IS PHONETIC SEARCH IS NECESSARY ALONG WITH WORD SEARCH FOR A REGISTRATION OF A TRADEMARK?

Introduction A phonetic search is also necessary along with word search before registering a trademark as observed by Justice C. Harishankar deciding the case Institut Europeen D Administration Des  Affaires ,INSEAD, Association v. Fullstack Education Private Limited & Anr[1]. In this suit, the petitioner moved to court for rectification of the Trade Marks Register by … Continue reading IS PHONETIC SEARCH IS NECESSARY ALONG WITH WORD SEARCH FOR A REGISTRATION OF A TRADEMARK?