The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), effective from May 1, 2022, includes significant provisions for #tariff #exemptions aimed at enhancing bilateral trade. Under this agreement, the UAE has granted immediate #zero_duty_access to 90% of Indian exports, encompassing key sectors such as textiles, gems and jewellery, engineering goods, and pharmaceuticals. Specifically,…

In a landmark decision, the Delhi High Court has provided significant clarity on the impact of rectification petitions on the stay of suit proceedings under Section 124 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999. This ruling comes in the context of the case Amrish Aggarwal Trading as M/S Mahalaxmi Product vs. M/S Venus Home Appliances Pvt. Ltd. & Anr., and has…

The CE (Conformité Européene) compliance certificate is a mark that indicates a product’s compliance with the relevant European Union (EU) directives and regulations, allowing it to be legally marketed and sold within the European Economic Area (EEA). Obtaining a CE compliance certificate offers several benefits for manufacturers and distributors: Access to the European Market: The primary advantage of obtaining a…

The Delhi High Court has temporarily restrained fast food chains WOW! Momo from using the mark “WOW China Bistro” in a trademark infringement suit filed by an entity that has been operating various restaurants under its registered mark “China Bistro.” Justice C Hari Shankar however clarified that WOW! Momo would be entitled to use the mark “WOW! CHINA” or “WOW! CHINA…

Many brands, during business, compose and develop phrases or catchy combination of words with a view to create a lasting impression in the minds of the consumers, to augment popularity of their goods and/or services. These phrases essentially constitute of a slogan or tagline associated with the said product or service and are used for the purposes of advertising or…