Trademark Laws Governing Infringement: Global Concerns And Challenges
- IJLLR Journal
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Abhiraj Pundir, Uttaranchal University
Dr. Priya Vinjamuri, Uttaranchal University
ABSTRACT
In today's global economy, where companies mostly depend on consumer trust and brand recognition to be competitive, trademark infringement is a serious problem. As unique markers of origin, trademarks protect intellectual property and guarantee the legitimacy of products. However, businesses all over the world have suffered severe financial and reputational losses as a result of the growing prevalence of infringement—through illegal use, counterfeiting, and cybersquatting. Examining important international frameworks like the Paris Convention, the Madrid System, and the TRIPS Agreement, this research paper explores the intricate legal terrain of trademark infringement. Effective international regulation is nonetheless hampered by jurisdictional disparities, inconsistent enforcement, and legal loopholes, even though these treaties offer a basis for trademark protection.
The difficulties presented by online marketplaces, where fake items are frequently traded and detection and enforcement are becoming more challenging, are examined in this research. As influencers and unlicensed sellers utilize trademarks to trick customers, social media platforms have also turned into a haven for brand abuse. Furthermore, the swift development of artificial intelligence (AI) has given rise to new areas of worry, as deepfake marketing, automated branding, and AI-generated material raise intricate legal issues about responsibility and ownership.
This study also looks at the social and economic effects of trademark infringement, including consumer deceit, brand equity loss, and wider financial consequences for sectors that depend on robust intellectual property rights. This study analyzes recurrent enforcement issues and outlines possible remedies by evaluating actual case studies and court cases. In order to deter counterfeiters and bad-faith registrants, it calls for stricter fines, more advanced AI-powered monitoring tools for digital enforcement, and greater international collaboration in harmonizing trademark rules.
Effective trademark protection is essential for promoting innovation, upholding market integrity, and guaranteeing fair competition in an era of growing digital interconnection. This study offers a thorough examination of the changing risks to trademark rights and suggests legislative measures to fortify legal safeguards against new business and technological obstacles. The goal of this study is to add to the current discussion on intellectual property rights and the pressing need for updated, standardized international enforcement systems.
