Introduction A ‘smell trademark’ being intangible in nature of it’s representation for registering as a trademark, has been a considerable opposition for the owners who deals with […]
Significance of Smell in Trademarks
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Trademarks vs. Generic Terms: Can Generic Terms be Trademarked?
INTRODUCTION Picture a vibrant city where the streets are alive with the sounds of commerce, and each establishment boasts a name plucked from our ‘everyday conversations’. Imagine […]
From Static Symbols to Fluid Brand Identities
Introduction The nature of trade marks suggests that they are supposed to remain static over a period of time. However, we can trace the change in trend […]
Startups And Labour Law Compliances : What Are The Exemptions?
INTRODUCTION Compliance norms are statutory required standards and regulations that a company must observe. Compliance with labour regulations in India must be done in line with the […]
Appeals From Itat Orders: Supreme Court Resolves Jurisdictional Conundrum
Introduction Both the Delhi High Court and the Punjab & Haryana High Court rejected appeals that were made before them and declined to have territorial jurisdiction over […]
China Bistro Judgement: A Detour From Established Principles?
INTRODUCTION A single bench of the Delhi HC in Foodlink F & B v. WOW Momo Food (Wow Momo)[1] has injuncted the use of “WOW! China Bistro/ […]
The Choice Of Law Debate In Copyright Infringement
Introduction Private International Law governs the disputes between two individual parties rather than States. Unlike Public International Law that has a defined jurisdiction and law, Private International […]
Can Braille Be Registered As a Trademark?
Introduction Trademarks are no longer confined to words, numbers, or devices. Admittedly, anything which could be used to distinguish one’s merchandise is being put out for statutory […]
Vishnudas Trading Versus Vazir Sultan Tobacco Co. Ltd.
Parties The Appellant Vishnu Das Trading carries out the manufacturing of “quiwam” and “zarda” under the trademark “Charminar”. The Respondent no. 1, Vazir Sultan Tobacco Co. Ltd., […]
Related Party Transactions: Different Takes by the Companies Act, 2013 and the Indian Accounting Standards
Introduction It is a well-known fact that most of the businesses in India are family-owned and controlled by the family members themselves. This has been the old […]