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The Force Awakens - CGPDTM's Recent actions on contractual staffs in Trade mark office
The Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs, and Trade Marks (CGPDTM) is now grappling with a significant challenge following a judgment passed by the Calcutta High Court in the case of Visa International Ltd vs. Visa International Service. The judgment has cast doubt on the legality…
Standard of Proof of Use: A Practical Guide To Win Over Hearing Officers
In India, a trademark application can be filed either on a "proposed to be used" basis or by claiming prior usage of the mark in India. In view of opting to file an application based on prior use, an Applicant is required to include a User Affidavit along with their Form TM-A at the time of filing…