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Can’t sue for trademark infringement, but passing off remains an option if trademarks of both parties are registered rules Kerala High Court

Selvam & Selvam Blog

the registered owner of the trademark “Chandrika,” in respect of goods covered in class 3, and M/S Mariyas Soaps and Chemicals, the registered owner of the trademark “Chandra” in respect of goods covered in class 3. Can the registered trademark owner seek relief based on passing off?

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Analysing Trademark Infringement In Light Of Mcdonald’s V. Maccoffee

IP and Legal Filings

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. If there are no oppositions, or if the opposition is unsuccessful, the trademark will be registered, and a certificate of registration will be issued.

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Africa IP highlights 2023: Trade marks

The IPKat

Stephen further stated that he was in the process of registering the word for advertising and media business with the aim of providing marketing, branding, and related services, there was a lot of interest in the possibility of registering such a term. The said trademark was subsequently expunged from the register for non- use.

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Understanding Freedom to Operate (FTO) Concerning IP & Patents

Kashishipr

FTO is a pretty simple and straightforward concept, which implies that at a given point in time, no Intellectual Property (IP) from any third party is infringed upon a given product or service in a given market or geography. Without any doubt, stepping into patent litigation can be uncertain, full of risks, and expensive.

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Registration of Trademark: The Indian Context

Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

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. The post Registration of Trademark: The Indian Context appeared first on Biswajit Sarkar Blog.

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The Interplay between Religious Sensitiveness and Trademark Law in India

IP and Legal Filings

Gebi Products [10] , The Gala Company used the label mark “LAXMI” to market brooms. Brooms are one of the things that Gebi, another firm, began marketing under the name “MAHA LAXMI.” 4] Section 9(2)(b) of the Indian Trademarks Act, 1999. [5] Commercializing religion via trademarking god.

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The First Trademarks by Chat GPT

LexBlog IP

The first trademark registered under this system was a Bass Brewery’s red triangle in 1876. In the United States, the first registered trademark was granted to the Averill Chemical Paint Company in 1870 for its “Averill Chemical Paint” brand. However, trademark protection in the U.S.