Articles tagged with trademark

Glenfiddich lost its Trademark Battle with Glenfield


One of the biggest Scotch whiskey company Glenfiddich has lost its trademark over similarities with an Indian beverage company Glenfield.

18 Apr 2019 by Tanya Sharma

Grounds for Trademark Application Rejection


Trademark Application can be rejected by the trademark registry upon the absolute grounds and relative grounds laid under section 9 and section 11 respectively of the Trademark Act 1999.

02 Jul 2019 by Manish Singh

Who Can File Trademark Opposition


Any concerned person who is directly or indirectly affected due to the registered trademark can file the notice of opposition to the applicant concerned according to section 21 of Trademark Act, 1999

02 Jul 2019 by Manish Singh

Alteration in Registration Trademark


An alteration in an existing trademark can be done as per section 59 of the Trademark Act 1999 and Trademark Rules 2017 where any mistake or omission has been done in the original application form.

04 Jul 2019 by Manish Singh

User Affidavit - Trademark Statement of Use


Statement of use is an affidavit that is to be attached with the trademark application when previous use has been claimed in the trademark application. User affidavit is mandatory for all trademark application.

09 Jul 2019 by Manish Singh

Adidas Loses Trademark for Three Stripes


The European court has ruled that the Adidas mark is not distinctive enough to obtain trademark protection. The loss of a trademark is a giant blow to the sports apparel and shoe company.

14 Jul 2019 by Archi Bhatia

Retail Websites Accountable for Authenticity of Products They Sell


The online retail website will have to check upon the trademark registration of the products that are being sold on the website. The decision came after Metro shoes filed a case against leading online retail website like India Mart, Just Dial and Reliance

17 Jul 2019 by Archi Bhatia

BharatMatrimony wins Trademark Infringement case Against Shaadi.com


Bharatmatrimony has been granted plea to stop Shadi.com for using its trademark and website URL. The Madras High Court has granted an injunction in the matter against Shadi.com.

03 Aug 2019 by Archi Bhatia

Pilot 18. Com Can No Longer Take Free Rides: Restrained from using Trademark “Vistara”


Delhi High Court in its recent order has proposed that “Vistara” to be declared a well-known trademark in India and has restrained an online portal from using the registered mark on its product.

15 Aug 2019 by Archi Bhatia

Understanding Difference Between Word, Logo and Logo Composite Mark


Trademark represents your business and products, so before registering your mark you should always be aware of which to select; word, logo or Logo Composite Mark.

17 Aug 2019 by Koushal Dougra