The year 2017 has been instrumental in shaping the evolving IP Jurisprudence in India, with the Hon’ble Supreme Court having decided and heard […]
Flashback 2017 – Supreme Court of India on Trademark Jurisprudence
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YEZDI motorcycle vs YEZDI footwear – Delhi High court prima facie decides against YEZDI motorcycle
Who has not heard the name of legendary YEZDI motorcycle!!! At least amongst the motorcycle enthusiasts in India and probably worldwide, the name […]
Directions on systematic issuance of certified copy of trademark records
Under the technical definition established by trademark law, a ‘certified copy’ is any document which: has an entry in the register of trademarks; […]
Last Call to Defend your Trade Mark Application
Until a few years back, the Indian Trade Marks Office was confronting what some might describe as an insurmountable pendency. Due to inefficient […]
Unconventional trademarks: An Indian perspective
Co-authored by Shilpi Jain Protection and enforcement of unconventional trademarks such as colors, shapes, sounds, motions, smells, and tastes has always been a […]
Fair use of trademarks on parts, accessories and ancillary products
The fair use of brands by third-party manufacturers of genuine parts which are intended to be ancillary or used as an accessory to […]
CGPDTM issues Guidelines for determining well-known marks
As you may be aware, the Trade Marks Rules, 2017, have come into force on March 6, 2017. While there have been […]
Taking the divisional route – a trademark perspective
The increasingly crucial role played by intellectual property in the success of a business has compelled individuals and enterprises to take proactive steps […]
Protecting Translations of Descriptive Words as Trademark
In law of trademarks, words that are distinctive enough to distinguish goods or services of one person from those of others, qualify to […]
Goodwill trumps prior use: AZ Tech vs. Intex
A trademark can easily be touted as one of the most important intellectual properties. Considerable mental faculties are expended (by most) to come […]