In a recent trademark dispute, an opposition against a trademark application was withdrawn after the parties reached a settlement over evidence presented in court. The case involved a trademark opposition, where one business challenged the registration of a similar...
India has witnessed a surge in trademark filings by family-owned startups, signaling a growing recognition of the importance of intellectual property (IP) protection in the country’s startup ecosystem. As more family businesses venture into the entrepreneurial...
The Supreme Court of India is set to decide a pivotal case regarding the valuation of legacy trademarks, a key issue for family-owned businesses and entrepreneurs looking to transfer or monetize their intellectual property. The case centers on the methodology and...
The retail sector has emerged as the leading industry in trademark objection cases, according to the latest data from the Trademark Registry. As the retail landscape continues to grow, with both traditional and e-commerce businesses vying for brand recognition, the...
In a landmark ruling, the court has penalized an individual for making false legal heir declarations in a trademark case, setting a strong precedent for the handling of trademark inheritance disputes in India. The case involved an individual who falsely claimed to be...
In a significant development, the Trademark Journal in India will now officially include legal heir-based trademark applications, allowing the rightful heirs of a deceased trademark owner to register and protect the family brand. This new feature in the Journal...
In a move to increase transparency and improve the trademark registration process, the Trademark Registry in India has announced the publication of quarterly opposition status reports. These reports will provide detailed updates on the status of ongoing trademark...
In a bid to boost trademark registration awareness, the Indian government has announced the launch of the National Trademark Week, aimed at educating businesses and entrepreneurs about the importance of protecting their intellectual property. The week-long initiative...
The Trademark Registrar has taken decisive action by suspending a trademark registration following misleading legal heir claims. In this case, a legal heir attempted to claim ownership of a trademark, asserting that it was passed down to them, despite a lack of clear...
In an increasing number of trademark opposition cases, brands are now turning to historical use evidence to defend their trademark rights against challenges. In these cases, the opposing party argues that the brand’s trademark is either too similar to an existing mark...