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4 months ago

Trademark Assignment Without Goodwill: What, Why & How

Goodwill is the positive business reputation a company builds over time.
4 months ago

Trademark Assignment Restrictions – Consumer Protection & Compliance

To safeguard the integrity of the marketplace and protect consumers, the Trade Marks Act, 1999 imposes specific restrictions under Sections 40 and 41, read with Rule 83 of the Trade Marks Rules.
4 months ago

Trademark Assignment / Transfer In India: How To, Cost, Time, Process

Transmission of Trademark Transfer by operation of law (e.g., inheritance, company amalgamation, bankruptcy proceedings).
4 months ago

Trademark Counter Statement In India: Drafting Strategy

When an application for trademark registration is opposed under Section 21 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999, the Applicant must file a Counter-Statement to defend their rights and keep the application alive.
4 months ago

Trademark Examination Reports: Handling Objections

Instead, the application is subjected to substantive examination by the Trade Marks Registry under the Trade Marks Act, 1999 and Trade Marks Rules, 2017 (as amended up to 2024).
4 months ago

Trademark Show Cause Hearings: How To, Cost, Process In India

Once filed, every application undergoes scrutiny by the Trade Marks Registry to ensure compliance with the Trade Marks Act, 1999 and the Trade Marks Rules, 2017.
4 months ago

What Can And Can’t Be Registered As A Trademark In India

  Under Section 2(1)(zb) of the Trade Marks Act, 1999: A "trademark" means a mark capable of being represented graphically and capable of distinguishing the goods or services of one person from those of others.
4 months ago

How To Choose The Right Trademark Class For Your Goods Or Services In India

Legal Framework Provision Description Section 7 of Trade Marks Act, 1999 Mandates classification per the prescribed international system.
4 months ago

Trademark Filing In India: How To File, Cost, Time & Process

India follows the NICE Classification system, which categorizes goods and services into 45 trademark classes: Class 1–34: Goods Class 35–45: Services “Legal Note: As per the Trade Marks Act, 1999, trademarks are registered per class.