We are pleased to share that our Firm has been recommended by The Trademark Lawyer Magazine for the year 2018. We take this opportunity to thank one and all for their continuous support and reposing their faith in us. Continue reading “Announcement – Recognition by ‘The Trademark Lawyer Magazine’”
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Indian Court acknowledges trade dress of Ferrero Rocher #TradeDress
Recently, a High Court in India has granted a decree of permanent injunction in favour of FERRERO ROCHER chocolate specialist against the Defendants who were dealing with confectionary and look alike product ‘D-Lizie’. Continue reading “Indian Court acknowledges trade dress of Ferrero Rocher #TradeDress”
High Court observes lapses in filing of Working Statements under Indian Patent Act
A writ petition was filed before an Indian High Court wherein lapses in the filing of “patent working documents / Form 27” by the patentees and failure to completely adhere to the statutory requirements, as prescribed in the Indian Patent Act and Rules therefore, were pointed out. Continue reading “High Court observes lapses in filing of Working Statements under Indian Patent Act”
World IP Forum 2018 #WIPF2018
Mehta & Mehta Associates (MehtaIP) was at World IP Forum from 16th to 18th January 2018 at Hotel Raffles, Dubai. We thank all members of WIPF2018 for their active participation and making it successful! Continue reading “World IP Forum 2018 #WIPF2018”
Section 3(i) of Indian Patent Act – touching on non-patentability, exceptions & grey areas!
Patentability of methods for treatment has been objected under multiple jurisdictions. Similarly, the provision of section 3(i) of the Indian Patent Act, 1970 prohibits grant of Patent to any invention relating to “any process for the medicinal, surgical, curative, prophylactic, diagnostic, therapeutic or other treatment of human beings or any process for a similar treatment of animals to render them free of disease or to increase their economic value or that of their products.” Continue reading “Section 3(i) of Indian Patent Act – touching on non-patentability, exceptions & grey areas!”
Office of CGPDTM publishes response / action taken post stakeholder’s meeting on 07 December 2017
A meeting between stakeholders and official of Indian Patent Office (IPO) and Department of Industry Policy and Promotion (DIPP) was held on 07 December 2017 at DIPP. Continue reading “Office of CGPDTM publishes response / action taken post stakeholder’s meeting on 07 December 2017”
Merry Christmas & a Healthy and Prosperous New Year – 2018!!
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Supreme Court of India denies protection to mark “Prius” for Toyota
Last week the Supreme Court of India has pronounced its judgment in this regard. The present judgement may have a direct and binding effect on majority pending trademark oppositions / litigations in India. In the present matter the Supreme Court has reiterated and upheld the following important principles / points: Continue reading “Supreme Court of India denies protection to mark “Prius” for Toyota”
High Court issues directions for claimants of Well-Known Mark
In a recent order, High Court has issued directions for claimants of “well-known” trademark in India. This is one of the first such directions issued by Indian Courts post recent amendments of Trademark Rules and introduction of Rule 124. Continue reading “High Court issues directions for claimants of Well-Known Mark”
Ex-Parte Injunction refused against use of word ‘BARBIE’ in a Bollywood song by Delhi High Court
In a recent ex-parte matter before the Delhi High Court, a case of Trademark dilution was filed by a famous toy maker for mark ‘BARBIE’ against the use of the word in the song ‘Barbie Girl’ of a recent Bollywood film. Continue reading “Ex-Parte Injunction refused against use of word ‘BARBIE’ in a Bollywood song by Delhi High Court”
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