Articles tagged with trademark

What is a Shape Trademark?

A shape trade mark is a three-dimensional shape used to distinguish the goods or services of one trader from those of other traders. Such shape must have the ability to clearly identify the goods sold under such trademark from those of another manufacture
20 Sep 2016 by Ankan Bose

Trademark Journal and Publication


Trade Mark Journal is an official gazette of the Trade Marks Registry, which is hosted weekly on the official website of the government.The Trade Mark Journal is the place where third parties may find new trademark applications

20 Sep 2016 by Tanya Sharma

How to File Evidence for Trademark Application

File Evidence for Trademark Application within two months or within such further period not exceeding one month in the aggregate on the receipt by the applicant of the copies of affidavits in support of opposition or of the intimation
20 Sep 2016 by Ankan Bose

Trademark Application Correction

Trademark Application rises during the registration procedure. Amendment of a trademark means that you will change something in the existing Trade Mark Certificate.
20 Sep 2016 by Ankan Bose

Filing a Trademark Form TM-48


Filing a Trademark Form TM-48.When filling this form don’t forget to Insert full name, address and nationality of applicant and Agent, state the particular matter or proceeding for which the agent is appointed.

22 Sep 2016 by Ankan Bose

Identical and Similar Trademarks


Similar or Identical trade marks is to look at a trade marks as a common prudent person. It is determined BY SIGHT as well as PHONETIC similarity of the mark, the getup, color combination, design and artwork of the label, packing material etc.

22 Sep 2016 by Ankan Bose

Grounds for Trademark Refusal

Absolute ground for refusal of Trademark registration are:Mark is devoid of or not capable of distinguishing the goods or services.Mark consists exclusively or indications.Mark consists exclusively of indications.
22 Sep 2016 by Ankan Bose

Reply to a Trademark Examination Report

The examiner compiles objections into examination report, which is uploaded on website of the Trade Marks registry. The trade mark applicant or his representative (attorney) has to file a response to the objections raised in the examination report.
22 Sep 2016 by Ankan Bose

Trademark & Patent Registration under Startup India

This Scheme assists to the Start-ups in various steps from filing until registration of various Intellectual Properties objects such Trade Marks, Patents and Designs.80% cut in the patent application fee for start-ups
22 Sep 2016 by Ankan Bose

Intellectual Property protection scheme for startups


Government of India has decided to help innovative businesses by initiating "The Scheme for Facilitating Start-ups Intellectual Property Protection (SIPP). SIPP is a part of the recently launched Start-Up India Action Plan 2016

22 Sep 2016 by Ankan Bose