Trademark | Intellectual Property | General FAQs

Trademarks – Frequently Asked Questions

What is Trademark?

A trademark is a sign that identifies and distinguish certain goods and services as those produced or provided by a specific person or enterprise.

According to Section 2 (zb) of The TradeMark Act, 1999, “trade mark” means a “mark capable of being represented graphically and which is capable of distinguishing the goods or services of one … Read More

Trademark Classes | Trademark Classification in India

Trademark Classes
Trademark are classified in two categories: Related to goods; and Related to services

Trademark classes, also known as trademark categorization or trademark classification, is a system used to categorize and classify goods and services for the purpose of trademark registration. This classification system helps to organize and group similar products and services together, making it easier for trademark offices to examine and register trademarks and … Read More

IP (Intellectual Property) Strategies for Medical Devices

IP Strategies for Medical Device Technologies

Medical Devices cover a wide variety of products like surgical implants, diagnostic kits, drug delivery systems, etc. which can be protected and monopolized via various Intellectual Property Rights, as and when they are created at various stages of development.

Medical device development and introduction in any market requires strong requires strict regulatory compliance and Intellectual Property (IP) clearance and protection.

Medical device development requires simultaneous … Read More

PHARMACEUTICAL TRADEMARKS

Importance of Trademarks in Pharmaceutical Industry

Introduction

Trademark is a sign capable of distinguishing the goods or services of one enterprise from those of other enterprise. The sign includes Name, Word, Sound, Logo, Symbol, Design, Phrase which are Distinctive and Non-Descriptive.

Evolution of Trademarks

The use of trademarks dates back to the times when marks were affixed to establish ownership of the goods. These markings … Read More