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
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.
Besides traditional trademarks that include device, brand, heading, label, name, there is a new category of modern marks that are protected in some countries which are known as non-traditional or unconventional trademarks. They include three dimensional marks, colour marks, sound marks, smell marks, taste marks,
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
WHAT IS A TRADEMARK A trademark is a visual symbol to distinguish the goods or services from other similar goods or services originating from different businesses. It can be word or words, name, label, numerals or combination of colors legally registered or established by use
In Bangladesh, the laws related to trademark are governed by the Trade Marks Act 2009 and the Trade Marks Rules, 1963 and is obtained through the Department of Patents, Designs and Trademarks (DPDT). The pre-required essentials for filling of Trademark Application are Name of the
The trade mark filing process in Bhutan is governed and regulated by Industrial Property Act of 2001. An unregistered trademark can also be used but once a trademark is registered, the owner of the trademark has exclusive rights over the mark. Bhutan also follows the
With evolution of the present social media, hash tags have become an importing marketing tool. And thus, very frequently hashtag protection as intellectual property is thought of. Hashtags, are not designs or inventions thus, aren’t protectable under patent or design laws. They are too small
The Beijing Municipal High People’s Court, in its recent judgment has decided in favour of Xintong Tiandi, for the use of the phrase ‘IPHONE’ on its leather goods. The Court held that the U.S Tech Giant was unable to prove of ‘iPhone’ being well known
Trademark is used to identify the goods of one manufacturer from the goods of others. It is like a brand name. They are important for business as they allow the companies to establish the reputation of the products which they produce. They include words, symbols,
