Trademarks
Voluntary cancellation of trademark registration in India
Registration of a trademark in India is granted for a period of 10 years from the date of filing the application in India. The trademark registration can be renewed every 10 years infinitely. Voluntary cancellation of trademark registration in India There are several occasions when the…
Understanding the Scrutiny Report or Discrepancy Notice issued by the Trademark Office in India
Scrutiny Report or Discrepancy Notice If the Trademark Office finds that any documents/forms submitted with respect to a trademark application require additional clarification and substantiation by document submission or the appropriate documents have not been filed, a notice is issued detailing…
FAQ's about USE of a trademark in India
Concept of USE of a trademark in India - Frequently Asked Questions The “USE” of a trademark in India plays a very important role in obtaining the registration of a trademark in India, prevail in opposition proceedings and to effectively enforce the rights of the trademark in India. In this post,…
Trading Trademarks – Assignments, Mergers, and Transmissions
Assignments, Mergers, and Transmissions of trademarks Trademarks, like all intellectual property, are an integral part of a modern business’ assets. It is not uncommon nowadays for the value of a business’ IP to far exceed its physical assets. Like any asset, trademarks can also be bought, sold,…
Trademark registration in Maldives - FAQ's
Protection of trademark in Maldives is by way of publishing a caution notice in the local newspapers in circulation in Maldives. We have tried to address the frequently asked questions (FAQ’s) from our Clients about the trademark registration in Maldives in this post and hope you find this…
Sri Lanka’s accession to Madrid Protocol
Sri Lanka, an island country located in the Indian Ocean, is a mesmerizing place with captivating scenery. However, little is known about its Intellectual Property practice. The National Intellectual Property Office (NIPO) is responsible for the administration of the Intellectual Property System in…
Updates from the IP offices in the Indian Sub-Continent (COVID-19)
Subsequent to the lockdown/restrictions announced due to the COVID-19 situation, by the Government of India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh & the Maldives the respective IP offices have either suspended their operations or have limited staff working remotely. India: All operations…
Indian IP office notifications relating to the extension of deadlines at the time of COVID-19
Notifications by the Indian Intellectual Property Office during COVID-19 The paranoia around the COVID-19 continues to etch the air with causalities, while the citizens and the government continue to strive to put their best foot forward to ensure maximum safety and avoid anarchy. With this, we…
The Bridge to India- The Guidelines bridging the gap
The whispers have been incessant since the announcement of the Bilateral Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) Programme between the Indian Patent Office (IPO) and the Japan Patent Office (JPO), which commenced officially on November 21, 2019, by signing a Joint Statement of Intent (JSOI) to this effect…
The Bridge to India - The potential of the recent PPH agreement between Japan & India
With the announcement of the Bilateral Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) Programme between the Indian Patent Office under the Controller General of Patents, Design and Trade Marks (CGPDTM) and the Japan Patent Office (JPO), the floodgates to investments and financing in India has opened…