Author: sahithya

Ms. Sahithya Siri is a well-qualified Legal Associate with a broad experience in Intellectual Property field. Being a graduate of Bachelors of Law, Sahithya Siri has enrolled in the Bar Council of Telangana. She possesses exceptional multi-tasking and good communication skills along with high efficiency. She is a highly organized professional with a solid knowledge of Trademark prosecution and litigation. Her practice majorly focuses on preparing drafts and responding to Trademark Office actions irrespective of any industry.

Overview of well-known Trademarks – Part 2

In India before a proper legislation came into effect, the protection for well-known trademark was given by way of common law principles like passing off. In Daimler Benz Akietgesellschaft v Hybo Hindustan, 1993 the manufactures of Mercedes Benz sought injunction against the defendants who were using the famous three pointed star in the circle and the word Benz, the court granted injunction against the defendants who were using these marks for selling apparel.

Overview of well-known Trademarks – Part 1

A well-known trademark in a general context means a mark which is widely known to the relevant section of the public and which enjoys a high reputation. The term relevant section means the consumers, manufacturing operations and the persons involved in the selling of the goods and services bearing such trademarks.