Friday 6 June 2014

Wrestling Trademarks

Wrestling Trademarks

If you are a die-hard fan of WWE-RAWTM, SMACKDOWNTM, then be aware of the fact that the
famous name of Wrestling World as UNDERTAKERTM or TORRIES WILSONTM are the registered Trademark owned by the World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. You may watch all the sizzling divas and their beauties but cannot use the name for commercial purposes.

Another side of this fact is the awareness of the Intellectual Property Rights in abroad and importance thereto. India is a big market and we need to ascertain the importance before it get too late to take any action.

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Note: Trademark or Trade name used in this Article is the exclusive property of their respective owners. The Trademark or Trade name used here is solely meant for academic and awareness purposes and do not carry any commercial motive of Author or any of its associates.

Monday 2 June 2014

Apostille and Consulate of Document

Apostille and Consulate of Document

A legal jargon used while we execute any document out of India is the Apostille and consulate. This Article apart from the other Intellectual Property Right Issues covers the basic concept for the Apostille and Consulate of document. It is presented in form of the FAQ for better understanding.

What is Apostille?

“Apostille” is a French Word which means, “certification”. In international scenario Apostille means by the certification of any document by the designated authority in one country which will be recognised as certified in other country where such document will be represented.

Where it is applicable?

“Apostille” is applicable to all the countries who are the party to the Apostille Convention or the Apostille treaty. Apostille treaty is an international treaty drafted by the Hague Conference on Private International Law.

Why I need Apostille?

“Apostille” is necessary for the recognition of document in another country. Further, the Countries who are the member o the Apostille convention are required to get the document Apostille.

Who are the countries members to the Apostille conventions?

India has become the member of the Apostille convention in 2005. Whereas, most of the developing countries are the party to the Apostille Convention.

Please take note that document Apostille in India shall not be recognised in Germany although both the countries are party to the Apostille convention.

What is Consulate of documents?

Consulate of the documents is a procedure for those countries who are not the party to the Apostille convention. If a person of Apostille convention country is required to submit any document with the authority of another country who is not the party to the Apostille convention is required to get the document authenticated from the Consulate or Embassy of that country.

Why  consulate is required?

Consulate is also a process for the recognition of document hence it is required to submit the documents with any other country.

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