INTRODUCTION As Holi brings India alive with a riot of colours, it’s a good time to think about how colours matter beyond just festivals. In business, colours can be a powerful way to identify a brand. Many companies rely on logos, names, or slogans to stand out, but the colours
INTRODUCTION The objective of trademark law is to preserve the identification of brands, prevent customer misunderstandings, and maintain the goodwill that companies have developed. The Trade Marks Act, 1999, is the main piece of legislation controlling trademarks in India. This act gives owners the right to use their registered trademarks
ABSTRACT In India, Intellectual Property Law and Competition Law are considered two of the principal statutes governing the fair and proper use of intellectual property. Both statutes have distinct features, yet they operate simultaneously, or side by side. In today’s world, the relationship between IP Law and Competition Law remains
INTRODUCTION VapoRub of Vicks is a household name, yet the Court ruled that the term ‘Vapo’ is descriptive and cannot be monopolized by the brand. Vicks Vaporub, one of India’s most recognized medicinal brands, recently became the focal point of a significant trademark dispute before the Madras High Court. The
INTRODUCTION The case of Parle Products (P) Ltd Vs. J.P. & Co. (1972 AIR 1359, 1972 SCR (3) 289, AIR 1972 SUPREME COURT 1359) is a leading case on trademark infringement which was decided by the Supreme Court of India in 1972. It is a case based on the Indian
INTRODUCTION Lay’s is far more than a packet of potato chips. It is a carefully engineered consumer product backed by decades of research, branding, agricultural innovation, and supply chain mastery. From the potatoes grown in fields to the seasoning on each chip and the instantly recognizable green packet on store
INTRODUCTION Standard Essential Patent (SEP) is a Patent granted for protecting an invention, necessary for the implementation and functionality of the technical standards. It plays a crucial role in industries where interoperability and uniformity are the main focus. A Patent is a legal right that protects a new invention, it is
INTRODUCTION The doctrine of moral rights as stated in Section 57 of the Copyright Act, 1957 (the right to be identified as the author of the work, and the right to protect the integrity of the work) occupies a distinct position in copyright law, protecting the author and their work. The case
INTRODUCTION A Trademark is a form of Intellectual Property Rights, that protects the Mark. Marks include the device (logo), heading, label, ticket, signature, name, word, letter, numeral, shape of goods, packaging or combination of colours or any other combination. Trademarks are governed in India by the Trademark Act 1999. Section 2
INTRODUCTION: Some brands or products do not need logos or catchy slogans to be recognized; their name alone is enough and In India for online matrimonial space “Shaadi.com” is one such name. Earlier Trademark was to help consumes to prevent confusion in the marketplace however with rapid growth of digital
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