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Introduction For a business, ten years can pass in the blink of an eye, and in that time, it is not uncommon for even diligent trademark proprietors to overlook the need for renewal. Recognising this, the Trademark Act, 1999 introduced Section 25(3), which places a duty on the Registrar to notify proprietors about the upcoming expiry of their registration and the conditions for renewal. But what happens if the Registry forgets to send such notice, or sends it but fails to rem

Introduction Sports as an activity is so much involved in our daily lives, whether it is playing sports physically or watching it on...

The use of trademarks as a representation of brand value and consumer confidence in the modern digital era has become incredibly...

In such a world where artificial intelligence (AI) has evolved from mere support to participating in actual creation, a new legal...

Parody, nowadays, can be seen as an astute commentary of society, a witting satire, or even just a humorous event. From film to memes to...

In the pharmaceutical industry, brand trust is critical as patients and healthcare professionals rely on established reputations to...

INTRODUCTION Logos, names, or a combination of both are used to create a new design commonly known as trademarks in legal language. These...

Introduction In a judgment dated 03.12.2024, the Madras High Court has decided on the conflict arising out of similarities between a...

INTRODUCTION  Brand management and marketing are ever-evolving industries, which means there are bound to be challenges in the use of...

Introduction It was an auspicious August for the French luxury fashion brand Lacoste. Global headlines were made with Novak Djokovic, the...

INTRODUCTION As we have seen, this world is evolving with digitalization, industrialization and most importantly, intellectual property...

INTRODUCTION Recently, a division bench of Delhi High court in the case of Google LLC V. Make my Trip dealt with the question that...

INTRODUCTION The Internet today has massively facilitated trade and business for people and companies across the globe by providing them...

Abstract Online trademark infringement and counterfeiting is a growing problem for luxury brands. In recent years, trademark owners have...

Introduction The cases of transborder trademark infringement based on goodwill and reputation is nothing new in the world of IP...

Introduction Trademark bullying, as defined under Section 142 of the Trademarks Act, 1999 , is making groundless threats of legal...

Introduction A trademark can be a symbol, a word, a phrase, a logo, a design, or even a combination of these elements. By utilising...

Introduction In addition to producing and marketing a wide range of dips, spreads, condiments, sauces, noodles, soups, pastes, dressings,...

Introduction Social media is a form of e- communication and a means of interaction, among which sellers share information, ideas and...