Introduction with the term “Generic” The literal meaning of a generic term is “a word or phrase that cannot acquire a secondary meaning because it is a […]
U.S. Supreme Court laid down the ruling for the scope of distinctiveness in General terms.
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“Pink Perfection: The Trademarking Of Barbie’s Signature Hue”
Introduction With Margot Robbie lighting up our screens in what is arguably the movie of the year, it is the summer of Barbie again; just like it […]
Trademark Enforcement In E-Market : Challenges In Identifying The Infringer And Holding Them Accountable
Introduction: India has experienced a meteoric rise in recent years in both online marketplaces and e-commerce. E-commerce platforms have produced new kinds of purchasing experiences for customers […]
Analysing Trademark Infringement In Light Of Mcdonald’s V. Maccoffee
Introduction To be eligible for registration in India, a trademark must be distinctive and not confusingly similar to any existing trademarks: it must also not be deceptive […]
Green Washing Vis-A-Vis Green Trade Marks
Introduction Environmentalism and sustainability are concepts that are undergoing much discussion in the contemporary world. More people are committed towards an imperishable lifestyle as a result of […]
Significance of Smell in Trademarks
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 […]
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 […]
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/ […]
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 […]