Category: Blogs

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

Read More Icon
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

Read More Icon
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

Read More Icon
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

Read More Icon
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

Read More Icon
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

Read More Icon
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

Read More Icon
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

Read More Icon
PROCEDURE FOR TRADEMARK REGISTRATION IN INDIA

PROCEDURE FOR TRADEMARK REGISTRATION IN INDIA

1. Preparation/ Filing of Trademark Application (s/18 of the Trademarks Act, 1999) a. Name of the Applicant b. Nature of the Business c. Address of the Applicant d. Description of the Trademark- Word mark Device mark e. Description of the Goods or Services f. Classification

Read More Icon
What is Blockchain Technology?

What is Blockchain Technology?

A Blockchain is a digital ledger that tracks assets in a business network. An asset can be tangible (cash, land, car) or intangible (patent, copyright, trademark). On a blockchain network, it becomes possible to track and trade any asset in a risk-free and cost-saving method.

Read More Icon