Tag: application
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…
Indian story of GI Application for Basmati Rice!
A geographical indication works as an indicator that allows producers in those areas to distinguish their goods from the goods of their competitors and maintain a reputation and goodwill around their products in order to attract a premium price. Registering a geographical indication in India involves: • identifying protected characteristics; • establishing effective representation and…
“Why this Kolaveri” fight?
The title of any creative work such as books, songs, movies, creates an impression in the minds of the users. So, it is crucial to have a good name free of any encumbrances for creative works so that they can be promoted freely without any legal tangles. Limitations in Copyright Musical works and sound recordings…
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…
Protecting your software or application name in India?
Planning, designing, developing, implementing and deploying a software application is a herculean task, let alone the money and efforts spent in advertising, branding and marketing. Therefore, a software application may look simple, efficient and user-friendly to the users, but does have a lot of monetary and human efforts behind it. A software developer is successful…
Why you should hire a lawyer or attorney for trademark?
Filing a trademark has been increasingly becoming easier and the process is constantly evolving to get more transparent than it was. Obtaining a trademark involves several steps which are crucial and some may seem mere documentation but they are not. Technically, a proprietor, a trademark agent or an constituted attorney can submit trademark applications. Although…