Imagine… a world without trademarks

Recently there have been signs that regulatory authorities in India were considering the prohibition of brand names for pharmaceutical products; while elsewhere, the march towards plain packaging for tobacco products continues – with warnings that such legislation could creep into other sectors. Being forced into defending the very concept of trademarks is a headache that counsel can do without – but there is a need to educate the public on the benefits of trademarks.

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