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Why Should You File a Patent in India
The term "patent" remains highly sought after in the business and research and development communities,
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Patent Registration in India
The term "patent" remains highly sought after in the business and research and development communities,
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Categories of Patent Search and Their Importance
Intellectual Property (IP) is an essential intangible asset for companies, and devising strategies for IP assets plays a vital role in businesses.
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Important Aspects to Remember While Filing Patent in India
To avoid significant financial losses resulting from the unauthorized use of a registered trademark, it is crucial for companies
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A Guide to Trademark Filing in India
To avoid significant financial losses resulting from the unauthorized use of a registered trademark, it is crucial for companies
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Reasons to Hire an External Trademark Monitoring Services Partner
To avoid significant financial losses resulting from the unauthorized use of a registered trademark, it is crucial for companies to promptly detect any signs of infringement and take action against the infringer(s).
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How Is Trademark Relevant To Online Platforms?
Take the scenario of the launch of an e-commerce store. For this, the owner expends much effort, sweat and finance to construct a solid foundation for it. Slowly, the products and the brand earn a fairly good reputation with customers.
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Patent Application in India: Things to Remember
Filing a patent application in India can be a complex process, requiring attention to detail and knowledge of the laws and regulations that govern the patent system.
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From Idea to Patent: Your Roadmap to Protection
Obtaining a patent in India is a legal process that gives the inventor exclusive rights to prevent others from making, using, selling, or importing the invention for a certain period of time.
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Patent Protection in India: Innovate and Succeed
A patent is an exclusive right granted to an inventor for their invention for a limited period of time, in exchange for public disclosure of the invention.
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A Brief Guide to Patent Protection in India
As suggested by the name, patent protection refers to the protection of an innovation, idea or invention.
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From Idea to Patent: Your Roadmap to Protection
Obtaining a patent in India is a legal process that gives the inventor exclusive rights to prevent others from making, using, selling, or importing the invention for a certain period of time.
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A Complete Guide to Design Patent In India - Process, Challenges, and How to Overcome them
A design patent in India is a form of intellectual property protection granted to the owner of a unique design for a product or article of manufacture.
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In What Ways can trademark registration be cancelled?
Whether you're a business owner looking to part ways with a trademark or a lawyer assisting a client in doing so, you need to understand the proper procedures and know how to cancel a trademark registration online.
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What Is The Process Of Getting A Patent In India, and What Would Be The Cost Involved?
Do you have an invention or idea that you think can make a great impact? Patenting is the best way to protect and monetize your idea and make sure you get the recognition you deserve.
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Navigating Patent Rejection: Strategies for Resolving
If you've spent time and energy developing a product or invention, the last thing you want to hear is that your patent application has been rejected.
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Design Patent Filing: Don't Get Caught Off-Guard - Know What Can Go Wrong!
It's time to get serious about protecting your inventions and ideas. Filing a design patent is the key to doing just that. A design patent provides legal protection for the unique design of a product or device.
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The Ultimate Guide to Online Trademark Registration in India
Trademark registration in India can be done online through the official website of the Indian Trade Marks Registry (TMR). The process involves filling out an application, paying a fee, and submitting it along with any required documents.
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The Ultimate Guide to Online Trademark Registration in India
A trademark is a legally registered symbol, word, or phrase that represents a company and/or its products. It serves as an identifier and helps to distinguish the goods or services of one company from those of another and to indicate the source of the goods or services.
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Can You File A Design Patent To Protect From Infringement?
Designs perceived by all create a big impression on the viewer’s eyes and so must be protected from being copied. As such, creators of designs apply for design patent using the legal system.
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How to Get a Better Design Patent?
A design patent is a type of intellectual property that protects the ornamental design of an object. It is granted by the government and gives the holder the exclusive right to prevent others from making, using, or selling the registered design for a certain period, usually 15 years from the date of the grant, subject to renewal.
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How To Apply Or File For A Provisional Patent Online In India?
A patent is a kind of IPR (Intellectual Property Right) which provides owners with the sole rights to restrict others from using, making, selling, providing sale or importing patented processes or product of the unique idea or invention without their consent. Such a beneficial concept offers an advantage to the holder of patents for marketing new products and maximizing their revenue.
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PROTECTING A WELL-KNOWN TRADE MARK IN INDIA
A trade mark may be a sign, design, or expression which identifies goods or services of a person/business from those of others. Section 2(zb) of the Trade Marks Act, 1999, ("the Act") defines a trademark as "a mark capable of being represented graphically and is capable of distinguishing the goods or services of one person from those of others".
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TRADE SECRETS: MEANING AND PROTECTION
Trade secrets include any business information having commercial value and is unknown to others. Trade secret consists of formulas, processes, designs, patterns or compilations of information that possess inherent economic value. One of the most famous examples of trade secret is the Coca Cola formula.
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SIX CONTINENTS HOTELS INC VS AP LEISURE PRIVATE LIMITED & ANR
In the recent case of SIX CONTINENTS HOTELS INC ("Plaintiff") and AP LEISURE PRIVATE LIMITED & ANR. ("Defendants"), the Hon’ble High Court of Delhi decides whether the use of impugned mark by the defendant(s) constitutes infringement/passing off of the plaintiff’s well-known trademark.
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PPL VS CANVAS COMMUNICATION
In the recent case of Phonographic Performance Limited ("Plaintiff") Vs. Canvas Communication (“Defendant”), the Hon’ble High Court of Delhi decides that the owner’s right to issue licenses in respect of a copyright does not cede at any time, unless the owner grants exclusive right in that regard to a copyright society.
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ITC Ltd. Vs. Reckitt Benckiser
In the recent case of ITC Limited ("Applicant/Plaintiff") Vs. Reckitt Benckiser (India) Pvt. Ltd. (“Respondent/Defendant”), the Hon’ble High Court of Madras decides interim injunction against denigrating and disparaging advertisement.
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CASE LAW: HAVELLS INDIA LIMITED VS L RAMESH
In the recent case of HAVELLS INDIA LIMITED and L RAMESH, the Hon’ble High Court of Delhi decides whether the use of impugned mark by the defendant constitutes infringement/passing off of the plaintiff’s well-known trademark.
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Dabur v. Ashok
Dabur India Limited files suit seeking permanent injunction and damages in respect of infringement of its various intellectual properties, including the trademark DABUR, copyright in the labels and packaging of its various products, passing off and unfair competition.
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CASE LAW : SABYASACHI CALCUTTA LLP VS MR. ANKIT KEYAL PROPRIETOR ASIANA COUTURE AND ORS
In a recent case of Sabyasachi Calcutta LLP (plaintiff) and Mr. Ankit Keyal proprietor Asiana Couture and ORS (defendants), the Delhi High Court decides whether the defendants are using a design which is similar to the registered design of plaintiff.
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Single Compound, Two patents and a Landmark Decision
In a current landmark decision of the Delhi High Court, AstraZeneca AB and AstraZeneca Pharma India Limited (the Plaintiffs) have been denied the request for interim injunction towards Indian pharmaceutical companies.
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BRITANNIA INDUSTRIES LTD. VS. GOOD DAY ORAL CARE & ORS
In a recent case of BRITANNIA INDUSTRIES LTD. ("Plaintiff") Vs. GOOD DAY ORAL CARE & ORS. ("Defendant"), the Hon’ble High Court of Delhi decides whether the use of impugned trade mark by the Defendant amounts to an association and a mistaken identity with respect to the Plaintiff’s well-known trade mark.
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SHAPE AND 3-DIMENSIONAL TRADEMARKS
In the recent years, the product market has become highly competitive. As a result, it has become crucial to protect the Intellectual Property which adds value to the products and businesses. Thus, with the changing trends, the concept of non-conventional trade marks has evolved.
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BREEZER Vs. FREEZmix
In a recent case of Bacardi and Company Limited Vs. Bahety Overseas Private Limited & Ors., the Hon’ble High Court of Delhi decides whether the trade mark and trade dress of the defendant are similar to those of the plaintiff.
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A MERE COINCIDENCE OR A PLANNED DECEPTION : RED BULL AG VS BAKEWELL BISCUITS PRIVATE LIMITED
The energy drink brand RED BULL AG (hereinafter, Plaintiff) had filed a trademark infringement suit against BAKEWELL BISCUITS PRIVATE LIMITED (hereinafter, Defendant) for using �Red Horse� marks
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WAR FOR A WORD IN THE TIME OF A CRISIS
Bombay High Court Rejects Cutis Biotech Plea To Prohibit Serum Institute Of India From Using The Trademark 'Covishield'
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