Counterfeiting is an issue prevalent worldwide and affects everyone involved in a business. It is not unusual to encounter counterfeit versions of widely recognized brands like Adidas, Gucci, Nike, etc. Such products are fake and portrayed as popular brands to charge less than the market price and make enormous profits. Their corresponding ads trick innocent […]
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 MoreBeing a mixed market, India has many industries operating under the free market concept. Without any doubt, the competition in the Indian markets is exceedingly fierce. For any company to thrive and do exceptionally well in the open market, it must create brand recognition among the general public and enhance the brand value. The simplest […]
Read MoreA trademark refers to a legally registered word or symbol representing a specific product or service of a company. It helps the public at large to identify the products and services of one and distinguish them from those of others. Therefore, we can say that a trademark serves as a helping hand in gaining more […]
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 […]
Read MoreAny business owner looking to distinguish himself from others in the market would be wise to safeguard the elements that make his business unique. The same can be possible through trademarking any word, symbol, design, or phrase that the company uses to identify itself in the marketplace. However, the owners must conduct diligent research before […]
Read MoreOverview The two parties involved include Sanjay Soya Private Limited (SSPL) and Narayani Trading Company (NTC). Both of them specialize in refined edible oil products. The dispute between the two arose concerning the use of packaging in their respective products. The plaintiff, SSPL, had filed a lawsuit against the defendant NTC in the Bombay High […]
Read MoreIn the internet era, domain names are increasingly becoming a crucial conveyance of brand messages and brand image. Domain names are granted on a ‘first come, first served’ basis, and the registration is inexpensive and convenient. Rampant domain name squatting and website counterfeits have given rise to domain name disputes now and then. The dispute […]
Read MoreWith the advancement of technology and the overreaching effect of cyberspace, cyber crimes have also witnessed a surge. Of these crimes, Intellectual Property (IP) theft is one of the many, which involves stealing copyright, patents, industrial designs, etc., by using the internet and computers as a medium. Copyright and trade secrets like software, secret formula/recipes, […]
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