Introduction Often, people get confused between terms like refusal, abandonment, and withdrawal, and they might not understand the differences and the importance of withdrawing an application. So, let’s dive in to understand these terms better and learn why withdrawal is…
Patents, copyrights, and trademarks are all forms of intellectual property protection, but they serve different purposes and protect different types of creations. Despite their distinct roles, people often confuse them because they all involve securing legal rights for creative and…
Introduction: In India, trademarks are categorized into 45 distinct classes based on the type of goods and services they represent. Companies offering products or services across various categories need to secure trademark registration for each class to ensure protection. Traditionally,…
Introduction: The Form PAS-6 Reconciliation of Share Capital Audit Report plays a vital role for unlisted public companies in India. It ensures that their share capital records align with the data maintained by depositories, offering transparency and compliance with legal…
The Companies Act,2013, mandates board meetings as essential mechanisms for corporate governance, where key decisions on company management and policy are deliberated and authorized. This article outlines the purpose, legal provisions, and practical aspects of board meetings to guide compliance…
When a business or individual seeks to protect their brand name, logo, or any other identifying feature through a trademark, the first step is often navigating through the complexities of trademark registration. One of the services available in this process…
The concept of honest concurrent use provides an important exception to the general rule that only one trademark should exist for particular goods or services. Section 12 of the Indian Trade Marks Act, 1999, offers a legal avenue for registering…
The NICE Classification, established under the NICE Agreement on June 15, 1957, is a globally recognized system used for the classification of goods and services in trademark registrations. This system, regularly updated, is adopted by trademark authorities worldwide, including in…
Trademark registration is not always a straightforward process, and it’s quite common for applicants to encounter the need for corrections or amendments along the way, whether due to a minor typographical error or a necessary change in the scope of…
Introduction: The e-commerce food industry is growing quickly with online food and restaurant services. However, this sector is mostly unregulated. To regulate this, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is starting to regulate businesses that sell food…
