What’s New in Trademark Law: CGPDTM Publishes 13 New Well-Known Trademarks

In a significant development in Indian trademark law, the CGPDTM (Controller General of Patents, Designs & Trade Marks) has officially published 13 new well-known trademarks in the Trade Marks Journal.

This update reflects the growing importance of intellectual property rights and the increasing recognition of strong, reputed brands in India.

What Is a Well-Known Trademark?

A well-known trademark is a mark that is widely recognised by the public and enjoys enhanced legal protection, even across unrelated goods and services.

Once a mark is declared well-known:

• It is protected across all classes
• Similar marks can be refused registration
• It gets stronger enforcement rights

List of Newly Recognised Well-Known Trademarks

Some of the notable brands included in the new list are:

• Vaseline
• Shoppers Stop
• Sinarest
• Birla Institute of Technology and Science
• Uncle John
• CAT
• Girnar
• Campa
• Hirect
• Taj
• Eagle
• NB
• Jio

Conclusion

The publication of 13 new well-known trademarks by CGPDTM highlights the growing strength of India’s trademark system. It shows that consistent use, strong brand identity, and proper trademark registration can lead to enhanced protection under intellectual property rights.

For businesses, this is a reminder that building a brand is not just about marketing—it is also about legal protection, handling trademark objections, attending hearings when required, and working with a skilled trademark consultant to ensure long-term success.