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TRADEMARK

8th April, 2024 Economy

TRADEMARK

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Context:

  • The Delhi High Court declared that the “Haldiram” mark is a well-known trademark with respect to food items, restaurants and eateriesm not only in India but globally also.

What is a trademark?

  • A trademark is a distinctive sign or indicator used by a business organisation to distinguish its products or services from those of other entities. It serves as a badge of origin exclusively identifying a particular business as a source of goods or services.
  • Trademark infringement is the unauthorized usage of a sign that is identical or deceptively similar to a registered trademark.

ALL ABOUT TRADEMARK: https://www.iasgyan.in/daily-current-affairs/trademark#:~:text=A%20trademark%20includes%20a%20name,trademark%20is%20assured%20and%20easier

IPR: https://www.iasgyan.in/daily-current-affairs/intellectual-property-rights-ipr

PRACTICE QUESTION

Q. Discuss the role of trademarks in promoting innovation, consumer trust, and economic growth. Evaluate India's legal framework for trademarks, highlighting recent developments and challenges. Suggest measures to improve trademark protection and enforcement in the country.