The possibilities of types of trade marks that can be registered in India are vast. It is possible to register an invented word or any arbitrary dictionary word or words; letters or numerals or any combination thereof; fancy devices and symbols; monograms and combination of colours; marks constituting a 3 dimensional design or even sound marks. However, a lot of entrepreneurs prefer having their establishments or brands identified with their family names. Thus, an important question arises: whether a name can be trade marked? In today's post we will assess as to whether names can be trade marked under the Trade Mark law.
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Non Patentable Inventions: A Section 3 Perspective
In our previous post, we saw the process for application for a patent in India along with the criteria for patentability. The Patent's Act, 1970 ('Patent Act') also enunciates as to what are not considered as inventions. Section 3 of the Patent Act bars certain inventions from patentability and any invention which falls within the purview of Section 3 will lead to a refusal. In today's post, we will briefly discuss about Section 3 of the Patent Act and what kind of inventions fall within its ambit.
Patent Meaning and Application In India
A patent is an intellectual property right relating to inventions. The Indian patent law is designed with a primary objective to encourage inventions by promoting their protection and utilization so as to contribute to the development of industries, which in turn contributes to the promotion of tehnological innovation and to the transfer and dissemination of technology. In this post, let us understand the process of application for a patent in India.
Trade Marks: Meaning and Introduction
The object of the trade mark legislation is to provide for registration and better protection of trade marks for goods and services and for the prevention of the use of fraudulent marks. When a trade mark is registered, certain statutory rights are conferred on the registered proprietor. These rights enable the proprietor to take necessary legal action against persons infringing the registered trade mark. In today's post we will discuss some essential ingredients of the Trade Mark law.
Designs Act, 2000: An Introduction
The registration and protection of industrial designs in India is administered by the Designs Act, 2000 ('Act') and corresponding Designs Rules, 2001 ('Rules'). Industrial design recognizes the creation new and original features of new shape, configuration, surface pattern, ornamentations and composition of lines or colours applied to articles which in the finished state appeal to and are judged solely by the eye. In today's post, lets look at what are designs and what are the requirements to get a design registered under the Act.