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The Interplay between Religious Sensitiveness and Trademark Law in India

IP and Legal Filings

Introduction A mark represents the institution or company to which it belongs and serves as a means of differentiating goods or services among individuals. Marks can be of various types i.e., word marks, service marks, logos, symbols, series marks, etc [1].

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Domain Name Dispute Settlement

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The dispute of domain name is a conflict that arises when more than one individual or group believes that they have the right to register a particular domain name. 1) Identical to or confusingly similar : The domain that is in question must be identical to or confusingly similar to a name, trademark, or service mark in which you have rights.

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Africa IP highlights 2023: Trade marks

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Today, it’s about the trade marks. February: In Nigeria, the Business Facilitation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill, 2022 , was signed into law. This case not only addressed the compliance of the trademark under the Trademarks Act but also delved into the broader issue of registering Geographical Indications (GIs) in Kenya.

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Trademark Symbols ®, ™, ? – An Overview

LexBlog IP

There are three distinct trademark symbols you may use is the registered trademark symbol “R” (®) , the small “ TM” ( ) symbol , and the “SM” (℠) symbol. Overview: Which Trademark Symbol Should I Use? Can I Use a Trademark Symbol in My Application? In Windows.

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Trademark lawyer in India

Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

However, as simple as the trademark registration process may seem, picking the right trademark is no easy nut to crack. This is where you need a trademark lawyer or agent to step in. Who is a trademark lawyer? A trademark lawyer also ensures that the trademark applied for does not infringe on someone else’s trademark.

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Cybersquatting – A Menace in Digital India

Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

It can be done under the following grounds: -the Registrant’s domain name is identical to or similar to a name, trademark, or service mark in which the Complainant has ownership; -the Registrant has no entitlement or legitimate interests in the web domain; and.

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Role of Trademark Lawyer in India

Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

This is where the role of trademark lawyer in India becomes crucial. Who is a trademark lawyer? A trademark lawyer in India is someone who is an expert in matters of trademark laws and other laws relating to Intellectual Property Rights. Who is a trademark agent ?