PayPal claims that “there is no reason for the applicant (Paytm) to adopt the identical colours and colour scheme other than to take advantage of the reputation the opponent (PayPal) has built up into this combination in connection with its popular services.”
Physical application prices increased by 25% As a part of Digital India initiative, Government is encouraging more online filings than physical filings.
Finally, in April 2015 Japan encapsulated the idea of providing, Signature “Colour” licenses to brands.It has received more than 2000 applications so far.
Under Trademark Law, the doctrine of contributory infringement is similar to those under to those under patent law and copyright law but it is not very well developed.
The exemption to the Act provides that both the above-mentioned clauses are not applicable to a private company if the memorandum of association or the articles of association of such private company provides so.