Trademark

If a Person Files the Same Trademark After You – Who Will Be Given Priority?

Trademark Priority: Who Gets Rights If Filed Later?

One of the things that concern many business people who wish to register a mark as a trademark is what will happen if a different person tries to register the same mark as a trademark after the business owner has applied. This has become a common concern, especially for new business setups that invest a … Read more

What is a “Well-Known Trademark?” How Does a Brand Attain this Status?

well-known trademark

In the current business environment, it’s not only the logo and the name of a product or service but the trademark itself which has become an emblem of trust, quality, and reputation. Certain brands get so popular that consumers immediately recognize the trademark without even considering the product or service related to it the very … Read more

First Smell‑Based Trademark Approved in India

First Smell-Based Trademark Approved in India

The first smell-based trademark in India was formally registered in the country in a historic move in the intellectual-property field of India. The accolade goes to Sumitomo Rubber Industries, the legendary Japanese tire-manufacturing company that owns the Dunlop brand. They registered a trademark of their rose smelling tires and became the first smell-based trademark approved … Read more

Why do big companies file trademarks in many classes, even if they don’t offer those products yet?

Why Big Companies File Trademarks in Multiple Classes?

When we consider well-known brands, one thing is evident to us and that is they do not safeguard their names or logos in a single line of products. Rather, when big companies file trademarks in many classes, they do so in numerous classes and in various goods and services, although they may not be intending … Read more

How important is Trademark renewal, and what happens if you skip it?

Trademark Renewal Importance & Skip Risks

Developing a familiar brand is a long process, consistency and clever protection plans. Trademark Registration is one of the greatest safeguards that can be taken by any business nowadays legally protecting your brand name, logo or symbol. Registration does not suffice. The renewal of Trademark long-term is based on a timely manner, which most businesses … Read more

Trademark Registration For Fashion Brands

Trademark Registration for Fashion Brands

The fashion industry is a hectic industry and competition is the order of the day with creativity; hence, it is non-negotiable to protect your brand identity. Fashion brand registration is known as trademark registration and this allows your name, logo and designs to be your unique property and so no other person can use your … Read more

Best 10 Trademark Registration Consultants in India

Top Trademark Registration Consultants in India, Top Trademark consultants

Trademark registration is an essential step for businesses looking to protect their brand identity. It is the best way to secure your intellectual property. With the increasing importance of brand recognition and legal compliance, selecting the right consultant makes a significant difference. In India, several professional firms offer comprehensive services to handle trademark registration efficiently. … Read more

IndiaMART Faces Puma Trademark Infringement Over Fake products

IndiaMarT Faces Puma Trademark Infringement over fake products, Purma v/s IndiaMart, Delhi High Court stops trademark infringement of PUMA

A recent court report has been received regarding IndiaMART, India’s leading B2B e-commerce platform, in the midst of allegations of selling Puma-spurious products. The matter has deepened serious concerns over trademark infringement, the responsibility of e-marketplaces, and the growing importance of trademark registration in the era of online commerce. The Controversy Puma SE, a global … Read more

Numeric Trademark Registration Get Delhi HC Thumbs Up

Delhi HC Approves Numeric Trademark Registration, Numeric Trademark Registration

The Delhi High Court, in a case of first impression, held that numbers could most certainly qualify as a good trademark and granted permission to register a numeric trademark. The judgment reflects the increasing acceptance of numbers as identifiers in business as well as the robust growth of intellectual property rights in India. Delhi HC’s … Read more

Fortis Healthcare Secures Fortis Trademark in ₹200 Cr

Fortis Trademark Bought Back for ₹200 Cr, Fortis Healthcare Acquires Fortis Trademark for INR 200 Cr via Auction

On 21st December 2024, a public auction was conducted under the High Court’s supervision, as directed by the Supreme Court. Although RHC Holding Pvt Ltd (a firm linked to the Singh brothers) challenged the auction’s outcome, the High Court dismissed the objections. As a result, Fortis Healthcare secures Fortis trademark, strengthening its legal ownership and … Read more