Understanding Deceptively Similar Trademarks in India
The concept of deceptively similar trademarks is a cornerstone of trademark law in India, governed by the Trade Marks Act, 1999. Section 2(1)(h) defines a deceptively similar trademark as:“A mark shall be deemed to be deceptively similar to another mark if it so nearly resembles that other mark as to be likely to deceive or […]
Likelihood of Confusion in Similar Trademarks: Key Takeaways from “New Balance Athletics, Inc. v. Pulkit Khubchandani”
Case Overview:In the case of New Balance Athletics, Inc v. Pulkit Khubchandani, [CS(Comm) 452/2024 & I.A. 30633/2024], the Delhi High Court addressed a trademark infringement dispute. The plaintiff, New Balance Athletics Inc., a renowned global footwear company, alleged that the defendant, Pulkit Khubchandani, trading as Kiran Shoe Company, had been using marks similar to its […]
Trademark Renewal and Restoration in India Explained
The Trade Marks Act, 1999, and the Trade Marks Rules, 2017 regulate trademark registration renewal and restoration in India. An outline of the main actions and processes required for trademark registration renewal and restoration can be found below. The registration of a trade mark shall be for a period of ten years initially, and after […]
Trademark registration in Chandigarh
Trademark registration helps you to protect unique identity of your business and brand. Trademark could be anything eg. a tag line etc. but usually businesses choose logo for trademark. So if you have decided to use logo as your trademark, you need a logo designed as per your your choice. Careful logo design also helpful […]
What can be Trademarked ?
It is text based and includes only words, letters, numbers, or a combination of these. These can include: Logos, Pictures or images, Symbols or shapes, Any geometrical figure, Any stylized design that doesn’t primarily rely on text A brand is a unique name of the product, service, or company that distinguishes it from its competitors. […]
Trademark registration in Panchkula
Trademark registration in Panchkula You can register trademark registration even before commencing the business. So if you have an idea to start business and need unique identity, it is wise to act early, as someone might register trademark you are interested to register. You can propose few trademarks, so that you can find at least […]
Similar Trademark for Drug treating the Same Ailment but having different Composition from already Registered Trademark is Deceptive: Bombay High Court
Brief Background: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd. (The “Plaintiff”) is a Company engaged in the business of inter alia manufacturing, marketing and selling pharmaceutical and medicinal preparations. One of the Plaintiff’s products is an anti diabetic drug sold under the registered trade mark “ZITA-MET”. From April 2013 to January 2014 the chemical composition of the Plaintiff’s drug […]
Trademark registration in Mohali
Trademark registration in Mohali Trademark is a legal identity of business. Registering trademarks gives legal right to business against unauthorized use of registered symbol/logo etc. Trademark provides unique identity to your business. Trademark helps your consumer to identify your brand and helps them to avoid brands with similar names , products etc. Most big businesses […]
Errors to Avoid When Choosing a Class from the Trademark List
To guarantee that your goods or services are adequately protected, it is essential to choose the appropriate trademark class from the official trademark classification system, which is typically based on the Nice Classification. The following typical errors should be avoided: 1. Choosing Too Few or Too Many Classes: Inadequate protection could arise from choosing too […]