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Five Widely Recognized Brands Accused of Being Copycats in the Market

Kashishipr

Although this may sound quite encouraging and motivating for those with original ideas, many famous brands out there are accused and widely recognized for being copycats in the market and, unfortunately, making a lot of money. The stories feature on Instagram is the same as that of its rival and competitor in the market, Snapchat.

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Landmark Trademark Battles: Shaping Brand Protection Globally and in India

IP and Legal Filings

INTRODUCTION Section 29 [1] of the Trademark Act, 1999 , defines infringement as: “Trademarks infringement occurs if an unauthorized party makes use of a registered trademark in a way that is likely to lead to confusion about the origin of the product.” 3d 983 (2015). 3d 983 (2015). [3] 47 of 1999.

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The Recent Trends in Trademark Squatting and Infringement in India

IP and Legal Filings

The law says that it is not compulsory to register a trademark however, a registered trademark enjoys more protection especially under the special provisions for it while unregistered trademarks can only be protected under the common law.

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Africa IP Highlights #2: The trademarks arena

The IPKat

It had to be decided how the marks would be perceived by the average consumer, in the relevant market, who is reasonably well-informed and observant, taking account of the type of goods and how they are marketed. The plaintiff proved that they were the sole proprietors of the PUMA (symbol), and the PUMA logo trademarks in Kenya.

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The Law Of Trademark In India: Infringement And Remedies

IP and Legal Filings

Certain conditions are not deemed trademark infringement under Section 30 of the Trademark Act. If someone has a licence from the registered trademark owner, it is not considered an infringement because the licence is granted under an assignment agreement. Unauthorised Use Of Trademark. Registered Trademark.

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The Law Of Trademark In India Act 1999: Infringement And Remedies

IP and Legal Filings

Certain conditions are not deemed trademark infringement under Section 30 of the Trademark Act. If someone has a licence from the registered trademark owner, it is not considered an infringement because the licence is granted under an assignment agreement. Unauthorised Use Of Trademark. Registered Trademark.

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Rapala Billboard Ad Collection for 2020

DuetsBlog

Top Ten Questions About Rapala Minnocchio (2015). Yes, it’s actually a registered trademark. Rapala Taunts a Monster? Rapala: Happy Fishing on Mother’s Day (2012). Rapala Billboard Ads Continue to Engage (2013). Eat More Walleye? I Get It, Rapala Will Fill Up Your Fish Cooler! Rapala’s Public Service Announcement?