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Phonetic Identity In Pharmaceutical Industry : The Health Interlink

13th May, 2022 - 7:50 am Categories: Trademark

An application for registration could be objected by the Trade Marks Registry for number of reasons under Section 9 and 11 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999. Naturally, if one’s proposed trademark is similar to an already registered trademark, it is bound to be objected. The aforesaid similarity between two trademarks could be visual, structural, … Continue reading Phonetic Identity In Pharmaceutical Industry : The Health Interlink

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Caution! Colours Can Be The Functional Part Of A Product

29th April, 2022 - 12:10 pm Categories: Trademark

Moldex has been producing foam ear plugs with a specific bright green color. Since the beginning of its business in 1982 it has sold over 1.6 billion pairs of them. It does not have a federal registration of its green color but it initiated a law suit against the defendant, McKeon in the present case after … Continue reading Caution! Colours Can Be The Functional Part Of A Product

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The European Union Has Stripped McDonald’s Of Its Trademark On Big Mac burgers

27th April, 2022 - 3:47 am Categories: Legal Issues Trademark

The landmark decision by the bloc’s trademark regulator, which has immediate effect, is just the latest episode in a long-running legal dispute between the US food giant and family-owned chain Supermac’s. In one of such recent decision, EUIPO gave its ruling in favor of Irish fast food, thereby stripping McDonald of its exclusive use of … Continue reading The European Union Has Stripped McDonald’s Of Its Trademark On Big Mac burgers

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India’s Stand On Counterfeit Goods

15th April, 2022 - 3:25 am Categories: Trademark

Counterfeiting is a practice prevailing since time immemorial. The act of finding cheaper alternatives/dupes to luxury goods has increased in demand, especially in a country like India where most of the general public fall in the middle-class sector with a high consumption for brand and brand value. The word “Counterfeit” is derived from the French … Continue reading India’s Stand On Counterfeit Goods

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Khurana & Khurana Opens International Office In United Arab Emirates

13th April, 2022 - 9:42 am Categories: Intellectual Property

Khurana & Khurana Opens International Office In United Arab Emirates Khurana & Khurana, Advocates and IP Attorneys Khurana & Khurana (K&K) along with IIPRD are delighted to announce that they have opened up their new International Office in United Arab Emirates (UAE) in wake of the rising client requirements and towards their goal of expanding … Continue reading Khurana & Khurana Opens International Office In United Arab Emirates

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Romag Fasteners Inc V Fossil Inc : Trademark and Wilful Infringement

12th April, 2022 - 8:21 am Categories: Trademark

Romag Fasteners Inc V Fossil Inc : Trademark and Wilful Infringement, Fasteners, Inc. is an American company involved in manufacturing magnetic accessory & products such as snaps, clasps, fasteners, closures, etc. With its production and distribution centres located in the U.S, Europe, and Asia, the company is known internationally for its signature product – the … Continue reading Romag Fasteners Inc V Fossil Inc : Trademark and Wilful Infringement

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A Trademark Could Be A Smell Mark : A Comparative Analysis of US, UK and India

17th March, 2022 - 9:57 am Categories: Trademark

Non-Traditional Trademarks: A Trademark Could Be A Smell Mark: It is common to see a device, a label, or even a name signature having the suffix TM. But what about the sounds and smells of products? Can they be trademarked as well? This is where Non-Traditional Trademarks come into the discussion. These marks pertain to … Continue reading A Trademark Could Be A Smell Mark : A Comparative Analysis of US, UK and India

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TM And Design Patent Conflict Example

17th March, 2022 - 9:41 am Categories: Trademark

TM And Design Patent Conflict Example: For a long, when we compare the trademark with that of a design, the inclusion of a trademark in the design was not meant much when we talk about the design patent infringement analysis. In one of the recent cases of Columbia Sportswear North America Inc. vs. Seirus Innovative … Continue reading TM And Design Patent Conflict Example

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Reinforcing ‘Traditional Brands’: Registering Protected Geographical Indication In India

8th March, 2022 - 4:10 am Categories: Intellectual Property

Introduction A GI is a sign used on products that have a specific Protected Geographical Indication origin and possess qualities or a reputation that are due to that origin. A few examples of GIs in India are Pashmina from Jammu & Kashmir, Banarasi Sarees from Uttar Pradesh, Darjeeling tea from West Bengal, and Feni from … Continue reading Reinforcing ‘Traditional Brands’: Registering Protected Geographical Indication In India

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Proposed Amendment In IP And Trademark Law For search Protection Of Sound-Mark In Vietnam

7th March, 2022 - 12:46 pm Categories: Intellectual Property Vietnam

Vietnam is proposing to amend its law to allow registration of sound mark, that is, sound acting as a trademark. A sound trademark, or sound mark, is a trademark where a unique sound performs the typical functions of a trademark search – distinguishing the origin of a product or service. The Vietnamese government has proposed … Continue reading Proposed Amendment In IP And Trademark Law For search Protection Of Sound-Mark In Vietnam

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