can be cost-prohibitive for some. Despite the proliferation of counterfeit goods and fake accounts, there are surprisingly few companies that offer monitoring services.

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SpicyIP

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Khodays Breweries Private vs House Of Khodays Private on 3 November, 2022 (Bangalore District Court). M/s Prataap Snacks Limited vs Chaudhary Food Products on 5 November, 2022 (Delhi District Court). Star India Private Limited & Anr. Dr. Reddys Laboratories Limited & Anr V. vs Mhdtv.World & Ors.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

JANUARY 19, 2022

In a recent case of M/s.matrimony.com Limited v. Silicon Valley Infomedia Private Limited 1 , the online matrimonial site, Bharatmatrimony.com, got an injunction against infringing their domain name by the defendant from the Madras High Court. Then the registrant will have to contact an ICANN-accredit registrar.

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IP and Legal Filings

JANUARY 5, 2023

Trade Mark Act, 1999 (hereinafter referred to as “Act”) defines the term Trademark as “a mark which is capable of distinguishing a product or service of one person from those of others”. [1] On August 17, 2021, the Madras High Court delivered its decision in N.Ranga Rao & Sons Private Ltd v. [Image Sources : Shutterstock].

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43(B)log

JULY 3, 2023

Industria has never had a registration for Ranchera; its application was opposed by an unrelated third party and has been suspended; a prior registration for Zenú was cancelled and Industria never sold any Zenú or Ranchera products in the United States when it owned that registered trademark. And it creates a private cause of action.

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SpicyIP

JULY 5, 2021

In this guest post , Rounak Doshi discusses the position of law on arbitrability of trademark disputes in light of the Delhi High Court’s recent decision in Golden Tobie Private Ltd. She argues that the giant companies do not consider the financial problems that smaller companies might face where the process itself is the punishment.

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The IP Law Blog

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

A certification mark is used to certify regional or other origin, material, mode of manufacture, quality, accuracy, or other characteristics of goods or services or that the work or labor on the goods or services was performed by members of a union or other organization.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

The first part of the definition includes services with “publicly interactive features that allow for arranging the sale or purchase of goods.” The bill applies to services that have “sales on the platform in the previous calendar year of not less than $500,000.”

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43(B)log

AUGUST 4, 2023

Biofire isn’t submitting for registration in NJ to avoid triggering law. Limits on internal innovation created opportunities for external innovation on safety (which is probably bad)—e.g., Probably a big buyer w/an interest in having still-lethal weapons that limit friendly fire and suicide. Where are they?

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43(B)log

MARCH 18, 2022

The court rejected Mosafer’s argument that the speech was unprotected because the activities of which they complain were illegal under the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA). The complaint was filed mid-2021, and the injuries allegedly began in mid-2017, which was outside the statute of limitations for everything but the UCL.

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SpicyIP

JULY 23, 2023

The plaintiff is the proprietor of the word marks “Zenith” and other “Zenith” device mark and the defendant had registration over “Zenith” device which was later revoked by the IPAB, causing the defendant to use the impugned variant. The court, however, rejected the petition and relied on Diebold Self Service Systems v.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

A certification mark is used to certify regional or other origin, material, mode of manufacture, quality, accuracy, or other characteristics of goods or services or that the work or labor on the goods or services was performed by members of a union or other organization. purchased the business in 2009.

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SpicyIP

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Bristol-Myers Squibb Holdings Ireland Unlimited Company vs Zee Laboratories Limited & Ors. Silvermaple Healthcare Services Pvt. Future Bath Products Private Ltd. The guidelines for submissions can be accessed here. Other Developments. Image from here. Decisions from Indian Courts. vs Corza International & Ors.

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SpicyIP

DECEMBER 24, 2023

UK Supreme Court Confirms No Patent for “AI-invented” Inventions Image from here On December 20, the UK Supreme Court affirmed its previous decision to deny registration to inventions by Dr. Stephen Thaler’s AI DABUS, holding that an AI software cannot be listed as an inventor. vs Hetero Labs Limited & Ors. Inventprise Inc.

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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Further, according to article 8(2) of Law 4481/2017, a CMO may exist under the form of a public limited company (SA), but all of its shares must be mandatorily registered. In practice, most CMOs in Greece have chosen the form of limited liability civil cooperatives. Cost of rights management by CMOs. Emphasis added.).

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

AUGUST 25, 2021

Mircom is a company holding licenses for communicating to the public erotic films on P2P networks and internet file-sharing platforms. Balance between intellectual property enforcement and safeguarding respect for private life and data protection. The Belgian court stayed the proceedings and referred questions to the CJEU.

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SpicyIP

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Ankit Sahni’s AI “Co-authored” Artwork Denied Registration by US, Continues to be Registered in India Can AI (co)author art? Delhi High Court grants injunction against ‘dialmytrip’ in MakeMyTrip India Private Limited v. Dabur India Limited vs Mi Lifestyle Marketing Global Pvt. Read Yogesh’s post on this.

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IP and Legal Filings

JANUARY 21, 2022

LLP Registration in India has become an alternative form of business that provides the advantages of a Company and the flexibility of a Partnership firm into a single organization. The Concept of LLP in India was introduced back in 2008 by the Limited Liability Partnership Act of 2008. ADVANTAGES OF LLP REGISTRATION IN INDIA.

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SpicyIP

MARCH 10, 2023

16 of the Act states that “ no person ” is entitled to copyright, except under the statute; ii) Application for Registration of Copyright (Form-XIV) requires disclosure of name, nationality and address; and iii) in case of computer-generated works, Sec. But under Sec. 17, India has a human author requirement, as can be evidenced from: i) Sec.

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