We at Eshwars are delighted to share our next video from our AllThings IP, knowledge video series. In this video titled “Overcoming objection of Trademark devoid of Distinctive Character” we talk about how to overcome the objection of a trademark considered by the TM Registry as being devoid of distinctive character, as an absolute ground for refusal of the trademark. We also request you to subscribe to our YouTube channel – Eshwars to receive regular updates. In case of any queries, feel free to write us at ip@eshwars.com.

Overcoming objection of Trademark devoid of Distinctive Character

GRAFFITI #1

The companies are required to prepare their financial statements in conformity with the accounting standards notified by Ministry of Corporate Affairs. All the companies were required to follow Companies (Accounting Standards) Rules, 2006 (“AS 2006”).

Thereafter, Companies (Indian Accounting Standards), Rules, 2015 (“Ind AS”) were notified from 1st April 2015 and the Ind AS was made applicable for the accounting periods beginning on or after 1st April, 2016, to certain class of companies, in a phased manner and currently the following classes of Companies are required to follow Ind AS... Read More

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has on 23rd June 2021, allowed all companies to conduct their extra-ordinary general meeting of shareholders through VC or transact items through postal ballot till 31st December 2021.

We had in our earlier article discussed the procedure for conducting the general meetings by VC and the same can be accessed in the following link..Read More

Companies Act permits the Board and committee of the Board to conduct their meetings through Video Conference (“VC”) subject to compliance with the procedures prescribed thereunder

However, currently there are certain matters, which requires the presence of quorum of the board/committee at one place viz..Read More

GRAFFITI #2

Digital entertainment and online gaming platforms have assumed unprecedented user and subscription base over the last few years and the pandemic has further provided the timely thrust that such businesses needed in a long time. In this article we will briefly walk you through the basic legal aspects prevalent in India that govern the business of online and virtual gaming.

The online gaming business boomed and is still continuing to receive its share of active gamers who are fascinated by the digitally developed conventional games that enable you to play with other gamers from any other part of the world or in certain cases… Read More

GRAFFITI #3

The medical field witnessed major ramifications in its regulatory structure in the recent times. Age- old laws were repealed, and new laws were introduced in the field of medical education system, Indian system of medicine and allied healthcare profession. The National Medical Commission Act 2019, National Commission for Indian System of Medicine 2020 and National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Profession Act 2021 were introduced to keep the medical field in pace with the time.

Prior to September 2020, the medical education in India was governed by Indian Medical Council Act 1956 (IMC Act) and the Medical Council of India (MCI) was the statutory body constituted under IMC Act which regulated and standardised medical education in India. The 92nd report submitted by the Department-Related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Health and Family Welfare in the year 2014 raised the... Read More