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Can A Single Colour Mark Acquire Registration In India?

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2] However, the quintessential reason for such distinction is due to a slightly elevated standard for the registration of non-traditional marks. Image Source : Shutterstock] The Trademarks Act, 1999 (‘Act’) refers exclusively to the registrability of ‘combination of colours’. [3] In this also falls the case of colour marks.

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Bombay High Court Rules that Copyright Registration of a Label is not Compulsory

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The label in question was designed by an employee of SK Oil Industries. NTC even referred to the Bombay High Court’s judgment in Dhiraj Dharamdas Dewani vs. Sonal Info Systems Pvt Ltd, where it held that Copyright Registration is compulsory to maintain a civil or criminal action under the Copyright Act of 1957.

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India – Liability of Industrial Design Infringement

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For every business or brand owner at present, the design of a product has become a crucial concern, and why won’t it be, after all, “A thing of beauty is a joy forever.” ” The unique design of a product, such as that of Mini Cooper and Coca-Cola, forms brand identity. Infringement of Industrial Designs .

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Here’s How You Can Maintain Your Trademark Registration in India

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Maintaining a Trademark Registration can indeed be challenging if you aren’t familiar with the Trademark Law. Firstly, it is imperative to understand what a trademark is and how it differs from other forms of Intellectual Property (IP). Some Other Crucial Aspects to Keep in Mind.

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Intellectual Property And The Festival Of Halloween

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The most popular of all customs is a play used by kids called “trick or treat” kids visit neighbour houses dressed in Halloween-themed costumes, which are designed to give a scary feeling, and ask them to give sweets by the phrase “trick or treat” if the owners of the house fail to give sweets, kids play a trick.

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The Shape of Shape Marks in India

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He is a graduate of National Law University, Jodhpur, and is currently pursuing his LL.M in IP and Competition Law from Munich Intellectual Property Law Center (MIPLC) – A cooperation project of the Max Planck Society, the University of Augsburg, the Technical University of Munich, and The George Washington University.

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Can Braille Be Registered As a Trademark?

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2] This new set of marks is often referred to as non-traditional trademarks , and the qualification for their registration, as opposed to a traditional mark, is substantially higher. [3] Admittedly, so will the braille registration. 7] Is Braille a ‘Mark’ ? So, a mark which cannot disclose the same cannot be registered.