Introduction: One of the most important legislation of controlling the protection of designs in India is the Design Act, 2000. This act, which was passed with the intention of advancing and defending the rights of designers, is essential to the development of economic growth, innovation, and creativity. India has made significant progress in establishing a … Continue reading DEMYSTIFYING THE DESIGN ACT: UPHOLDING INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS THROUGH ORIGINAL DESIGN PRESERVATION
Protection of Design: Intellectual Property Rights for Fashion Houses in India
India has a very vast and diverse fashion industry which is worth so much money. However, piracy and plagiarism of design is growing concern for the Indian market. As designers and fashion houses are not educated about these laws that are there to protect their artistry work. The Designs Act, 2000, the Trademark Act of … Continue reading Protection of Design: Intellectual Property Rights for Fashion Houses in India
Exploring the Spectrum via Blue bottle case: The Feasibility of Registering Colors as Trademarks for Products
Marico limited manufactures Parachute coconut oil. Parachute is a household name in India with consumers not only using it as a hair oil but also using it as an edible oil. Parachute Coconut oil and its blue bottle have become synonymous. The distinctive blue packaging of the Parachute Coconut Oil serves the dual purpose of … Continue reading Exploring the Spectrum via Blue bottle case: The Feasibility of Registering Colors as Trademarks for Products
Trademark Infringement Alert: Repurposing Bottles Embossed with Another Party’s Mark for Own Products
Anheuser-Busch LLC v. Surjeet Lal, 2022 SCC OnLine Del 772 Bench:- Justice Prathiba M. Singh FACTS OF THE CASE Anheuser-Busch LLC is the owner of the popular beer brand ‘Budweiser’. They filed for an injunction against M/s. SOM Distilleries and Breweries Ltd. They alleged that their 'BUDWEISER' marked bottles were being reused by the defendants … Continue reading Trademark Infringement Alert: Repurposing Bottles Embossed with Another Party’s Mark for Own Products
Navigating Global Markets: The Madrid System’s Role in International Trademark Protection
INTRODUCTION In an era of expanding international trade and global business landscapes, protecting intellectual property rights has become a paramount concern for businesses seeking to establish a strong and recognizable presence worldwide. One of the key mechanisms facilitating this endeavor is the Madrid System for the International Registration of Marks. The Madrid Union currently has … Continue reading Navigating Global Markets: The Madrid System’s Role in International Trademark Protection
DON’T SAY JHAKAAS: YOU CAN NOT USE ANIL KAPOOR’S PERSONALITY RIGHTS
Whether protection can be sought for the personality rights, publicity rights and elements associated with persona such as name, voice, photograph/image/likeness, manner of speaking and dialogue delivery, gestures, signatures etc. against misuse over internet? In the High Court of New Delhi[1], the famous Indian actor Mr. Anil Kapoor has initiated a suit seeking protection of … Continue reading DON’T SAY JHAKAAS: YOU CAN NOT USE ANIL KAPOOR’S PERSONALITY RIGHTS
DATA PROTECTION LAW WHICH CAN PENALIZE UPT0 250 CRORE FOR BREACH OF DATA AND VIOLATION OF LAW
Introduction In an era defined by digital innovation and the seamless exchange of information, the need to protect individuals' privacy and personal data has become paramount. Recognizing this, governments around the world are enacting comprehensive legislation to address these concerns. Indian lawmakers on 09.08.2023 passed a data protection law that will dictate how tech companies … Continue reading DATA PROTECTION LAW WHICH CAN PENALIZE UPT0 250 CRORE FOR BREACH OF DATA AND VIOLATION OF LAW
Whether the Trademark can be dissected while checking its eligibility under section 9(1) during examination?
This question was answered by the Delhi High Court in the case of Ticona Polymers v. Registrar of Trade Marks, 2023 decided on 28th February 2023. Facts of the Case: The appellant applied to register “COOLPOLY” as a mark for plastic and carbon molding materials and molded heat sinks under class 1 and class 9. … Continue reading Whether the Trademark can be dissected while checking its eligibility under section 9(1) during examination?
Know about incorporation of entity in Delaware
The Delaware General Corporation Law is the statute of the Delaware Code that governs corporate law in the U.S. state of Delaware, Adopted in 1899. Title 8 of Chapter 1 subchapter I of Delaware General Corporation Law deals with the Formation of Corporations. Here's a step-by-step procedure to incorporate a company under the Delaware General … Continue reading Know about incorporation of entity in Delaware
Delhi High Court Strikes Down ‘NIKIND’ Registration, Protecting Mankind Pharma’s “KIND” mark family Legacy
Introduction In a recent landmark judgment[1], the Delhi High Court ordered the cancellation of the trademark registration for "NIKIND" in Class 5. The petitioner, Mankind Pharma Ltd., a renowned pharmaceutical company, filed the petition seeking the removal of the impugned trademark, claiming that it infringed upon their well-known trademark "MANKIND" and its associated family of … Continue reading Delhi High Court Strikes Down ‘NIKIND’ Registration, Protecting Mankind Pharma’s “KIND” mark family Legacy
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