Month: May 2013
What is next after trademark application? How to use trademark symbols in India?
After much contemplation, you now have successfully filed your trademark application and next what? Okay, it is time to show-off or cause notice to the public regarding the usage of that trademark. Let us see how and why we should do so. Why and how to use trade mark symbols? The symbols ®, TM and…
Almost 30K TM applications pending before Trademark Registry, India
As many as 30,221 applications are pending for issuance of trademark registration certificates due to shortage of manpower, Parliament was informed Monday. “Pendency in issuance of registration certificates for applications found fit for registration as on 30th April is 30,221. The main cause of the backlog in issuance of registration certificates is insufficient manpower due…
Due Diligence – Is your online business or e-commerce website compliant with Information Technology Act?
Controlling Cyber Crimes Prevention of white collar crimes, especially socioeconomic offences and crimes related to computers, has been paid due attention over the years by the Indian Government. After the recent amendment to the Information Technology Act, 2000, more provisions have been included to prescribe guidelines and punishment related to cyber crimes, from hacking to…