Author: sevenelementz
Snippets from Important Indian judgments – Trademark Law
There have been several landmark trademark cases in India, but a few notable examples include:
Can descriptive trademarks be registered in India?
Descriptive trademarks are those that describe the characteristics, qualities, or features of a product or service. In India, descriptive trademarks can be registered under the Trade Marks Act, 1999, but are subject to certain restrictions and conditions. One of the main restrictions for registering a descriptive trademark in India is that it must have acquired…
How to get mutual consent divorce in India?
A mutual consent divorce in India is a process where both parties agree to end their marriage without the need for a prolonged legal battle. Under Indian law, a mutual consent divorce can be obtained in as little as six months, provided that certain conditions are met. To obtain a mutual consent divorce in India,…
The Concept of Trademark Dilution in India
Trademark dilution is a legal concept that refers to the weakening or lessening of the distinctiveness of a trademark. In India, the concept of trademark dilution is covered under the Trademarks Act, 1999 and the Indian courts have recognized the importance of protecting famous trademarks from dilution. Trademark dilution can occur in a number of…
Can we file a word and logo in a single application?
Trademark, in simple terms, is a source indicator of a product or a service. Consumers identify the origin of a particular product or service through its trademark. The usage and adoption of trademarks have had evolved continuously over the past several years. The commonest types of trademarks are 1) standard character and figurative marks and…
View post to subscribe to site newsletter.
Madras HC denies DMK’s plea to distributing essentials without prior permission from TN Govt.
Amid the Corona situation, the Tamil Nadu State Government has warned NGOs, private organisations and individuals against the distribution of essentials to the needy. At first sight, the TN Govt’s stance may seem displaced given the duress and distress people are undergoing amid the lockdown, but the reasoning behind the restriction imposed is to keep…