In continuation of its public notices dated February 06, 2023, the Office of the CGPDTM, India has issued two public notices dated March […]
Another Opportunity for Applicants to Avoid Abandonment of Trademark Applications
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Winzo vs. Google Warning Against the Download of an App is not Disparagement
Disparagement of trademarks refers to the act of making negative or derogatory statements about a particular trademark, brand, or product in a way […]
Dipping a cautious toe in the e-commerce swamp
The Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) aims to democratise e-commerce and improve sellers’ visibility and portability of trust. A non-profit company, ONDC […]
Exclusivity over “Sub”: Subway v. Suberb
One of the world’s largest restaurant brands serving customizable and signature sandwiches, wraps and salads – “Subway”, recently filed an infringement suit against […]
Success in IP appeal is sweet indeed
The appeal from the refusal of an application by Hamdard National Foundation for an interim injunction against Sardar Laboratories, the subject of previous commentary, […]
Fight Between Territoriality and Universality of Trademarks
“What’s in a name?” the famous Shakespearean quote, is perhaps, one of the most widely cited pieces of literature. However, this appears to […]
Public Notice: Opportunity to Avoid Abandonment of Trademark Applications
The Office of the Controller General Patents, Designs and Trademarks, India issued two public notices dated February 06, 2023 (https://search.ipindia… Read the Public […]
Trade Marks 2023 INDIA
Law and Practice In India, trade marks are primarily governed under the Trade Marks Act 1999 and the Trade Marks Rules 2017, forming […]
No Bar On Filing Infringement Suit Against Registered Trademarks And For Passing Off
Recently, in the matter of Good Life Industries v. J R J Foods Pvt. Ltd. C/AO/10/2021 (Appeal), the Gujarat High Court vide order dated 22 […]
‘The Doctrine of Foreign Equivalents’ and its Limited Applicability
It is a primary requirement under trademark law that when determining if a trademark application is registrable, that the concerned mark is distinctive […]