Author: Biswajit Sarkar - IP Law Firm India

Happy New Year ! 2025

December 31, 2024 Biswajit Sarkar - IP Law Firm India Post time: 7:39 pm

MIDNIGHT MAGIC; EXPLORING HOW NEW YEAR’S EVENING IS CELEBRATED GLOBALLY … New year! An evening that brings hope and joy to a fresh start in life for everything. It’s a time for celebration, contemplation, and transformation from one year to another. This holiday is often

“Thriving In Thailand”

November 21, 2024 Biswajit Sarkar - IP Law Firm India Post time: 6:25 pm

Thailand is now the second largest economy in Southeast Asia, which is emerging as a key player in the South-east Asian Market attracting significant foreign investments and businesses. Thailand along with Vietnam are two of the ASEAN region’s biggest Business hub of South-east Asia, by

Global Business Connect Summit ! 2024

November 9, 2024 Biswajit Sarkar - IP Law Firm India Post time: 2:34 pm

The Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI), established in 1853, is one of India’s oldest and most influential chambers of commerce. Based in Kolkata, it has played a pivotal role in eastern India. BCCI has invited Biswajit Sarkar, Advocates – IP Attorneys, a leading

Happy Diwali ! 2024

October 31, 2024 Biswajit Sarkar - IP Law Firm India Post time: 3:19 pm

Diwali, often called the “Festival of Lights,” is one of India’s most beloved and widely celebrated festivals. Rooted in ancient Hindu mythology and observed by millions across the globe, Diwali embodies the triumph of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, and good over evil. Its

Quick Company Trademark Search in India : A Complete Guide

September 27, 2024 Biswajit Sarkar - IP Law Firm India Post time: 6:00 pm

In India, protecting your brand’s identity is crucial in today’s competitive business environment. One of the most effective ways to safeguard your business name, logo, or product is by registering a trademark. However, before registering, conducting a quick company trademark search is essential to ensure

Starbucks vs Starbuds

July 24, 2024 Biswajit Sarkar - IP Law Firm India Post time: 2:39 pm

In a recent legal development, Starbucks has filed a lawsuit against Starbuds Flowers, a mobile marijuana retailer, accusing the company of trade mark and copyright infringement. The lawsuit, filed on June 28th in the U.S. District Court of Southern District of New York, claims that

The “FOOTWARE” Trademark Dispute

July 19, 2024 Biswajit Sarkar - IP Law Firm India Post time: 9:06 pm

In a significant trademark dispute, Puma has filed an application for cancellation of the Nike’s registered trade mark “FOOTWARE,” aiming to prevent Nike from using the mark. Both companies have appeared in the European General Court (constituent of Court of Justice in European Union) for

A Comprehensive Guide to Trademark Rectification

July 13, 2024 Biswajit Sarkar - IP Law Firm India Post time: 5:06 pm

Trademark rectification is an essential procedure to amend the mistakes or inconsistencies in a registered trademark. A registered trademark can be required to make rectifications at some point due to various reason including erratum, any clerical error entered during registration of trademark, or change in

Microsoft and OpenAI sued by the Center for Investigative Reporting for Copyright Infringement

July 8, 2024 Biswajit Sarkar - IP Law Firm India Post time: 12:01 pm

Last Thursday, June 27, 2024, the Center for Investigative Reporting (CIR) filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and its largest shareholder, Microsoft, in the U.S. District Court of Southern District of New York. The lawsuit accuses the tech giants of using CIR’s copyrighted material without authorization.

ARTHROGEN V. PATENT CONTROLLER, INDIA

March 11, 2024 Biswajit Sarkar - IP Law Firm India Post time: 3:37 pm

BACKGROUND Arthrogen filed for a patent on a process for manufacturing protein-enriched blood serum using gold particles. The Controller of Patents raised objections under Sections 3(c) (mere discovery of a scientific principle), 3(d) (mere discovery of a new form of a known substance), 3(e) (substance