A trademark's weakness can include lack of distinctiveness, making it difficult to protect. If a trademark is too generic or descriptive, it may be disqualified or challenged. Additionally, failure to... Read More
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To fight a trademark claim in India, you can file an opposition or a counter-statement if the claim involves an objection or infringement. Provide evidence of prior use, distinctiveness, or... Read More
In India, a "refused" status for a trademark means that the application has been rejected by the Trademark Office due to reasons such as similarity to an existing trademark, lack... Read More
Section 27 of the Trademark Act, 1999 in India addresses the rights and enforcement of trademarks. It states that no action for infringement can be taken unless the trademark is... Read More
Provisional refusal in trademark registration in India refers to a temporary rejection of an international trademark application based on Indian law. The refusal occurs when the trademark conflicts with an... Read More
In India, a trademark can be disqualified if it is generic, descriptive, or lacks distinctiveness. It can also be rejected if it conflicts with an existing trademark or is confusingly... Read More