Two mobiles companies are at loggerheads over use of ZEN as a brand. Teleecare Network India Pvt. Ltd. (Teleecare) had filed suit for trademark infringement and passing off seeking an injunction against Asus Technology Pvt. Ltd. (Asus) from selling, offering and advertising for sale mobile phones, mobile accessories bearing mark “ZENFONE” and/or any other mark…
India – FAQ’s on Franchise Agreements What is ‘Franchising’? Franchising is the process by which an entity (Franchisor) that has developed a particular way of doing business expands the business by giving other existing or would be entrepreneurs (Franchisees) the right to use the Franchisor’s proven business model in another location for a definite period…
A peculiar requirement under the Indian Patent Act, section146 (1) read with Rule 131 (2), requires every Patent holder to submit before 31st March, a statement on Form 27 whether a Patent has been worked or not in India. The structure of the form and details required to be submitted have been subject of intense…
