Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

In India, protecting your brand’s identity is crucial in today’s competitive business environment. One of the most effective ways to safeguard your business name, logo, or product is by registering a trademark. What is a Trademark in India? Why Conduct a Trademark Search in India?

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Intepat

APRIL 10, 2022

Additionally, trademark registrations for MSMEs are relatively cost-effective. It is a simple process that can be done online. Overall, the MSME scheme fosters the growth and development of these enterprises and assists them to flourish among existing top brands. Every trademark is unique. Registration fee.

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Selvam & Selvam Blog

JULY 11, 2024

I think you would agree with me that protecting a brand has become increasingly difficult in this digital era, where originality is becoming a thing of the past. Recently, we had a case wherein our Client’s IR application was provisionally refused by the Indian Registry due to the existence of an already registered identical mark.

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IP and Legal Filings

OCTOBER 23, 2024

This is because names mean so much in today’s society, especially when it comes to business and intellectual property. A brand’s name, particularly when it takes the shape of a trademark, can define its identity, reputation, and value, making it an asset that is valuable to safeguard.

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Erik K Pelton

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

The following is an edited transcript of my video, TEAS PLUS Trademark Application vs TEAS STANDARD. One question that comes up a lot when people go to file a trademark application at the USPTO (US Patent and Trademark Office) is TEAS PLUS versus TEAS STANDARD application forms.

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Corsearch

AUGUST 2, 2023

Your business has likely collectively spent countless hours and resources to build a strong brand presence on Amazon. However, counterfeiters will continuously undermine these efforts by listing counterfeit products and passing them off under your brand name. Patents Patents protect inventions, products, or industrial processes.

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IP.com

OCTOBER 2, 2024

In the modern business landscape, intellectual property (IP) is one of the most valuable assets a company can possess. IP encompasses a wide range of intangible assets, including inventions, trademarks, designs, and trade secrets. These can include: Patents: Protect new inventions or processes.

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IP and Legal Filings

APRIL 13, 2023

A trademark is used to set one trader’s products and services apart from another. Trademark means: A trademark is a right that is granted for a letter, number, word, phrase, sound, smell, shape, logo, picture and/or aspect of packaging. The more successful a business is the more valuable the trademark becomes.

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IP and Legal Filings

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

The process for registering a trademark in India begins with the filing of an application with the Intellectual Property India (IPI), the national trademark office. Once the application is filed, it will be examined by the IPI to ensure that it meets the requirements for registration.

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Dragons' Den

MARCH 30, 2023

I was however, pleased to watch such IP-rich conversations, which I’ll break down for any budding business owners looking to protect their assets. Making them sweat First into the Den was Theresa Pope, creator of Dandi London, a business that produces products to prevent embarrassment from involuntary bodily functions.

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Intepat

JUNE 11, 2024

This Madrid system has significantly impacted global trademark registration, with over a million registrations worldwide. A key feature of the Madrid System is the provisional refusal, an initial objection from a national trademark office to an international trademark application.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Is Travis Kelce’s newfound status as Taylor Swift’s boyfriend enough to meet the United States Patent and Trademark Office’s (USPTO) “acquired distinctiveness” standard? Swift is no stranger to using intellectual property to effectively protect her brand and music.

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Intepat

APRIL 10, 2022

Trademark Registration for MSME. Additionally, trademark registrations for MSMEs are relatively cost-effective, and it is a simple trademark process that can be done online. Overall, the MSME scheme fosters the growth and development of these enterprises and assists them in flourishing among existing top brands.

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IP and Legal Filings

JUNE 26, 2022

The word trademark is a culmination of two words, i.e., ‘trade’ and ‘mark’. Commonly trade is understood as any business in which the person specifically deals. Thus, to simply put, when the two words are read together, the meaning of ‘trademark’ comes out as- a sign or symbol used in the course of business by a person.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

IPR primarily include patents, copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, and designs, each serving a specific purpose in protecting various forms of intellectual creations. India’s Tech Startup Landscape Startups are the front-runners of change in the rapidly evolving business and innovation scene.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 9, 2021

A step-by-step guide to the trademark Registration process and timelines. Jump to: Trademark Timeline Overview. Q: What happens once I file a trademark application? Pre-application. Trademark Intake Form. Trademark Search. Application Drafting. Trademark Application Preparation.

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IP and Legal Filings

MAY 19, 2022

Trademark enables such companies to accomplish some major goals which lead to becoming successful organizations and instituting their name. Startups are establishments that are newly developed businesses in the initial stages of functioning, founded based on a distinctive interpretation. This blog will explain all of such advantages.

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SpicyIP

MARCH 10, 2024

Image from here In the case of Sterling Agro Industries Limited vs ASR Trading Company , the Delhi High Court while dealing with a trademark infringement suit, imputed mala fide intention to ASR Trading’s (the Defendant) act of applying for a trademark registration. His previous posts can be accessed here.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

JANUARY 16, 2024

Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) refer to the legal rights granted to individuals or businesses for their creations or inventions. Trade Secrets: Trade secrets encompass confidential information critical for a startup’s success; this may include formulas, processes, customer lists, marketing strategies etc.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Software products, functionality, and source code can be protected through various means, including trademarks, copyrights, patents, trade secrets, and non-disclosure agreements. Jump To: Trademark Protection for Branding. Trademark Protection for Branding. You must file before releasing your product to the public.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 28, 2023

If any readers have ever gotten in touch with OG+S regarding a potential trademark application, we have likely mentioned the possibility of doing a “preliminary screen” for your mark. Here at OG+S, we are always happy to run such a screen (for a reasonable flat fee) for anyone considering applying for a trademark.

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LexBlog IP

MAY 8, 2023

Gaming has even helped drive sound, graphics, control, and processing innovations in personal computing. Note any elements of the game that are particularly new and creative or representative of your brand. Consider how you’re going to bring the game to market and to your business plan. Trademark application – U.S.

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LexBlog IP

MAY 12, 2023

Guest Post By Leena Chitnis, Founder & CEO, Timberdog ® In today’s fast-paced business environment, intellectual property (IP) has become an invaluable asset for emerging companies. IP refers to the legal rights that are granted to individuals or businesses for their inventions, creations, and innovations.

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SpicyIP

AUGUST 4, 2024

Manu Bhaker’s Olympics Victory: Do Brands Violate Publicity Rights by Putting out Congratulatory Posts? The application was filed by Al Hamd Tradenation alleging that PPL was charging unreasonable royalty rates to use its repository of songs. This and much more in this SpicyIP Weekly Review. Anything we are missing out on?

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 19, 2023

Amazon sellers must understand the major forms of intellectual property –patents, trademarks, and copyrights–and the common pitfalls associated with each form to avoid infringement allegations, storefront disruptions or closures, and even lawsuits. Registering trademarks with the U.S.

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Selvam & Selvam Blog

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Under the USA’s Post Registration Audit Program, a declaration of use must be filed between the fifth and sixth year of the validity of the registration of the trademark. The Applicant has the burden of proof to show proper usage of the mark for all the goods and services provided under the relevant classes.

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SpicyIP

MARCH 8, 2023

With the growth of competitive businesses around the world, industries are indulging in practices to promote their own goods to make it more attractive for consumers. In this process, they sometime tend to promote their product at the cost of dishonouring or discrediting their competitor’s product.

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IP and Legal Filings

JUNE 10, 2024

PepsiCo had registered the tagline “For the Bold” as a trademark in 2013 for its Doritos tortilla chips and used it extensively for promotions when it was launched in India in 2015. it filed for a trademark infringement and unfair advantage suit in the court against Parle Agro. For the Bold!”, For the Bold!”

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 27, 2022

Trademark Class 41 involves entertainment and education services. As an overview, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) divides all goods and services into 45 distinct categories (also called “International Classes”). Services are not within Trademark Class 41.

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IIPRD

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Advances in science and technology, as well as business innovations have transformed the economy, making way for new industries and modern ways of doing business. As a result of new technologies, and a rapid increase in innovation and creativity, intellectual capital has emerged as valuable assets for businesses.

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43(B)log

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The business of the PTO is granting patents/TM. It’s a tough process to get SCOTUS to fix. But consider potential positives: Fromer/McKenna show that, b/c you need a registered mark to participate in the system, there are a lot more people registering marks than they used to be, especially small businesses.

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 23, 2022

There are 45 total Trademark Classes, also known as “International Classes” or simply “Classes.” ” The United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) categorizes trademarks by “Classes.” A video of me explaining the trademark classes. What Are Trademark Classes?

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IP Tech Blog

JANUARY 4, 2023

The emergence of blockchain-supported Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) has captured the interest of the entertainment and business worlds in the past couple of years. NFTs are both a new creative form of intellectual and artistic expression and a lucrative business opportunity. Applicable IP Rights. Applicable IP rights.

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SpicyIP

JULY 5, 2021

Delhi High Court Clarifies Law on Arbitrability of Trademark Disputes. 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. Golden Tobacco Ltd. Thematic Highlight. Image from here.

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LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 30, 2021

There are 45 total International Trademark Classes. The United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) uses these Classes to categorize trademarks. The classification system is critical because trademarks identify a source of goods and/or services that distinguish the trademark from others.

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SpicyIP

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

They included stories of the Patent Agent examination, the Indian Innovation Act, the opening of the Trademark database, the presumption of patent validity, and the South Asian Basmati fights and more. This raised a question did the registrar of Trade Marks have the jurisdiction to revoke the ‘MANJAL’ trademark?, But this is not all!

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MAY 7, 2021

In recent times, globally more and more patent applications are being filed for blockchain technology. They are commonly being filed in the financial sector, non-financial sector (real estate) and other generic sectors. Most number of patents for blockchains were filed in the year 2017.

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