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Trademark

Guardians of Stardoms: Navigating the Complex Terrain of Personality Rights

February 6, 2024 Shreya Gupta 1

Read the part 1 here: https://www.theippress.com/wp-admin/post.php?post=5816&action=edit PART 2 The second part delves into the challenges AI presents to celebrities, artists, and lookalikes. It discusses the […]

In the Name of God! : Scrutinising Whether God’s Name Can Be Trademarked

January 29, 2024 Tejaswini Kaushal 1

Hmm…. Sounds like Blasphemy While the world of IPR is not exactly rid of complications and controversies, something that can truly ignite fires in this […]

Waving Trademarks: Can India’s National Flag Be Claimed for Commerce?

January 26, 2024 Amisha Mittal 1

As India celebrates its Republic Day, it’s an opportune moment to reflect on the intricate legalities surrounding the national emblems, particularly the Indian National Flag, […]

Dolphin Mart Private Limited vs. Avenue Supermarts Limited and Ors.

November 19, 2023 Anil Shete 0

Case Citation: MANU/DE/5461/2023 Introduction: In the High Court of Delhi, the case of Dolphin Mart Private Limited vs. Avenue Supermarts Limited and Ors. involves a […]

“Wait a Moment, Mr. Postman!”: Delhi High Court Analyses Section 57(4) and 124 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999 in the POSTMAN Trademark Infringement Case

November 17, 2023 Tejaswini Kaushal 0

Introduction The Delhi High Court appointed two amicus curiae to aid in determining whether a challenge to the defendant’s trademark could be considered under Section […]

British Engines (UK) Limited v. The Assistant Registrar of Trade Marks

November 15, 2023 Anil Shete 0

Introduction: The case of British Engines (UK) Limited v. The Assistant Registrar of Trade Marks revolves around the appellant, British Engines (UK) Limited, a UK-based […]

Kent Cables Private Limited and Ors. vs. Union of India and Ors.

November 11, 2023 Anil Shete 0

Case Citation: MANU/DE/5310/2023 Introduction The case of Kent Cables Private Limited and Ors. vs. Union of India and Ors. revolves around a contentious issue in […]

Trademark Triumph: Fluke Corporation’s Victory in the DATAPAQ Case Analysis

November 9, 2023 Anil Shete 0

Case Name: Fluke Corporation vs. Registrar of Trademarks Case Citation: C.A.(COMM.IPD-TM) 47/2022, MANU/DE/5367/2023 Date of Decision: 16th August, 2023 CORAM: JUSTICE PRATHIBA M. SINGH Introduction […]

Examining phonetical Similarity: Elyon Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd. vs. The Registrar of Trademarks

November 7, 2023 Anil Shete 0

In the matter of Elyon Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd. vs. The Registrar of Trademarks, the Appellant, Elyon Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd., sought registration of the word mark […]

“Exploring the Intersection of Trademark and Design: Safeguarding Visual Elements in Intellectual Property”

October 29, 2023 admin 0

The complex interplay between trademark and design law in the context of intellectual property law has been examined by courts on several occasions.  This piece […]

Case Analysis: BEST Sport & Freizeit GmbH v. Registrar of Trademarks

October 24, 2023 Anil Shete 0

Case Citation: 2023:MHC:3879 Introduction: In the case of BEST Sport & Freizeit GmbH v. Registrar of Trademarks, the appellant, BEST Sport & Freizeit GmbH, a […]

Legal Clash: Delhi High Court Halts Parle’s Use of ‘For The Bold’ Tagline in ‘B Fizz’ Drink Advertising Following PepsiCo’s Suit

October 20, 2023 Ananya Tiwari 0

INTRODUCTION: In a recent legal battle that has grabbed the attention and views of the whole Indian beverage industry, the Hon’ble Delhi High Court has […]

The Principle of “Use in Commerce”: As per the Abitron Case

October 11, 2023 Shreya Kapoor 0

Introduction In the dynamic world of trademark law, the principle of “use in commerce” serves as a cornerstone for establishing and protecting trademark rights. The […]

Vasundhra Jewellers Pvt. Ltd. Vs. Vasundhara Fashion Jewelry LLP and Ors.

October 8, 2023 Anil Shete 0

Neutral Citation: 2023/DHC/4960 Decided On: 19.07.2023 Hon’ble Judge/Coram: Amit Bansal, J. Procedural History: The application filed by the plaintiff under Order XXXIX Rules 1 and […]

‘Insuring’ the Trademark: Delhi High Court Pronounces Victory for Coverfox and Acko Over Policy Bazaar

October 7, 2023 Tejaswini Kaushal 0

Introduction In the case of Policy Bazar Insurance Web Aggregator & Anr. v. Coverfox Insurance Broking Pvt. Ltd. & Ors., the Delhi High Court on […]

Loaded with Cheese and Deception?- Dominick Pizza Permanently Restrained From Using Mark Deceptively Similar To Domino’s

October 5, 2023 Tejaswini Kaushal 0

Introduction On September 26, 2023, the Delhi High Court handed down a permanent injunction against a pizza outlet located in Ghaziabad. This injunction prohibits the […]

Living Media India Limited vs. AABTAK CHANNEL.COM and the Dominant Mark Dilemma

October 4, 2023 Anil Shete 1

Case: Living Media India Limited & Anr. vs. AABTAK CHANNEL.COM (John Does) & Ors. Case Citation: CS(COMM) 193/2022 & I.A. 4841/2022 in the High Court […]

Gujarat High Court Upholds Necessity of Registrar’s Opinion on Trademark Infringement in Police Search & Seizure Cases

September 24, 2023 Tejaswini Kaushal 0

In a significant ruling in the case of Mihir Surendrabhai Shah v. State Of Gujarat,[1] the Gujarat High Court has cemented the principle necessitating the […]

Carlton Shoes Ltd. and Ors. vs. VIP Industries Ltd.

September 23, 2023 Anil Shete 0

Case Citation: MANU/DE/4605/2023Jurisdiction: High Court of DelhiDate of Decision: July 17, 2023Hon’ble Judge: Jyoti Singh, J. Acts/Rules/Orders: Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC) – Order […]

In the Nick of Time: Madras High Court Analyses ‘Relevant Date’ in Trademark Infringement Lawsuits

September 19, 2023 Tejaswini Kaushal 0

Introduction In the domain of intellectual property law, establishing the relevant date for substantiating allegations of trademark infringement and passing off is of utmost significance. […]

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The Central Government reviews the Secrecy directions under Indian patent act at the intervals of:

 

 

Taylor Swift was sued for copyright infringement for which of her song?

Which of the following is not patentable under the Patents Act of 1970?

Economic rights to performers for their performances fixed in audio-visual fixations were given in which international agreement?

Rights conferred by registration are subject to prior user rights under the Trademark Act of 1999

This sound mark belongs to whom:

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'Prior art' in patent law includes

"Independent claim" is a term associated with:

Number of classes of ‘works’ under Indian Copyright Law:

Can sand-sculptures be copyrighted?

Beyonce and Jay Z were recently sued for copyright infringement for which of their song?

Which was the first country to have a full-fledged copyright statute?

Economic Rights under the Indian Copyright Act of 1957 are enumerated under:

Singer Adele was sued for copyright infringement of which of her song?

The minimum term of patent protection required as per TRIPS is:

The first legislation in India relating to patents was enacted in:

Pre-grant opposition before the Indian Patent Office can be filed by:

The time limit for filing PCT National phase application in India is:

Law on_____ is not codified in India.

The Trademark Act of 1999 provides for Absolute grounds of refusal:

The letters ‘FR’ in the term ‘FRAND’ for SEP licensing stands for:

copyright protects the ____ elements of GUI

Which Oscar winning movie was sued for copyright infringement?

In "quid-pro-quo", quo stands for:

Slogans/ Short phrases can be protected under:

A patentee has a right to claim damages for infringement from date of:

'IPC' in relation to Patents means:

World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) was established in the year:

The copyright over a photograph lasts for:

Before the Copyright Act, 1957 (amended in 2012), which statute governed the copyright
laws in India?

Prior art search includes:

What is the period of protection of copyright granted in USA and UK?

Ariana Grande faced Copyright Infringement lawsuit in January 2020 for which of her song?

A "3-D shape" of a product can be protected under:

An important consideration for the grant of a patent of an invention is:

The Protection of Plant Variety and Farmers Right Act, 2001 (PPVFR Act) received the assent of President on:

Rights conferred by registration are subject to prior user rights under the Trademark Act of 1999

Can Disney sue a cakemaker for making an “Elsa” inspired cake?

Trade-secret is protected in India by:

Can tattoos be copyrighted in India?

Hint: Did you know Shahrukh Khan’s tattoo in Don2 was copyrighted?

The Indian Trademark Act of 1999 provides for Absolute grounds of refusal:

The 2017 movie Raabta was alleged to be a copy of the Telugu movie:

A request for Foreign Filing License shall be disposed of by the Indian patent office within:

The term "patent troll" was coined by the staff of which company?

India is a member of:

Exceptions to copyright infringement in India also referred to as:

The letters 'ND' in the term 'FRAND' for SEP licensing mean:

The design should be___under the Indian Design Act, 2000

 

An improvement over a patented invention can be protected by:

The popular symbol for copyright ‘©’ originated in which country?

What does a trademark protect?

"Computer program per se" is protectable under:

Which of these is a geographical indication?

Who is appointed as the WIPO's next Director-General on May 8, 2020, by the consensus of the member states of the (WIPO):

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