Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

JANUARY 10, 2023

What is a registration of trademark? Trademark registration is not a mandate under the Indian trademark law, however it is advisable to go for a registration for certain reasons. Under Section 31 , the registration certificate of the trademark serves as an evidence during infringement lawsuits.

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Intepat

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Introduction: The Madrid System’s Global Impact The Madrid System , since its inception, has adapted to the ever-evolving needs of global businesses. Through this system, WIPO provides a centralized platform for registering and managing international trademarks. What is a Provisional Refusal under the Madrid System?

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Kashishipr

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

In the present highly competitive business environment, understanding the market trends well is imperative for the development, and eventually, the success of a particular product or service. Market research helps come across the already existing inventions that may be similar to the applicant’s invention.

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Patent Trademark Blog

MAY 9, 2023

That means a US trademark registration does not provide the trademark owner with rights outside the United States. While your federally registered trademark may provide you with certain exclusive rights within the US, it will not give you the ability to stop others from using the mark in foreign countries.

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Kashishipr

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

The ultimate success of brands and businesses in the modern world largely depends on the groundbreaking innovation that sets them apart from the rising competition in the market. Having a robust Intellectual Property (IP) portfolio and strategizing well to maintain it can do wonders in enhancing your brand value and market share.

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Selvam & Selvam Blog

JULY 28, 2023

The court’s ruling sheds light on the rights and limitations of registered trademark owners and the grounds for seeking relief in cases of similarity between registered marks. a well-known company, has been marketing ayurvedic soaps under the trademark “Chandrika” since 1940. Syed Mohideen v.

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IP and Legal Filings

JUNE 9, 2022

There exist several IPRs and it is important to be aware of which one is suitable for your brand/ business. There are added benefits to each IPR that come along with their registration. Registration is the procedure of filing a particular mark/ name under the respective authority of legal statutes.

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Kashishipr

JANUARY 27, 2022

For maintaining a competitive edge in the market, businesses need to keep innovating. It applies to different aspects of a business, such as finance, corporate transactions, negotiations, employment agreements, technologies, to name a few. In the present era, working business environments have become significantly dynamic.

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Kashishipr

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

IP licensing provides business companies and organizations with additional or core revenue streams, which enables them to increase brand awareness, enhance their overall reputation, and extend their offerings (products or services) into new geographies and markets across the globe cost-effectively. Understanding the IP License.

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IP and Legal Filings

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Once the application is filed, it will be examined by the IPI to ensure that it meets the requirements for registration. If the trademark is found to be eligible, it will be published in the Trademarks Journal, and any interested party will have a chance to oppose the registration.

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Kashishipr

JANUARY 5, 2022

The Trade Marks Act, 1999 governs and deals with the mechanism of registration, protection, and illegal use of trademarks in India. Additionally, it also deals with the exclusive rights of a trademark owner, penalties for Trademark Infringement , remedies for damaged goods, and modes of transference of a Registered Trademark.

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Kashishipr

MARCH 30, 2022

It is imperative to have Registered Trademarks in place to have one’s business stand out in the market and create a significant brand value. In India, trademarks are registered, protected, and enforced under the Trademarks Act of 1999 (referred to as the ‘Act’ further in this article).

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azrights

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Last week’s newsletter How to avoid the biggest brand management mistakes , highlighted that the role of our business name and signs like logos, taglines, characters, or sounds is to enable buyers to recognise that it’s us. So, the reason the case was so hard fought, is that a registration effectively gives you a broad scope of protection.

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IP Tech Blog

AUGUST 17, 2022

The case was adjudicated in 2022 by the Weihai Market Supervision and Administration Bureau of Shandong Province in favor of Tsingtao Brewery and has been selected as a model trademark enforcement case by the State Administration for Market Regulation. Is this however a case of trademark infringement? Tsingtao’s choice.

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The IPKat

DECEMBER 14, 2023

February: In Nigeria, the Business Facilitation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill, 2022 , was signed into law. Furthermore, Nollywood actress Ann Njemanze sued famous filmmaker Zeb Ejiro and Filmone Entertainment and Film Trybe Media for infringing on her copyright and trademark of “DOMITILLA”. Today, it’s about the trade marks.

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Kashishipr

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Owning a trademark undoubtedly counts as one of the most valuable and crucial assets for every business company or organization. Hence, it becomes imperative not to stay ignorant about a Trademark Assignment. It provides you the authority to assign your trademark to another individual or entity temporarily or permanently.

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Intepat

JANUARY 10, 2023

A trademark is a distinctive symbol, logo, name or word that identifies a firm or line of business. It is considered to be one of the most significant assets for any business entity. By registering the trademark, a company’s products and services are easily recognised by the general public. Right to transfer.

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Kashishipr

OCTOBER 19, 2022

A trademark exists in the form of an expression, slogan, or any other sign identifying the services or products of one business and distinguishing them from those of others in the market. It enables people to recognize your business with a name, symbol, color, or other unique combination.

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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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43(B)log

AUGUST 19, 2021

It filed an application to register CASPER as a trademark in connection with blockchain technology; the registration issued in November 2020. Zamfir alleged that CasperLabs had agreed to register the marks on his behalf and to transfer the marks to him, but didn’t do so; CasperLabs denied any such agreement.

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Kashishipr

JULY 20, 2022

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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IP and Legal Filings

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

But how do the businesses are so famous without marketing? If they do marketing, then how it is regulated and who does it? These are some of the questions which comes to our mind when we think about online platforms and their business models. This will lead to Trademark infringement.

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SpicyIP

MAY 2, 2022

We’re pleased to bring you a timely guest post by Sangita Sharma on a recent order by the Delhi High Court, on the usage of a competitor’s registered trademarks as keywords or adwords. The plaintiff filed the suit seeking protection of its various registered trademarks used by Defendant No.1- Defendant no.

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Kashishipr

JANUARY 12, 2022

Often, hashtags help businesses reach out to their target audience and connect with them, which may further help them attain and achieve goodwill and raise awareness about their brand. Therefore, the prime role of such hashtags needs to be assessed in line with the Trademark Law to deduce whether they qualify for trademark protection.

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IP and Legal Filings

JANUARY 31, 2023

The Covid-19 pandemic and lockdowns had a detrimental influence on fashion companies, which further motivated them to grow their business on the Metaverse. Not to mention, it allows for almost infinite expansion, allowing marketers to design apparel of any size.

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IP and Legal Filings

MARCH 5, 2024

Introduction In today’s digital economy, trademarks play an important role in developing a brand’s identity, establishing customer trust, and assuring market competition. Trademark violation raises significant issues. The registration and management of trademarks was another essential component.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

JANUARY 22, 2024

Need for Protection of Personal Name Harnessing a renowned person’s name in marketing not only seizes the public’s attention but also kindles curiosity, generating interest in the associated products and services. An effective solution to address this concern is the formal registration of a celebrity’s name as a trademark.

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LexBlog IP

AUGUST 17, 2022

The case was adjudicated in 2022 by the Weihai Market Supervision and Administration Bureau of Shandong Province in favor of Tsingtao Brewery and has been selected as a model trademark enforcement case by the State Administration for Market Regulation. Is this however a case of trademark infringement?

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IP and Legal Filings

OCTOBER 28, 2022

As of this writing, there is no explicit regulation governing the NFT market or the way NFTs should be produced, acquired, gathered, coined, etc. Blockchain technology is also acknowledged for its use in the delivery of auxiliary services for finance loans for peer-to-peer businesses. registration requirements. data retention.

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Garrigues Blog

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

The General Court of the European Union recently refused to allow registration of the “BECAUSE THERE IS NO PLANET B” mark for cosmetic products, stationery and other accessories, holding that it lacked the distinctive character required for the general public to identify it as a trademark.

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IPilogue

OCTOBER 19, 2021

The design of Hershey’s cone-shaped small chocolate “Kisses” has been a registered trademark with the United States Patent and Trademarks Office (USPTO) since 1996. Hershey alleges in their complaint that Cookie Department released packaging and marketing materials for cookie products with the same conical shape.

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IP and Legal Filings

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Also under the trademark laws it is necessary to show the use of the trademark or else a trademark which has been abandoned by the owner or proprietor can be withdrawn solely the ground of disuse/non-use of trademark. What Is Non-Use Of Trademark Eventually trademarks serve as effective marketing tools for their owners.

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Kashishipr

APRIL 13, 2022

The dramatic rise in e-commerce in the last two decades saw many brand and business owners struggling to safeguard their Intellectual Property (IP) assets in cyberspace, starting from domain names and then going onto social media handles. NFTs may refer to the digital goods or specific pieces sold in the Metaverse.

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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 status of well-known trademark is not granted based on mere unfounded hearsay. This is the reason we have popularly know some trademarks like WIPRO, Cadbury, Parle G etc.

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The IPKat

DECEMBER 17, 2021

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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LexBlog IP

APRIL 19, 2023

Sellers need to be aware of competitor patents before introducing a product to the market. A mistake commonly made by Amazon sellers is putting the seller’s trademark on a product that was originally made by a third party without ensuring proper authorization was obtained from the third party to do so.

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IP and Legal Filings

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

It is easy for businesses to associate their products and services with religion since people are so deeply devoted to their faiths. However, what would happen if business houses wanted to trademark the name of the god they worshipped? Hence to regulate the same legislature has formulated the following law with regards to it.

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