Raval & Co.

A trademark registration allows the proprietor to sue for counterfeiting - duplicating of the registered mark and to obtain both civil and criminal penalties against counterfeiters AcA A duplicator In the case that the infringement committed is proven innocent only nominal damages will be awarded. However criminal action is possible if fraudulent intention on the part of the infringer is proved. Working with a corporate law advisor from the beginning of a business can help build a solid legal foundation for its operations in many ways The test for deceptive similarity is whether the defendantAcA A s use of a mark is likely to cause confusion as to the source affiliation or sponsorship of the parties and their goods and services. While the right to reproduce distribute to make derivative works broadcast and publish can be considered economic benefits the rest can be considered as moral benefits and rights that a copyright holder can receive The rights under a registered patent extend only to acts done for industrial or commercial purposes and not to acts done for scientific research. When a customer company pays for some work they are only entitled to use it for the purposes stated at the time of the agreement. TRADEMARK INDIA * AS PER THE BAR COUNCIL OF INDIA RULES ADVOCATES ARE PROHIBITED FROM SOLICITING WORK AND ADVERTISING THEIR SERVICES. THE MATERIAL CONTAINED IN THIS IS SOLELY FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES & SHOULD NOT BE INTERPRETED AS AN ADVERTISEMENT PERSONAL COMMUNICATION SOLICITATION INVITATION OR INDUCEMENT OF ANY SORT WHATSOEVER.