INTRODUCTION In a landmark step for non-traditional trademarks in India, the Trade Marks Registry has accepted an application by Sumitomo Rubber Industries Ltd. (Japan) to register a smell mark for advertisement in India. The mark described as: FLORAL FRAGRANCE/ SMELL REMINISCENT OF ROSES AS APPLIED TO TYRES” (Application No. 5860303,
Rule 43 of the Trademark Rules, 2017 specifies the contents of a notice of opposition (Form TM-O) filed under Section 21 of the Trademark Act,1999, within four months of the trademark’s publication in the Trade Marks Journal. The rule requires the notice to include the application number and goods/services being
INTRODUCTION To understand Trademark Opposition, one must first understand what is a Trademark? So, Trademark is a sign, logo, or name that helps people identify a company’s goods or services. It builds trust, a product brand, and gives businesses a unique identity, for instance, the Nike logo. Section 21 of
The Supreme Court’s ruling in Novenco Building and Industry A/S vs. Xero Energy Engineering Solutions Pvt. Ltd. Anr. (2025 INSC 1256) represents a pivotal development interpreting the mandatory pre-institution mediation clause u/s 12A of the Commercial Courts Act, 2015 (CC Act). The court addressed whether an intellectual property (IP) infringement
INTRODUCTION Imagine a scenario, wherein,‘A’, the owner of ‘Oreon’ becomes aware of the recent existence ‘B’’s company ‘X-Oreon’, producing the same goods as that of ‘Oreon’, waits for ‘X-Oreon’ to build up a goodwill in the market and then 6 years into the knowledge of such usage, approaches the Court,
INTRODUCTION With the advancement of Artificial Intelligence, the capacity to create highly realistic images, videos and audio of persons has grown expeditiously. While these tools afford creative and commercial opportunity, they also present serious risks of misuse, particularly in the form of Deepfake, misappropriation of persona, false endorsements, invasion of
INTRODUCTION “Technology is useful servant but a dangerous master” -Christian Lous Lange The Bachchans are in court, not over inheritance disputes or criminal allegations, but for something far more modern and personal: the protection of their own digital personalities. In an age where fame transcends screens and enters the realm
Introduction In today’s digital world, protecting one’s creative work has become a huge challenge. The internet has made it very easy for people to copy, download, or share someone’s work without consent. This has given rise to several legal issues related to copyright and intellectual property. To deal with such
INTRODUCTION In a significant ruling that addresses the growing concerns surrounding artificial intelligence, celebrity rights and digital impersonation, the Bombay High Court has granted interim protection to legendary Indian playback singer Asha Bhosle, restraining several AI platforms and online entities from using her name, voice, image, likeness, and other personal
The Apple Watch Ultra 3 is not just a smartwatch, it’s a showcase of cutting-edge engineering, premium design, and legal strategy. Every curve, chip, strap, and screen feature is wrapped in intellectual property (IP) protection. From patents safeguarding hardware innovations to trademarks defining brand identity, Apple ensures that the Ultra 3 remains unique in
INTRODUCTION In a landmark step for non-traditional trademarks in India, the Trade Marks Registry has accepted an application by Sumitomo Rubber Industries Ltd. (Japan) to
Rule 43 of the Trademark Rules, 2017 specifies the contents of a notice of opposition (Form TM-O) filed under Section 21 of the Trademark Act,1999,
INTRODUCTION To understand Trademark Opposition, one must first understand what is a Trademark? So, Trademark is a sign, logo, or name that helps people identify
The Supreme Court’s ruling in Novenco Building and Industry A/S vs. Xero Energy Engineering Solutions Pvt. Ltd. Anr. (2025 INSC 1256) represents a pivotal development
INTRODUCTION Imagine a scenario, wherein,‘A’, the owner of ‘Oreon’ becomes aware of the recent existence ‘B’’s company ‘X-Oreon’, producing the same goods as that of
INTRODUCTION With the advancement of Artificial Intelligence, the capacity to create highly realistic images, videos and audio of persons has grown expeditiously. While these tools
INTRODUCTION “Technology is useful servant but a dangerous master” -Christian Lous Lange The Bachchans are in court, not over inheritance disputes or criminal allegations, but
Introduction In today’s digital world, protecting one’s creative work has become a huge challenge. The internet has made it very easy for people to copy,
INTRODUCTION In a significant ruling that addresses the growing concerns surrounding artificial intelligence, celebrity rights and digital impersonation, the Bombay High Court has granted interim
The Apple Watch Ultra 3 is not just a smartwatch, it’s a showcase of cutting-edge engineering, premium design, and legal strategy. Every curve, chip, strap, and screen
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