Introduction The paradigm of Trademark law has undergone a sea change and now travels beyond the traditional and conventional concepts of word mark, logo mark and label marks. The definition[1] accorded to a ‘mark’ under the Trademarks Act, 1999 (“Act”) encompasses a device, brand, heading, label, ticket, name, signature, word, letter, numeral, shape of goods, packaging or combination of colours … Read More
A trademark stands as the face of a business and reflects who is behind the product and what kind of quality to expect. It is the embodiment of origin, goodwill, reputation and quality associated with a particular business. When another business adopts an identical or deceptively similar trademark, it not only infringes on the trade mark, but also attacks on … Read More
Introduction Since the 1960s, the name and brand YEZDI has gained a great deal of favour as an enduring icon of the motorcycle industry. The motorcycle brand YEZDI gained prominence in India during 1970s and 1980s, for its rugged, two-stroke performance features, and was renowned for their ability to handle both racing and rough terrain. The recent Division Bench judgment … Read More
Exclusively produced in the Ponduru village in Andhra Pradesh, Ponduru Khadi,also known as Patnulu, has not just remained a fine quality cotton fabric that was once revered by Mahatma Gandhi. As per a recent consideration and allowance by the Intellectual Property Office, this cotton fabric has been accorded the protection of geographical indication (GI), more commonly known as a GI … Read More
Introduction With the recent Raj Shamani order, the spectrum of personality rights has seen a new light, moving beyond its conventional association with the film and music personalities and extending into the realm of digital media. IP theft in the Indian creator economy is, unfortunately, very common. The more a creator or their content gains visibility, the more frequently we … Read More
