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Identical and Similar Trademarks


Similar or Identical trade marks is to look at a trade marks as a common prudent person. It is determined BY SIGHT as well as PHONETIC similarity of the mark, the getup, color combination, design and artwork of the label, packing material etc.

22 Sep 2016 by Ankan Bose

Grounds for Trademark Refusal

Absolute ground for refusal of Trademark registration are:Mark is devoid of or not capable of distinguishing the goods or services.Mark consists exclusively or indications.Mark consists exclusively of indications.
22 Sep 2016 by Ankan Bose

Grounds for Trademark Refusal

Absolute ground for refusal of Trademark registration are:Mark is devoid of or not capable of distinguishing the goods or services.Mark consists exclusively or indications.Mark consists exclusively of indications.
22 Sep 2016 by Ankan Bose

Reply to a Trademark Examination Report

The examiner compiles objections into examination report, which is uploaded on website of the Trade Marks registry. The trade mark applicant or his representative (attorney) has to file a response to the objections raised in the examination report.
22 Sep 2016 by Ankan Bose

Reply to a Trademark Examination Report

The examiner compiles objections into examination report, which is uploaded on website of the Trade Marks registry. The trade mark applicant or his representative (attorney) has to file a response to the objections raised in the examination report.
22 Sep 2016 by Ankan Bose

Trademark & Patent Registration under Startup India

This Scheme assists to the Start-ups in various steps from filing until registration of various Intellectual Properties objects such Trade Marks, Patents and Designs.80% cut in the patent application fee for start-ups
22 Sep 2016 by Ankan Bose

Trademark & Patent Registration under Startup India

This Scheme assists to the Start-ups in various steps from filing until registration of various Intellectual Properties objects such Trade Marks, Patents and Designs.80% cut in the patent application fee for start-ups
22 Sep 2016 by Ankan Bose

Intellectual Property protection scheme for startups


Government of India has decided to help innovative businesses by initiating "The Scheme for Facilitating Start-ups Intellectual Property Protection (SIPP). SIPP is a part of the recently launched Start-Up India Action Plan 2016

22 Sep 2016 by Ankan Bose

Intellectual Property protection scheme for startups


Government of India has decided to help innovative businesses by initiating "The Scheme for Facilitating Start-ups Intellectual Property Protection (SIPP). SIPP is a part of the recently launched Start-Up India Action Plan 2016

22 Sep 2016 by Ankan Bose

Cancellation of Trademark


In India, a registered trademark stands fit for cancellation from the register of trademarks under two scenarios.If non-use of the trademark has been observed during the time period of 5 years from the day of its registration.

13 Oct 2016 by Archi Bhatia