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International Trademark Registration from India: Madrid Protocol, Fees and Filing Procedure

Indian businesses increasingly seek to protect their brands outside India as they enter international markets, export products or provide services to

John Doe Proceedings in India: Kerala High Court Says Procedural Rules Cannot Defeat Substantive Justice

The rapid growth of digital platforms has created a recurring problem for intellectual property owners, businesses and content creators: what can

Trademark Infringement Suit: Can It Be Filed Before a Munsiff Court? Kerala High Court Clarifies District Court Jurisdiction

The question of which court has jurisdiction to entertain and try a trademark infringement suit can become particularly important where the

No Monopoly Over “Malabar”: Kerala High Court Clarifies the Law on Geographical Expressions, Composite Trademarks and Passing Off

Introduction The Kerala High Court, in RFA No.7 of 2016 (M. Manuel v. Malabar Gold Pvt. Ltd.), has delivered an important

Delhi High Court Protects MakeMyTrip Trademark: “MakeMyIndiaTrip” Restrained for Brand Infringement

In a significant decision reinforcing trademark protection in the digital economy, the Delhi High Court has restrained a travel business operating

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

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