Similar & Identical Trademarks in India – How to Identify Them Well?

It is imperative to have Registered Trademarks in place to have one’s business stand out in the market and create a significant brand value. However, developing a unique and eye-catching mark is not an easy task. In India, trademarks are registered, protected, and enforced under the Trademarks Act of 1999 (referred to as the ‘Act’ further in this article). The […]

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Understanding the 3 Common Forms of IP & their Varying Levels of Protection

The term ‘Intellectual Property (IP)‘ is like the term ‘Organic’ to some extent, i.e., people across the globe possess some knowledge as to what it means but aren’t crystal clear on its specific details. People are aware of the term ‘Property,’ which relates to the regulations, rules, and laws of ‘Real Property’ or ‘Real Estate,’ […]

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Open-Source & Patent Rights – Can They Co-Exist?

A patent is a form of Intellectual Property (IP) granted to the owners of an invention or innovation, giving them the right to control how others could use or exploit their invention or innovation. At present, the software, in many cases, is released under what’s widely known as an ‘Open-Source License,’ which corresponds to the […]

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How Do People End Up Losing Their Trademark Rights?

What happens after you get your mark registered as a trademark? Your Trademark Application gets approved, and you receive your registration certificate. Don’t let that Trademark Registration certificate fool you. It will surely declare your exclusive Trademark Rights to a logo or name; however, it is essential to note that you can lose those rights just as easily as you acquired […]

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