Introduction Trademark assignment refers to the legal transfer of ownership of a registered trademark from one party (the assignor) to another (the assignee). This process allows the assignee to obtain the exclusive rights to the trademark, including the ability to...
Introduction In Indian trademark law, a collective mark refers to a trademark that is used by members of a group or organization to distinguish their goods or services from those of non-members. A collective mark is not owned by a single entity but by a group,...
Introduction In the trademark registration process, once a trademark application is published in the Trademark Journal, it becomes open to opposition by third parties. A trademark opposition notice is a formal document filed by an interested party (the opponent) who...
Introduction The process of trademark registration in India involves several stages, including the filing of a trademark application, examination, publication in the Trademark Journal, and, if necessary, opposition proceedings. During the opposition phase, the...
Introduction Once a trademark is successfully registered, the owner gains exclusive rights to use the mark in connection with the registered goods or services. However, the process doesn’t end with registration. To ensure long-term protection and maintain its legal...
Introduction In trademark law, use in the course of trade refers to the actual and continuous use of a trademark in connection with goods or services that are offered for sale, distribution, or commercial use in the marketplace. The concept of "use in the course of...
Introduction The cancellation of trademark registration is a legal process that allows a party to challenge and seek the removal of a registered trademark from the Indian Trademark Register. A registered trademark can be canceled or removed from the register under...
Introduction Trademark opposition proceedings are an essential part of the trademark registration process in India. If a trademark is opposed by a third party after its publication in the Trademark Journal, a formal hearing process is initiated. The hearing stage is...
Introduction Amending trademark details is a process through which a trademark owner can make changes to the information associated with a registered trademark. This may include changes to the name of the owner, the address, the trademark's representation (such as...
Introduction Checking the status of a trademark application or registration is an essential step for businesses and individuals to ensure that their trademark is proceeding smoothly through the registration process or to verify if it is still active. In India, the...