Author: Biswajit Sarkar - IP Law Firm India

Trademark Opposition in India

Trademark Opposition in India

During the trademark registration procedure in India, a refusal provision can be brought against the registration of any trademark in two situations: First instance – Objection and refusal from the Indian Trade Marks Registry Second instance – Opposition from the third party after publication in

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Trademark Registration in India

Trademark Registration in India

The application for trademark registration in India is followed under Section 18 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999.  Any person who is the proprietor of the trademark used or proposed to be used may apply in the prescribed manner to the Registrar of the Trade

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Trademark Search in India

Trademark Search in India

The trademark search finds out whether a proposed trademark is available for use in connection with certain goods and services. To file a trademark Application the goods/services need to be categorized as per their Class or Classes so that the Application seeking protection is filed

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Patent Opposition in India

Patent Opposition in India

Patent opposition, if used properly, is an important tool to prevent the grant of frivolous patents. Although the same can be achieved by revocation and other litigious methods, opposition serves as a more cost-effective way. However, this raises question of the misuse of opposition to

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Patent Registration in India

Patent Registration in India

In today’s technology-driven world, Intellectual Property has an indispensable role to play. Similarly, a patent is an important asset for an organization. An organization can grow in demand through its patenting activities. However, obtaining a grant of a patent is a long process with multiple

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Role of trade mark attorney in India

Role of trade mark attorney in India

Trade marks have become an important part of running a business. Increasingly, businesses across India are applying for trade marks as it helps them stand out and acts a prime instrument for advertising and selling their products. Primarily, a trade mark distinguishes the goods and

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LEGALPAY TO DEMOCRATIZE LITIGATION FUNDING FOR RETAIL INVESTORS

LEGALPAY TO DEMOCRATIZE LITIGATION FUNDING FOR RETAIL INVESTORS

LegalPay is a litigation finance platform which helps an entity transfer the burden cost to a third party. With its aim to ease financial burden of litigation, LegalPay also helps the Plaintiff cover its legal fees, working capital with non-recourse litigation funding. They also offer

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Emerging jurisprudence of Intellectual Property Rights and policies recent trends and challenges around the globe 2021- Event begins.

Emerging jurisprudence of Intellectual Property Rights and policies recent trends and challenges around the globe 2021- Event begins.

On Day 1 of the event dated 6th of September,The topic for the day- “Intellectual property rights: general overview” by Hon’ble VC,Professor (Dr.) Biswajit Ghosh, The Neotia University, West Bengal, India Patent Attorney,India.The welcome address was delivered by Dr. Rakesh Kumar Singh, Associate Dean, school

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PROCEDURE OF TRADEMARK SEARCH

PROCEDURE OF TRADEMARK SEARCH

What is Trademark Search? Trademark search refers to any action taken to determine whether a trademark is used in commerce. Indian Trademark Search A trademark search is made in the Indian Trademark Registry database, similar word marks, as well as phonetically similar names in a

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Global Refresher Course on IPR

Global Refresher Course on IPR

Day 12 (18th September 2021)   “Impact of Intellectual Property in Academia” by Dr. Jayanta Ghosh, Research Fellow CRSGIP, Founder & Director (Honorary) IP-Think-Tank. The key points Dr. Jayanta had spoken are: Impact/ influencing factors such as scientific factor and legal factor. Here, the scientific

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