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Trademark : Principle Of Territoriality In The Virtual World

27th January, 2023 - 6:32 am Categories: Trademark

Introduction The increased competition among traders and trading companies in the world of commerce led to the development of the trademark concept. A trademark helps differentiate one product or company from another, making it easier for a customer to identify that product or company. The blog focuses on the trademark system’s territoriality principle. The innovations … Continue reading Trademark : Principle Of Territoriality In The Virtual World

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Case Analysis Of Natco V. Assistant Controller Of Patents & Design : Reinstatement Of Natural Justice Principles

25th January, 2023 - 6:47 am Categories: Legal Issues

Introduction The present writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India is filed at the Hon’ble Delhi High Court by NATCO Pharma Limited (hereinafter as “Natco”) against the Assistant Controller of Patents & Designs (hereinafter as “Assistant Controller”) and Novartis AG against the order passed by the Assistant Controller on 14.12.2022.[i] The present … Continue reading Case Analysis Of Natco V. Assistant Controller Of Patents & Design : Reinstatement Of Natural Justice Principles

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Invisible use of Trademark as Meta-tag: A case for Infringement under sec 29 of Trademark Act

24th January, 2023 - 7:55 am Categories: Trademark

Introduction In India, section 29 of the Trademark Act (hereinafter, the act) outlines what constitutes a registered trade mark infringement. According to Section 29(4)(c) of the act, anyone who uses a registered trade mark in the course of business without being the registered proprietor or using the mark in accordance with a permit, and who … Continue reading Invisible use of Trademark as Meta-tag: A case for Infringement under sec 29 of Trademark Act

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Khadi and Village Industries Commission Suit

23rd January, 2023 - 7:02 am Categories: Intellectual Property Khadi Industries Trademark

Introduction A recognisable phrase, word, emblem, or symbol that identifies a particular product and legally distinguishes it from all other products of its sort is referred to as a trademark. A trademark recognises the company’s ownership of the brand and solely distinguishes a product as being its own. Generally speaking, trademarks are regarded as a … Continue reading Khadi and Village Industries Commission Suit

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M&As in Banking Sector : A Much Viable Strategy

20th January, 2023 - 7:10 am Categories: Banking

Introduction Mergers and acquisitions (M&As) are the most popular method employed by companies to further their market dominance. Mergers and acquisitions are often regarded as a swift and effective strategy for penetrating new markets and gaining access to cutting-edge technologies. For instance, PNB acquired New Bank of India in 1993. Only one other nationalised bank, other … Continue reading M&As in Banking Sector : A Much Viable Strategy

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Diageo Brands v. Alcobrew Distillerie : Why Did the Court Digress from the Judgement of The Great Galleon

19th January, 2023 - 7:53 am Categories: Legal Issues

Introduction In Diageo Brands B.V. & Anr. vs Alcobrew Distilleries India Pvt the plaintiff Diageo Brands B.V. approached the Delhi HC seeking injunction against Alcobrew Distilleries India Pvt for manufacture and sale of “Golfer’s shot” contenting the design of the bottle/flask to be an infringement of its “Scotch Hipster” range (Registered Design bearing No. 306577). … Continue reading Diageo Brands v. Alcobrew Distillerie : Why Did the Court Digress from the Judgement of The Great Galleon

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Powers Of Patent Examiner To Raise New Objections During The Course Of Hearing

18th January, 2023 - 11:01 am Categories: Patent Act

Introduction The Indian Patent law provides that prior to the grant of any patent each application for patent has to undergo a thorough process of examination once its published. According to Section 11B and Rule 24B (1) (i) the said process of examination begins by filing a request for examination within the timeframe of 48 … Continue reading Powers Of Patent Examiner To Raise New Objections During The Course Of Hearing

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Trademarking Times

18th January, 2023 - 7:39 am Categories: Trademark

Background The plaintiff, TRIUMPHANT INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT EDUCATION, has adopted the trademark, i.e. T.I.M.E., an acronym derived from the name of the Company after the suit with TIME Inc., an educational institute in the USA, in 2003. In the suit, the plaintiff has settled the suit by agreeing not to use the word ‘TIME’ and … Continue reading Trademarking Times

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The Ambit of Section 138 of the NI Act: Dashrathbhai Trikambhai Patel Versus Hitesh Mahendrabhai Patel & Ors

17th January, 2023 - 6:35 am Categories: Legal Issues

Introduction In general sense if the payee is unable to deposit the payer’s cheque, the cheque is considered to be dishonoured. Mismatch of signature, insufficient funds, date on the cheque, damaged cheque, overwriting are some of the common reasons that lead to dishonour of cheque. The principal conception behind the incorporation of section 138 of … Continue reading The Ambit of Section 138 of the NI Act: Dashrathbhai Trikambhai Patel Versus Hitesh Mahendrabhai Patel & Ors

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Pappu Bawariya and Another v District Collector Civil Station and others; An Analysis

16th January, 2023 - 6:14 am Categories: labour Law

Introduction Child Labour can be defined or explained as a practice where children as humans and their rights are exploited and they are forced to engage or be employed in any economically beneficial activity either part-time or full-time. Some of the general factors responsible for this illegal practice are lack of awareness among parents, poverty, … Continue reading Pappu Bawariya and Another v District Collector Civil Station and others; An Analysis

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