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The Interplay between Religious Sensitiveness and Trademark Law in India

IP and Legal Filings

As a result, the rise of hypersensitivity to religion, religious texts, and religious symbols determines the jurisprudence around the utilisation of such marks under Indian trademark law, even if they are not strictly prohibited. 4] Section 9(2)(b) of the Indian Trademarks Act, 1999. [5] Lal Babu Priyadarshi [9].

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Can Braille Be Registered As a Trademark?

IP and Legal Filings

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] 4] Second, the qualification for registering a trademark, both traditional and non-traditional, essentially remains the same.

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Free Certificate Course in Application of Intellectual Property Rights for Startups and Entrepreneurship [November 22- 23]

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We are pleased to announce that registration for the free Certificate Course in Application of Intellectual Property Rights for Startups and Entrepreneurship is currently open. Neglect of IPR law can lead to unintentional infringement, resulting in costly legal disputes.

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Unlocking Success: Trademark Filings in India – Your Roadmap to Protection!

Intepat

If you are a brand looking to establish a presence in India, your first step should be to secure your trademark and its associated rights. Indian trademark law has consistently protected international brands with cross-border popularity. The post Unlocking Success: Trademark Filings in India – Your Roadmap to Protection!

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Trademark Glossary of Terms

Corsearch

Whether you’re interested in trademark screening, searching, clearance, registration, or watching, refer to this glossary of key terms to help you in your day-to-day role. Absolute grounds for refusal of registration are factors within the individual trademark in isolation which hinder registration.

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Full Of Sound And Query, Signifying Something: Recent Noise Over Acoustic Trademarks

LexBlog IP

19 The distinctive character of a trade mark must be assessed by reference, first, to the goods or services in respect of which registration is sought and, second, to the perception of the relevant public (see judgment of 12 February 2004, Henkel, C‑218/01, EU:C:2004:88, paragraph 50 and the case-law cited).

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Nigeria Trademark Protection with Omolara Kayode

LexBlog IP

Kayode & Co, a boutique IP law firm with offices in Lagos and Abuja, Nigeria. Lara is a leader in Africa trademark law, and represents the interests of numerous international companies in counterfeit enforcement and brand protection matters. Why should international companies seek to register their trademarks in Nigeria?