A trademark refers to a mark, distinctive sign, symbol, logo, color combination, etc., that distinguishes the goods and services of one business to that of its competitors. This helps businesses to grow, build a reputation/goodwill, and build trust among consumers. Trademark law is that branch of intellectual property law that
INTRODUCTION You do not need to see a brand name to recognize the triangular peaks of a Toblerone bar, nor do you need a logo to identify the iconic spherical gold foil and pleated paper cup of a Ferrero Rocher. But how does a brand legally monopolize a physical shape
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 In the case of ‘Himalaya Global Holdings Ltd. and Anr v/s Shimla Drugs Health Care Private C.O. (COMM.IPD-TM) 257/2025.’The Hon’ble Calcutta High Court restrained Shimla Drugs from selling its Liv. 72, aliver tonic, ruling that it was deceptively similar to Himalaya’s famous Liv. 52, which is a registered trademark.
INTRODUCTION Trademark protection plays a crucial role in preserving a brand’s distinct identity and empowers businesses to prevent others from using names or marks that are deceptively similar. A recent case highlighting this principle, Lay’s vs Jay’s trademark dispute involving PepsiCo’s well known brand Lay’s. The Calcutta High Court intervened
In a recent order dated 24 June 2025, the Registrar of Trade Marks, Delhi, abandoned the trademark application of ACME CLEANTECH SOLUTIONS PRIVATE LIMITED (Application No. 6030753) under Section 21(2) of the Trade Marks Act, 1999 for delay in filing the counter-statement within the prescribed statutory period. The opposition was filed by
INTRODUCTION: Any sign which is visually distinguishable, and can help us differentiate that good or service from others, and help usidentify their commercial origin, is called a trademark. It comes under the umbrella of “industrial property,” which is again a category of intellectual property. Trademarks can be words, logos, shapes, colours, sounds, smells, etc. Even ancient civilizations had the concept of trademarks. For example, “potters marks” were used to indicate the artist of different vases in Ancient Rome
ABSTRACT This article discusses about the appeals against orders passed by the examiner of trade marks under trade marks act, 1999. This article will explore who is an examiner and if the examiner refuses the application, then what is the grounds for appeal and how to appeal, what is the
A trademark refers to a mark, distinctive sign, symbol, logo, color combination, etc., that distinguishes the goods and services of one business to that of
INTRODUCTION You do not need to see a brand name to recognize the triangular peaks of a Toblerone bar, nor do you need a logo
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
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
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.
INTRODUCTION In the case of ‘Himalaya Global Holdings Ltd. and Anr v/s Shimla Drugs Health Care Private C.O. (COMM.IPD-TM) 257/2025.’The Hon’ble Calcutta High Court restrained
INTRODUCTION Trademark protection plays a crucial role in preserving a brand’s distinct identity and empowers businesses to prevent others from using names or marks that
In a recent order dated 24 June 2025, the Registrar of Trade Marks, Delhi, abandoned the trademark application of ACME CLEANTECH SOLUTIONS PRIVATE LIMITED (Application
INTRODUCTION: Any sign which is visually distinguishable, and can help us differentiate that good or service from others, and help usidentify their commercial origin, is called a trademark. It comes under the umbrella of “industrial property,” which is again
ABSTRACT This article discusses about the appeals against orders passed by the examiner of trade marks under trade marks act, 1999. This article will explore
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