Day: December 30, 2015
Curse of phantom trademarks
Phantom trademarks – What are they? An anomaly to our Indian trademark law is the concept of Phantom marks. Phantom trademarks are marks containing elements such as words, designations or phrases that are unfixed. It might incorporate a date, geographic location or model number that is changeable.…
“LABELS” excluded from the definition of Design
Recently the Delhi High Court while awarding the judgment in Midas Hygiene Industries Pvt. Ltd. vs. Sudhir Bhatia (Regular First Appeal No: 239, 240 and 241 of 2011) held that the LABELS on packages of goods are excluded from the definition of “DESIGN” under the Designs Act, 2000. The Delhi High…
Amul the well known taste of India
There are a few indigenous brands that have grown with India, brands that have been so woven into the fabric of India by the hands of time. Most undoubtedly the name that is recognised in every nook and cranny of India is Amul, and the ‘Amul butter girl’ is undoubtedly the most recognised device…