Ministry of commerce and industry has brought significant changes in current trademark rules which have become effective from 6th day of March 2017. The changes are focused on expediting trademark registration process. The significant changes are as follows: Total number of Forms is reduced to Eight (8) from seventy Four (74). The new Trademark forms…
Generic terms are common words or terms, often found in the dictionary. It is not possible to register as a trademark as it is a term that is generic for the goods/services identified in the application. A trademark becomes generic, often as a result of improper use and the rights in the mark may no…
The renowned physicist, Professor and inspiration for Oscar- winning film The Theory of Everything, Stephen Hawking has applied to trademark his name. Hawking applied for the trademark at the UK Intellectual Property Office (IPO) covering goods and services which includes; computer games, powered wheelchairs, greetings cards, and charitable purposes. His life inspired the creation of…
“Dynamic Trademark Utility” tool was first launched by Controller General of Patents Designs and Trademarks (CGPDTM) on November 01, 2013 which enabled the general public to see the following details with respect to a trademark on real time basis, by selecting the desired detail and month and year within which they want the search to…
An application was submitted to IPO (Indian Patent Office) for Trademark Registration for the name NAMO TEA PARTY on 6th February, 2014. The application (2673369) was file by Shailesh Tewari in respect of Goods/Services Personal & Social Services rendered to meet the needs of individuals in class 45. The “NaMo (Narendra Modi) Tea Party” is…
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