The order of Hon’ble High Court of Delhi in the case of Vineet Kapur v. Registrar of Trade Marks passed on April 25, 2025, is a noteworthy progress in Indian trademark law, specifically with regard to the registrability of number marks. The case involved the appeal made by the appellant for registration of the mark […]
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The foreign equivalents doctrine is a rule in U.S. trademark law that requires courts and the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) to translate foreign words when evaluating their suitability for trademark registration or possible confusion with existing registered marks. This translation is crucial for assessing the registrability of a trademark. The principle seeks to
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Why Register Your Trademark Internationally? In today’s globalized economy, protecting your brand internationally is more critical than ever. The Madrid System, administered by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), offers a streamlined, cost-effective solution for businesses seeking trademark protection in multiple countries. This post will explore the benefits, application process, and strategic advantages of using
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A geographical indication (GI) is an indication, whether in the form of a name or sign, used on goods that have a specific geographical origin and possesses qualities or a reputation that are due to the place of origin. Geographical indications are valuable rights, which if not adequately protected, can be misused by dishonest commercial
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Introduction The creation of a trademark results in the rise of certain proprietary rights, which can be exclusively exercised by the proprietor. These exclusive rights do not only provide them with the unequivocal authority to utilize and employ their mark, but also the exclusionary authority to control and regulate its use by any other entity.
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Prior to dealing with the conundrum of the arbitrability of the disputes relating to the Intellectual Property Rights (hereinafter also referred as “IPR”) in India, let us first understand the concept of IPR. The term “Intellectual Property Rights” has not been defined under any Indian statute. As per the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), Intellectual
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Border Control Measures Enforcement under the (Indian) Customs Act, 1962[1] The Government of India under Section 11 of the (Indian) Customs Act, 1962, is empowered to prohibit importation and exportation of goods of specified description, if it deems necessary to do so. The provision, inter alia, empowers the government to prohibit the import or export
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According to the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), trade secrets are intellectual property rights on confidential information which may be sold or licensed. In a layman’s perspective, a trade secret is a secret of any trade or business that is known to a limited group of persons and has a commercial value. Ex – Recipe of
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The term “Intellectual Property Rights” has not been defined under any Indian statute. As per the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), Intellectual property refers to creations of the mind, such as inventions; literary and artistic works; designs; and symbols, names and images used in commerce. Primarily, there are nine categories of Intellectual Property: Copyright and related
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Whether Playing Of Sound Recordings Or Live Performance Of Songs In Marriages & Social Festivities Is Copyright Infringement Or Not? Legal Saga Continues To find the answer of the above query, it is important to first refer the relevant provisions under the Copyright Act, 1957, relating to the literary work, musical work and sound recordings,
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