Can a trademark be refused because it is too similar to an existing mark?
Yes
Under Section 11 of the Trade Marks
Act, 1999, a mark may be refused when its similarity to an earlier mark creates a likelihood of confusion.
👉 Trademark law protects consumers from being misled👇
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🤖 AI CAN CREATE A REALISTIC PERSON.
BUT CAN IT USE A REAL PERSON’S IDENTITY?
Using someone’s face, likeness or identity without consent may raise privacy and personality-rights issues.
⚖️ AI is a tool. Consent still matters.
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CAN A COMMON WORD BE A TRADEMARK?
Yes — sometimes.
A common word may be protected as a trademark when its use makes it distinctive for particular goods or services.
👉 Common word + distinctive use = Trademark may be possible.
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CAN YOU PATENT AN IDEA?
❌ Not simply an idea.
✔️A patent generally requires a new invention that satisfies the legal requirements for patentability.
💡 An idea is the beginning. An invention is what the law may protect.
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-> IGNORANTIA JURIS NON EXCUSAT <-
Meaning: Ignorance of the law is no excuse.
“I didn’t know it was copyrighted.”
❌ That does not automatically make copying lawful.
Before using someone else’s work, image, music, or content, know your rights and theirs.
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