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Due to the growing awareness about the importance of the Trademark registration nowadays there are various Applicants who often approach us asking us the difference between the symbol ™ and ® and the Time when they can be used. Through this post we attempt to show you the basic difference between the 2 symbols and
Applicants often approach us asking us how they can check the status of their design patent applications online. Through this post we attempt to show you how to exactly do this by following the few simple steps. STEP 1: To access the main site of Intellectual Property i.e. http://www.ipindia.nic.in/, and click on the E-Gateways as
Copyright is a right given by the law to creators of literary, dramatic, musical and artistic works and producers of cinematograph films and sound recordings. Basically, any original work, but not the idea itself can be applied for copyright registration. Works for copyright can be obtain are as follows: 1: Literary works (L) 2: Musical
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) runs a central authority portal containing information of all the organizations/companies registered in India.…
Big companies are not made overnight so does the big brands; brand name needs consistent vigilance, marketing and also a sound legal strategy. Often, big brands face a continuous challenge to curb entire market and throw out any knock off names that are confusingly similar to their brand names. So, why this brand vigilance is
Before filing for any trademark application, it is essential to know whether the proposed trademark is available or not. The trademark availability means whether a similar trademark is already been registered or applied for the registration by the other person or not, this is pre-check is commonly known as Trademark search. A proper Trademark search
A design patent is a kind of a legal protection granted for the visual aesthetics and appeal of a manufactured item. A design patent shall be granted only if the product has a distinct configuration as well as unique surface ornamentation. In simple language, a design patent provides protection for the ornamental design of something
Trademark Journal is a weekly update about the Trademarks that are accepted and advertised by the Trademark registry. This journal is publicly available and is published weekly by the Trademark registry on their website www.ipindia.nic.in. Trademark Journal plays an important role in entire Trademark registration process, as may of the timelines depends upon the date
Trademark hearing notice and Trademark hearing are self-explanatory terms, however it has been seen that most of the people do not understand the Trademark adjournment, what does it mean and what will be its impact on the further processing of Trademark application. Trademark adjournments are common and are just one of the part of the
Learn in this expert post how much time it takes for various intellectual property rights and company registrations takes in India. Understand various factors…
In this post we will learn What is TM-M when cited in Trademark Examination Process and What can be changed or not changed by using TM-M. Many times we see the mention of TM-M form in Trademark examination reports, which is generally mentioned when some error has been made during the filing of the trademark
Condone literally means accept and in phrase forgetting. As we all know our legal system is time bounded, for every process, stages time limit has been fixed. Condonation of delay, which itself explains that the delay has been accepted due to some justified reasons, further the Condonation of delay will be exercised only before the
Trademark status indicates the status/stage of the trademark application. Generally Trademark application status can be checked in two ways. ###Using E-registry: • Go to the online portal https://ipindiaonline.gov.in/eregister/eregister.aspx • Click on the trademark application/Registered mark icon on the left side of the page as applicable. • Then it will ask national or international number, choose
Trademark Opposition is the key-tool available to the one who may gets aggrieved by the registration of the trademark applied by the other person. The person who is having any reason may/can oppose the registration of a trademark. Generally, any person who is having the trademark will oppose the registration of the trademark which is
Trademark can be anything be it a logo, symbol, words, etc. which distinguishes us from other businesses and also gains goodwill. Trademark is a type of intellectual property rights, by which a business will get a distinctive or unique identification for its goods and services in the market. So in order to enjoy various rights
Sec. 9 and sec.11 plays an important role while adopting a new trademark or applying for a trademark registration. The provisions set the guidelines for how a trademark shouldn’t be chosen and the same protects the genuine trademarks from getting infringed. So, while adopting a trademark we may consider these sections for better chances of
In recent days due to the technological development, all IPR processes including trademark filing is carried out in online portals. All Trademark search, filings, scrutinization, trademark registration and certification whatsoever are available on online Government portal; however the Trademark hearing part still may be attended ‘in person’ rule, due to various reasons. The hearing stands
In 21st century trademark/brands/brand names has become one the most indispensable part of our life as people are becoming more brand conscious and therefore, trademarks are now and have been of the great value to any business and has great influence over the sales. A good Trademark adds an image to your product or services
Trademark registration plays a key role in the business world, and it stands as collective element of brand, goodwill and reputation in the mind of the people. A trademark should be registered with the registry of trademark by way of making an application. The applicant should be conscious on adapting a trademark and applying the
Generally, Property is something which has a value and the same has been owned and possessed by individuals or collective persons. Property can be both tangible and intangible in nature; however it should hold some value when you own it. Similarly, Intellectual property also a type of property, which has been created and related to,