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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…
Things to look for when using Madrid System in India – National System vs Madrid System
While it is indisputable that Madrid Trademark System brings a host of advantages for applicants wanting to register their trademark across the globe, there are a few things to be taken in to consideration to chose whether Madrid System would suit you. If you are only looking to register your brand only in a…
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…
What is FSSAI license and how you can get it easily online?
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has been established under Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 which consolidates various acts & orders that have hitherto handled food related issues in various Ministries and Departments. FSSAI has been created for laying down science based standards for articles of food and to regulate their manufacture,…
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…