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A Unique Patent & Trademark Case: The Telescopic Rod .

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 A rare intellectual property case recommended by, leading IPR Law firm based in Bangalore. from A  agricultural innovations can come under legal protection through proactive Investigation & enforcement. The invention — a telescopic rod cutter designed for supari (areca nut) and coconut harvesting — used an extendable rod with a rope-pull blade system, allowing farmers to work safely from the ground. As its popularity grew, duplicate versions appeared in nearby markets under similar names and branding. Following a complaint, the case was registered at Bhadravathi New Town Police Station as under:  Copyright Act, 1957 – Sections 51(1)(b) & 63  Patent Act, 1970 – Section 108 ,  Trademark Act, 1999 – Sections 102 & 103 The Maharashtra Enforcement IPR , in coordination with local police, initiated an investigation and supported the legal follow-up against the counterfeit manufacturers. The infringing stock was seized, and proceedings were initiat...

Trademark infringement ( Lookalike / Similar ) case involving a prestigious Fabric brand in Badmer Rajasthan.

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Barmer, Rajasthan; July 7, 2025 In a trademark infringement case involving a prestigious fabric brand, the infringement investigated by, #Maharashtra Enforcement, IP lawfirm team, along with Kotwali Police station official raided a wholesale trader in Barmer, seized counterfeit fabrics, and registered an FIR under Sections 103/104 of the Trademarks Act and Section 318(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).    leading textile manufacturer filed a complaint with Barmer Police alleging that the wholesale trader was misleading consumers by selling counterfeit products.    A joint team of police and company officials raided the trader’s warehouse and seized counterfeit fabrics. Seizure : Fake goods worth of lakes of rupees, were sealed and taken into police custody.     FIR Registered: A case was filed at Barmer Kotwali Police Station for trademark infringement and organized fraud.