Category: Trademark

Case note on Subway IP LLC. v Infinity Food and ors.

Introduction Trademark law, a bastion of protecting intellectual property, is underpinned by intricate doctrines and principles. Among these, the anti-dissection rule and dominant feature test are crucial tools employed by courts to determine the distinctiveness and protectability of trademarks. Conventionally, it has been asserted that these two doctrines are not contradictory but rather complementary in … Continue reading Case note on Subway IP LLC. v Infinity Food and ors.

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Trademark System in Uk For Fashion Brands

Introduction The basic concept of trademarks is that it helps consumers to identify a certain product or line of items as belonging to a particular company.[i] Traditionally, trademarks were seen as helpful instruments for determining the origin of goods, and they received legal status as a result. However, trademarks are legal entities in their own … Continue reading Trademark System in Uk For Fashion Brands

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Trademark Clash: Raymond Limited Vs. Raymond Pharmaceuticals

Introduction In 2006, a big fight happened in the Bombay High Court between two companies called Raymond Limited and Raymond Pharmaceuticals. This was an important case about trademark law, industry peace and not confusing customers. Background Raymond Limited, a big company in the textile and clothing business, was very famous for making good materials. It … Continue reading Trademark Clash: Raymond Limited Vs. Raymond Pharmaceuticals

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No Physical Footprint, Real Legal Implications: Indian Trademark Law For Foreign Defendants

INTRODUCTION The Internet today has massively facilitated trade and business for people and companies across the globe by providing them a platform to ease the communication between the buyer and the seller. However, this facilitation of trade and business raises pertinent questions as to the laws which would govern the disputes arising in this internet … Continue reading No Physical Footprint, Real Legal Implications: Indian Trademark Law For Foreign Defendants

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Determining Similarity Between Rival Marks Part 2

The first part of this article exclusively dealt with the Anti-Dissection rule and the second part of this article shall pertain to the rule of dominant feature. Introduction It is the settled position of law that two conflicting marks have to be compared as a whole and parts of the marks cannot be dissected for … Continue reading Determining Similarity Between Rival Marks Part 2

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Determining Similarity Between Rival Marks Part 1

Introduction Section 15 and Section 17 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999 deal with the registration of parts of trademarks and the effect of registration of parts of a mark respectively. A bare perusal makes it clear that the intention behind these two provisions is that when a trademark consists of several matters, the proprietor … Continue reading Determining Similarity Between Rival Marks Part 1

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From Budgeting to Branding: Using the Madrid Fee Calculator for Trademark Registration

Introduction Expanding internationally can have a huge impact on the business landscape. However when venturing into new markets it becomes crucial to ensure our brand is safeguarded and recognized worldwide. This is where Trademarks play a role. Trademarks go beyond being logos; they help protect a company’s brand identity, reputation and the trust of consumers. … Continue reading From Budgeting to Branding: Using the Madrid Fee Calculator for Trademark Registration

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Process Of Registration Of Trademark In The Philippines

PROCESS OF REGISTRATION OF TRADEMARK The steps involved in the registration process of trademarks in the Philippines are as follows: APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION Section 124 of The Act lays down the requirements of an application for registration of a trademark. The application for the registration of the mark shall be in Filipino or in English … Continue reading Process Of Registration Of Trademark In The Philippines

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Relevancy Of Knock-Out Search In Trademark

Introduction Conducting a trademark search before registration helps in the elimination of conflicts and informs us whether our mark is set for registration or is it infringing upon any other’s mark. Usually, we can see after trademark application, trademark offices reject the marks that are similar either because of the word, design, sign, or symbol … Continue reading Relevancy Of Knock-Out Search In Trademark

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Relief for The Wellness Shop – Commercial Court at Bangalore restrains the sale of counterfeit products bearing identical trade mark and trade dress as that of The Wellness Shop

Urbaine Consumer India Private Limited is a leading entity engaged in marketing and selling ecologically conscious, cruelty-free and safe skincare, hair care, body care and wellness products under its brand “The Wellness Shop”. On becoming aware of counterfeit versions of its “Turmeric Facial Wax” being sold on e-commerce platforms, Urbaine Consumer India Private Limited approached … Continue reading Relief for The Wellness Shop – Commercial Court at Bangalore restrains the sale of counterfeit products bearing identical trade mark and trade dress as that of The Wellness Shop

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