Dumplings of Delight: Famous ‘Dolma’ Aunty wins trade mark battle over her iconic momos’ joint name

Registration of a Trade Mark: Importance and Effects

In India, trademarks and its registrations are governed by the Trade Marks Act, 1999 (hereinafter “Trade Marks Act”). The Trade Marks Act guarantees protection for trademarks registered with the Controller General of Patents, Designs, and Trade...

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AI cannot be an inventor of a patent, rules UK Supreme Court

In a recent judgement by the UK Supreme Court in the case of Thaler v. Comptroller-General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks [2023] UKSC 49, the Court held that an “invention” under the purview of Section 7 of the United Kingdom Patent Act, 1977 must be invented by...

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In addition to registered brands, now un-registered food brands also to attract 5% GST

A group of ministers (GoM) evaluating GST rates has decided to abolish the exception for packaged food goods sold under unregistered brands. These goods will be taxed at the branded food rate of 5%. The move follows the abuse of the unbranded food exemption by a segment of the food...

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‘Utterly Butterly’ win for Amul in Canada over trademark infringement case

'The Taste of India' tagline of Amul was recently acknowledged by Canada. The Appeal Board of Canada for Intellectual Property has granted Indian milk giant Amul trademark registration. Also, after the Federal Court of Canada has filed an infringement of a trademark, the nation's biggest co-operative will get damages in the amount of Canadian...

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