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 – […]
New Open House Portal launched by the Indian IPO
The Indian IP Office recently launched an Open House Portal to help IP applicants and stakeholders submit grievance before the relevant IP Offices. The portal allows users to raise grievances pertaining to a variety of issues, including those pertaining to e-filing, making payments and existing IP filings. Once a grievance is lodged through the portal, […]