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Can Places of Origin be Registered as Trademark?


A geographical indication is used on a product to indicate that it possesses characteristics and a certain standard of quality because it comes from a specific geographical location/origin.For example,Darjeeling Tea-the name specifies that the Tea origate

30 Dec 2016 by Ankan Bose

Can Names and Surnames be Registered as Trademark?


The law in India does not blatantly refuse the registration of a surname as a trademark under the Trademarks Act of 1999.It is a general understanding and presumption around the world that surnames and personal names can be registered.

30 Dec 2016 by Lokesh Sharma

Can Names and Surnames be Registered as Trademark?


The law in India does not blatantly refuse the registration of a surname as a trademark under the Trademarks Act of 1999.It is a general understanding and presumption around the world that surnames and personal names can be registered.

30 Dec 2016 by Lokesh Sharma

Letter Mark as Trademark


Lettermark is a type of a logo; however, it is not a logo mark in itself. A letter mark is a uniquely illustrated abbreviation of a business name. For e.g HBO, IBM, CNN, HP.Lettermarks are typographic in nature comprised of letters usually company initial

30 Dec 2016 by Manmeet Singh

Letter Mark as Trademark


Lettermark is a type of a logo; however, it is not a logo mark in itself. A letter mark is a uniquely illustrated abbreviation of a business name. For e.g HBO, IBM, CNN, HP.Lettermarks are typographic in nature comprised of letters usually company initial

30 Dec 2016 by Manmeet Singh

High Court Bars Intex over Selling its Aqua Range of Mobiles and Accessories over Trademark Row


Following a plea moved by Aqua Mobiles in 2013, the Delhi High Court has barred Intex from either selling or marketing its Aqua line of mobiles and accessories as it constitutes an infringement and creates confusion in the minds of the general public

30 Dec 2016 by Lokesh Sharma

Registration of other Languages as Trademark


Foreign Language for Trademark Registration:When an application of a foreign word is received, it is translated into the native language in order to check if the word can be registered/if there exists a similar mark.

02 Jan 2017 by Lokesh Sharma

Registration of other Languages as Trademark


Foreign Language for Trademark Registration:When an application of a foreign word is received, it is translated into the native language in order to check if the word can be registered/if there exists a similar mark.

02 Jan 2017 by Lokesh Sharma

Intellectual Property Resources


The primary IP resource in India, Intellectual Property India, has been set up and is regularly monitored and updated by and under the supervision of the Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trademarks.

18 Jan 2017 by Ankan Bose

Intellectual Property Resources


The primary IP resource in India, Intellectual Property India, has been set up and is regularly monitored and updated by and under the supervision of the Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trademarks.

18 Jan 2017 by Ankan Bose