Legal Articles: Trademark, Patent, Industrial Design, Copyright, IPR in India
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Well-Known Trademarks Protection In India
According to Indian trademark law, a “well-known trademark” is a trademark that has gained widespread recognition among a significant number of the population through extensive and ongoing use to the point where another party may interpret its use in relation to any other goods or services as signifying a connection between the two parties. To […]
Sequence Listing for Patents Applications in India
A “sequence listing” is required in the invention description if a patent application includes any nucleotide or amino acid sequences. A list of biological sequences with specified terms for certain properties is called a sequence listing. This includes annotations, which are brief descriptions of each sequence. When no sequence listing has been provided for the […]
3rd Year of PPH programme between India and Japan
The relationship between India and Japan has been particularly strong in recent years. Accordingly, these two countries have participated in many bilateral agreements that are beneficial for the economy of both countries. Recently, on December 13, 2021, the Indian Patent Office has announced the commencement of the 3rd Year of PPH programme between India and […]
Everything You Should Know About Well-Known Trademarks in India
A trademark owner can submit an application in form TM-M to the Registrar, requesting that the mark be declared “well-known.” A well-known trademark has been granted exceptional protection and safeguards against trademark infringement and passing off. In India, well-known trademarks are recognized based on their reputation on a national, international, and cross-border basis. What is […]
The Indian government has a plan to revive the Intellectual Property Appellate Board (IPAB)
Recently, India’s Parliamentary Standing Committee on Commerce has released a report that included a proposal to revive the Intellectual Property Appellate Board (IPAB). Previously, with the disbandment of IPAB, all pending cases before the IPAB will be transferred to India’s high courts. However, because of the problems encountered in the implementation of this decision, there […]
IP and Sports intertwined at PV Sindhu’s Olympic moment
The 2020 Tokyo Olympics gathered many incredible athletes from all around the world. One of them was badminton player Pusarla Venkata Sindhu or PV Sindhu of India who has been famous in all corners of India for her achievements in winning medals in major international tournaments including the World Championships and the Olympic Games. However, […]
Legal notes to patent registration in India
Patent registration in India. India, officially the Republic of India, is a country in South Asia. It is the second-most populous country, the seventh-largest country by land area, and the most populous democracy in the world. Accordingly, many businesses want to enter this market and one of the most important preparations a business needs to […]
Comparative Analysis of Judicial Approach to Trademark Bullying in India and the U.S
The Approach by US Courts In the United States, there are much more cases of trademark bullying than in India. Here are a few cases that helped the U.S. courts see trademark bullying with a new point of view. Monster v. Vermonster In Monster v. Vermonster, Hansen Beverage Co., the manufacturer of the well-known energy […]
Legal notes to trademark registration in India
Trademark registration in India. India, officially the Republic of India, is a country in South Asia. It is the second-most populous country, the seventh-largest country by land area, and the most populous democracy in the world. Accordingly, many businesses want to enter this market and one of the most important preparations a business needs to […]
The number of trademark applications in India far exceeds pre-pandemic numbers
The number of trademark applications in many countries has increased sharply after the decline in the initial period when the Covid epidemic broke out. In early 2020, the global outbreak of Covid-19 harmed all sectors of the world economy, including the intellectual property sector. However, after a period of calmness, the number of trademark applications […]