Can 2 separate entities be joint owners of a trademark in India?
2 separate entities which have joint interests in a mark can jointly own a trademark if they file the trademark application as joint owners. However, a registered mark which is in the name of 1 single entity cannot be assigned in a manner that causes the mark to be subsequently owned by 2 separate entities. […]
Are invoices required to prove prior use claims in trademark applications in India?
A prior use claim inserted in a trademark application in India needs to be supported with an Affidavit along with supporting evidence. However, does the law mandatorily require invoices to be submitted to prove a prior use claim? According, to the Trade Marks Act, 1999 and the Trade Marks Rules, 2017, the answer is – […]
