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When Common Words Cannot Be Monopolised: Understanding ‘Publici Juris’ Through the “VAPO / VAPOR” Trademark Dispute

In trademark law, exclusivity is not absolute. Courts have consistently held that no trader can monopolise words that have entered the

Public Notice on Misleading Online Trade Mark Registration Services: A Legal Update

Introduction Trade mark registration has become increasingly significant in the context of India’s growing startup ecosystem and brand-driven commerce. Alongside this

Family Name Defence and Trade Mark Infringement under Indian Law: A Critical Analysis of Murickens Marketing System LLP v. Alex G. Murickan

Abstract The intersection between family names and trade mark protection frequently generates complex disputes in Indian intellectual property law. Courts are

India’s First Smell Trademark Moves Forward: A Landmark Order on Olfactory Marks

In a truly historic development, India has taken a major stride towards recognising smell trademarks—a non-traditional category of marks that has

Only the certificate issued under Section 137 of the Trademarks Act1991 can be used for legal purposes.

Only the certificate issued under Section 137 of the Trademarks Act1991 has validity in legal proceedings; not the registration certificate. This

Gist of noteworthy Trademark Cases in the year 2024

Some of the noteworthy trademark-cases decided /considered by various courts under the Trademarks Act 1999 are: Inter IKEA Systems BV v.

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