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almost 9 years ago

Can Names And Surnames Be Registered As Trademark?

For surnames where there exists a “better meaning” attached to it besides it being a surname, there exists a much higher chance of it getting registered -This reasoning has been upheld by courts in India.
almost 9 years ago

Can Places Of Origin Be Registered As Trademark?

In deciding whether the name can be seen as a fanciful one, examiners must consider the following: a) Whether the goods/services are likely to be generally sold/provided from that area; and if yes; b) Whether the use of such name in relation to the goods/services are likely to indicate the origin of goods/services.
almost 9 years ago

What Is A Trademark?

The law of trademark is based mainly on the concepts: distinctiveness similarity of marks and similarity of goods and is governed by the Trade Marks Act, 1999.
almost 9 years ago

What Is A Company?

Public corporations like Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) and Damodar Valley Corporation were brought into existence by the special act of the Parliament, whereas companies like Tata Iron and Steel, reliance Industries were formed under the Companies act, 1956.
about 9 years ago

Foreign Direct Investment In Llp

However, in an effort to improve the ease of doing business and to make India a world-class investment destination, the Government of India has allowed 100% FDI in LLP under the automatic route.
about 9 years ago

Various Types Of Companies You Can Register For Your Business

Company limited by guarantee Company limited by guarantee indicates a company having the liability of its members limited by the memorandum to such amount as the members may respectively undertake to contribute to the assets of the company in the event of it being wound-up.
about 9 years ago

What Is Secretarial Audit?

Rules and regulations framed under the Security Exchange Board of India, 1992, (SEBI Act).
about 9 years ago

Limitations Of Trademark Laws

This practice is linked to the principle of exhaustion of rights encompassed under the Indian Trademarks Act of 1999 and which is derived from Article 6 of TRIPs.
about 9 years ago

The Evolution Of Trademark Laws In India

Evolution of Trademark Law The origin of the Indian Trade Marks Act dates back to UK’s Trademarks Act of 1875.
about 9 years ago

How To Register Sole Proprietorship Firm In India

Many businesses in India, which run offline or are locally based, work without any sole proprietorship registration.