Articles tagged with trademark

Can You Trademark a Hashtag?


To register a hashtag as a trademark, it must qualify the two crucial conditions set under the Indian Trademark Act, 1999. Know everything like reasons and laws here

06 Jul 2018 by Akshara Bala

Can you Trademark a Colour?


Usually, color trademark applications are filed with significant evidence by the applicant to show that the colours or combinations of colours are exclusive and solely associated with the brand’s identity.

06 Jul 2018 by Akshara Bala

Can Trademark Laws be Applied Globally?


Trademark registration are terrirorial, however there are features of International trademark registration through Madrid protocol. Rules and Laws like TM Classes are globally followed.

06 Jul 2018 by Akshara Bala

How to Register your Trademark for Free

Learn how you can trademark a name for free in India by just giving prescribed "Government Fee" as specified by the Office of the Registrar of Trademarks, Government of India.
06 Jul 2018 by Akshara Bala

Trademark FAQs: What is ‘Advertised before Acceptance’?


Advertised bef acc: it means the above-said application shell be advertised in the Trademark Journal as "Advertised before acceptance" under some provisions and counted as a stage in TM registration.

06 Jul 2018 by Akshara Bala

Trademark FAQs: What is ‘Marked for Exam’ in Trademark?


‘Marked for exam’ is the first stage (among several other stages) for trademark registration in India. It displays in the Trademark Registry website.

06 Jul 2018 by Akshara Bala

How to Transfer Trademark Ownership in India


Assignment of a trademark means that the proprietary rights are transferred. The rights for both unregistered and registered trademarks can be transferred and assigned. It’s done in partial or complete ways:

09 Jul 2018 by Akshara Bala

How to Trademark and Copyright your Blog


your blog’s name, logo, slogans or combinations can be protected with trademark registration, while you can protect the content of your blog with copyright.

11 Jul 2018 by Akshara Bala

How to Trademark Catchphrases and Phrases


Like a brand name or logo, even phrases can be trademarked. After deciding a catchphrase you want to trademark, you can fill a trademark application for registering the same.

11 Jul 2018 by Akshara Bala

Can you Sue the Owner of a Registered Trademark for Infringement?


Trademark act gives exclusive rights to TM owner. Yes in some cases you can sue the owner of a registered trade mark for infringement clause. There are several examples available like LIC did in 2018

11 Jul 2018 by Akshara Bala