Tag: Trademark Registration

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

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.

Unconventional Trademarks and Registration Challenges

July 30, 2022 Biswajit Sarkar - IP Law Firm India Post time: 2:24 pm

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,

PROCEDURE FOR TRADEMARK REGISTRATION IN INDIA

September 17, 2021 Biswajit Sarkar - IP Law Firm India Post time: 5:12 am

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 Trademark and Procedure for Trademark Registration in India

November 10, 2018 Biswajit Sarkar - IP Law Firm India Post time: 8:44 am

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

Trade Mark Registration in Bangladesh

August 20, 2016 Biswajit Sarkar - IP Law Firm India Post time: 4:55 pm

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

Trade Mark Registration in Bhutan

August 20, 2016 Biswajit Sarkar - IP Law Firm India Post time: 4:52 pm

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

#Hashtag Protection under Trademark Laws

July 22, 2016 Biswajit Sarkar - IP Law Firm India Post time: 12:16 pm

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

Lea(thers) takes a bite off Apple

June 30, 2016 Biswajit Sarkar - IP Law Firm India Post time: 10:54 am

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 Case Studies

June 28, 2016 Biswajit Sarkar - IP Law Firm India Post time: 12:01 pm

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,