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
Calcutta High Court restrains Shimla Drugs from selling Liv.72 for being deceptively similar to Himalaya’s Liv.52, reinforcing trademark protection, trade dress rights, and consumer safety under Indian trademark law.
An analysis of the Lay’s vs Jay’s trademark dispute, explaining how phonetic similarity led to cancellation under the Trade Marks Act, 1999.
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
Explore the significance of using a trademark under the Trade Marks Act, 1999. Understand how trademark use establishes brand identity, grants exclusive rights, prevents infringement, and protects your product’s image in the competitive Indian market.
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
Introduction: Recently, in the case of Zepto vs Zepto [Kiranakart Technologies Private Limited vs. Mohammad Arshad & Anr (C.O. (COMM.IPD-TM) 62/2024 with I.A. 29531/2024 & I.A. 40361/2024)], the Delhi High Court ordered cancellation of an individual’s 2014-registered trademark ‘Zepto’, based on a petition of rectification by Kiranakart Technologies Private Limited,
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