IP And Trademarks 14 August 2026
India's First Olfactory Trademark
India has registered its first olfactory trademark for a rose-like fragrance applied to tyres by Sumitomo Rubber Industries, marking a significant development in the country's intellectual property landscape. This registration is expected to set a precedent for future olfactory trademark applications in India, providing a new avenue for companies to protect their unique scents and fragrances.
India's first olfactory trademark has been registered for a *rose-like fragrance* applied to tyres by Sumitomo Rubber Industries. The registration marks a significant development in the country's intellectual property landscape.
- The trademark is for a unique scent that is applied to the company's tyres.
- This registration is expected to set a precedent for future olfactory trademark applications in India, providing a new avenue for companies to protect their unique scents and fragrances.
The registration of this trademark is a result of the company's efforts to distinguish its products from those of its competitors.
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