Maintaining a Trademark Registration can indeed be challenging if you aren’t familiar with the Trademark Law. However, there exist some steps and guidelines you can take and follow to ensure your Registered Trademark remains protected and valid. Firstly, it is imperative to understand what a trademark is and how it differs from other forms of Intellectual Property (IP). […]
Read MoreThe hospitality industry of India has undoubtedly become an exceedingly crucial service provider across the nation. Due to the increase in tourism, the role of restaurants and hotels has also increased. By establishing a brand name, a service provider in the hospitality industry can benefit from having many customers and build a good reputation. However, […]
Read MoreWhether you are considering filing your first Trademark Application or you own plenty of Registered Trademarks, you must know and understand that the first step to getting your trademark is distinctiveness. The ultimate question in this scenario is, “What makes your products, name, or logo stand out in the market?” Or, “What is going to […]
Read MoreIn India, the Trademarks Act of 1999 (referred to as ‘Act’ further in this article) forms the legal basis for Trademark Registration, protection, and enforcement. The owner of a proposed trademark has to file a Trademark Application with the Registrar of Trademarks (referred to as ‘Registrar’ further in this article) at the Trademark Office for its registration. Upon receiving the trademark […]
Read MoreA trademark refers to a recognizable expression, design, or sign uniquely identifying the products or services of a specific source and differentiating them from those of others. A trademark may be located on the packaging, voucher, label, or the product itself. Other than traditional or conventional trademarks, another category of trademarks exists, known as non-traditional […]
Read MoreWith the increase in globalization and cross-border trade, intriguing types of trademarks are trending and have become a crucial tool to signify a company’s identity. Business companies across the globe understand the utmost importance of the internet and different social media platforms and are therefore enhancing their logo with unique visual effects and animation. The […]
Read MoreSound trademarks are widely recognized in developed nations like the United States, and their knowledge is now rapidly growing in developing nations like India. In India, a sound that can be graphically represented by a succession of musical notes with or without words can obtain Trademark Protection. Under the Indian Trade Marks Act of 1999, if a […]
Read MoreIt 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 […]
Read MoreWhat 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 […]
Read MoreThe Trade Marks Act, 1999 governs and deals with the mechanism of registration, protection, and illegal use of trademarks in India. Additionally, it also deals with the exclusive rights of a trademark owner, penalties for Trademark Infringement, remedies for damaged goods, and modes of transference of a Registered Trademark. In the market, a trademark performs the following four […]
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