Month: June 2013
Are you ready for the new Indian Patent Rules 2013?
Ipindia.nic.in has recently published on its website a notification inviting comments on the proposed Patent (amendment) Rules 2013 draft. Experts and public stakeholders are invited to render their suggestions, comments, objections and recommendations. All recommendations or objections shall be sent to Secretary, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, Udyog Bhavan, New Delhi –…
Why terms and conditions, privacy policy are important for your website or online business in India?
Ever since the Information Technology Act 2000, some stringent stipulations have been imposed on online business entities relating to collecting and handling personal and financial information of customers. A business-specific terms and conditions should be one of the first prerequisite legal requirements and documents that you have in place when you are starting an online…
How to avoid trademark objections in India?
Trademark Objections Trademark objections are increasingly becoming common these days because of various reasons; one main important reason being lack of awareness among applicants and counsels who file applications. Objections are raised by trademark examiners in the following circumstances: Trademarks that are not distinctive in character and not capable of distinguishing the goods or services of…