Concept of trade mark

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....on which gave exclusivity to a trader right to deal in goods using a symbol or mark of some sort to distinguish his goods from similar goods sold by other traders. Even today the grant of a trade mark is an indicator of exclusivity in trade under that mark and this right cannot be transferred. Only a limited right of user can be granted via licence. In The Modern Law of Trade Marks by Christopher....

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....SUPREME COURT In Gujarat Bottling Co. Ltd. and Others v. Coca Cola Co. and Others - 1995 (8) TMI 232 - SUPREME COURT, it was held that licensing of trade mark is governed by common law which is also statutorily permissible provided: (i) the licensing does not result in causing confusion or deception among the public; (ii) it does not destroy the distinctiveness of the trade mark, that is to s....