Category: Trademark
Well-Known Trade Mark
July 19, 2023
Biswajit Sarkar - IP Law Firm India
Post time: 6:58 pm
Have you ever asked the shopkeeper for a bottle of BISLERI rather than just a water bottle? Have you ever wanted a pair of PUMA shoes instead of just any local brand? Trademarks play a vital role for small and big businesses across the globe,
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How to Get a Trademark
June 4, 2023
Biswajit Sarkar - IP Law Firm India
Post time: 8:32 pm
In today’s digital age, virtual goods have gained tremendous popularity, opening up new opportunities for businesses and creators. Whether it’s virtual reality experiences, in-app purchases, or digital assets, protecting your brand and creations with a trademark is essential. In this article, we will explore the
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Selection of New Brands
May 29, 2023
Biswajit Sarkar - IP Law Firm India
Post time: 10:43 pm
In the fast-paced world of business, where new brands emerge every day, protecting one’s intellectual property has become paramount. Trademarks play a crucial role in establishing brand identity and distinguishing products or services from competitors. However, before diving headfirst into branding endeavors, conducting comprehensive trademark
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Indian Trademark Registration
January 10, 2023
Biswajit Sarkar - IP Law Firm India
Post time: 3:08 pm
There are several steps in the registration process of trademarks in India and the application procedure is laid down by the Trademarks Act, 1999 and Trademark Rules, 2017. The Act through Section 18 empowers the proprietor of the mark to file the application for its
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Santa Claus at free zone
December 24, 2022
Biswajit Sarkar - IP Law Firm India
Post time: 5:24 pm
The question which arises, if the character of Santa Claus is so widely used and to gain commercially benefits by attracting consumers, then who owns it and how is the intellectual property rights of the proprietor protected.
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Role of a Trademark Attorney
November 25, 2022
Biswajit Sarkar - IP Law Firm India
Post time: 6:30 pm
While the online registration process of a trademark looks like an easy process, it contains intricate nuances which only a trained and professional practitioner would know. Therefore, it is always advisable to hire a knowledgeable Trademark Attorney, when registering one’s trademark.
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Effect of acquiescence in Trade Marks
August 25, 2022
Biswajit Sarkar - IP Law Firm India
Post time: 1:13 pm
Most of us know that Registering a Trade Mark or even using it for enough time, so as to develop a secondary meaning, gives us legal rights. But what happens when we don’t act on these rights? To know, read further.
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The case of ISKCON Bangalore and ISKCON Mumbai
August 20, 2022
Biswajit Sarkar - IP Law Firm India
Post time: 4:31 pm
The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) was established in 1966 in New York and is a religious organization with an international presence. The organization has registered its name, abbreviation thereof (ISKCON) and device under various classes including Class 25 i.e., clothing, footwear and headwear.
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What are well known trademarks?
August 10, 2022
Biswajit Sarkar - IP Law Firm India
Post time: 4:48 pm
The name “Amul” has attained an iconic status in India. So much so that even if a third party uses the name Amul for goods other than dairy products, consumers will assume that it is still a product of the original proprietor. It means only
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Protecting brands and trademarks on the internet
August 9, 2022
Biswajit Sarkar - IP Law Firm India
Post time: 2:30 pm
The growth of internet and internet related facilities have made brands shift a major part of their business online, some generating the entirety of their income through online sales. With the rise in such services, these companies have also become susceptible to different forms of
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