Citing Section 47(1)(b) of the Trade Marks Act: The Zepto Case
đź“Ś Introduction Trademark law in India plays a crucial role in preventing misuse and ensuring fair commercial practices. One key provision under the Trade Marks Act, 1999 is Section 47(1)(b), which allows for the cancellation of a registered trademark if it has not been used for five consecutive years. A recent legal battle involving the […]
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 […]
What is the meaning of trade mark application status “Send to Vienna Codification”?
When a trademark application on the Indian Trade Mark Registry website shows a status of “Send to Vienna Codification,” it means the trademark includes figurative elements, such as logos, and is in the process of being assigned a Vienna Code. This coding system categorizes figurative elements based on their visual characteristics, helping streamline searches for […]