Raja Selvam
Kids nook by CGPDTM - Enlightenment about Intellectual Property for kids
Intellectual Property for Kids In the recent past, the office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trademarks (hereinafter called "CGPDTM") has been striving to make prosecution relating to Intellectual Property Rights user-friendly and transparent. But in a surprise move, the CGPDTM…
Trademark Renewal - The Indian Scenario. Only A Single Chance?
As mentioned in my previous articles, the life of a trademark is ten years in India post which the mark requires to be renewed every ten years to keep the mark alive. Of course, the Trademark law requires the Trademark Office to notify the proprietor before the expiry of registration. Now the…
Trademark Infringement:U.S Cadbury Vs U.K Cadbury - Hershey's not ready to melt!
Who does not love chocolates?But the British in America do not seem to be in for "any" chocolate; much to their dismay though. America's leading confectionery giant Hershey, over a matter of trademark infringement, has brought about the ban of imported (U.K) Cadbury chocolates in U.S.A. It is…
Usage Of Trademark In India - Literal or More To iT?
In my previous article about trademark registration, one of the important pointers I had mentioned was about “use” of the mark. Considering that usage of trademark plays a pivotal role in trademark disputes, almost a decider in cases, it is important to explore it. So what is usage in India? How…
Planning to attend the 141st INTA annual meeting in Boston? Read on.
I originally wrote this post before the 136th INTA annual meeting in Hong Kong (1st INTA annual meeting in Asia and my 8th INTA annual meeting). Folks who have been attending the INTA meetings will agree as to how awesome it can be and yet tiring, which requires careful planning. I thought of…
Planning To do Trademark Registration? This Is For You!
Planning to file do trademark registration but would like to know more about it before taking the plunge? Here are a few pointers. An entrepreneur might decide on a trademark that is catchy and best represents his business/goods/services. Unfortunately what needs to be kept in mind from the legal…
Trademark Application Status “Opposed” - Explained
One of the important statuses in respect of a trademark, shown in the website of the Trademark Office is “opposed,” for the registration of the said mark becomes dependent on the outcome of the said opposition. The term “opposed” means that a third party, has found the mark objectionable primarily…
Trademark Application Status “Marked for Exam” - Explained
The term ‘marked for exam’ implies that a trademark application has been taken up for examination or is due to be examined shortly by the Trademark Office. The term “examination” per se means that the particular trademark would be examined to see if it satisfies and overcomes the objections…
When can I use the ™ or the ® symbol on my brand/trademark?
The popular misconception is that the symbol ™ can only be used after a trademark has been applied for registration and not otherwise. The symbol ™ can be used on a mark that you intend to use as your trademark. In other words you are merely expressing to the general public at large your intention…
Do I need a lawyer to file my trademark application?
The most common question arising now in the minds of people, especially entrepreneurs, is whether it is possible to apply for registering a trademark by themselves, without getting any assistance from a trademark lawyer. The misconception is that trademark application is nothing but a mere filling…