In a landmark decision, the Trademark Registrar has granted renewal to a trademark owned by a legal heir after the original owner’s death, despite the renewal application being filed after the prescribed deadline. The case marks a significant step in acknowledging the...
The National Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Policy has been updated to include a significant new clause regarding trademark legal heirs, providing clearer guidelines on the transfer of trademark rights to legal heirs following the original owner’s death. This...
The Trademark Registry has initiated a comprehensive audit of the pending opposition backlog, marking a significant step towards resolving delays in the trademark registration process. The audit aims to streamline the process and address the growing number of...
In a move towards increasing transparency in the trademark registration process, the Indian Trademark Registry has announced that reasons for trademark objections will now be made publicly available. This new policy aims to provide greater clarity to businesses, legal...
In a significant victory for brand protection, a famous brand has successfully won an opposition case against a newly registered trademark that was deemed too similar to its own established mark. The Trademark Registry ruled in favor of the well-known brand after a...
In a landmark ruling, the court has set clear limits on inherited trademark rights, establishing that legal heirs may not always have unrestricted control over the use of a trademark passed down to them. The case involved a dispute over the inheritance of a trademark,...
The Trademark Registry has launched smart filters for application searches, a new feature aimed at enhancing the efficiency and accuracy of trademark searches in India. This update allows users to narrow down their search results with advanced filtering options,...
In a significant shift towards modernization, virtual hearings have become the new standard for handling trademark objections in India. The Trademark Registry has officially adopted digital hearings as a permanent feature, following their successful implementation...
The number of trademark opposition cases has reached a record high in Chennai, signaling a growing trend of disputes over trademark applications in the region. The increase in opposition filings highlights the intense competition among businesses seeking to establish...
The Indian government has introduced a new e-verification route for legal heirs seeking to claim ownership of trademarks after the original owner’s death. This move aims to simplify the process for trademark inheritance, allowing legal heirs to quickly and securely...