History Of IPR : Trademarks

Zildjian, the cymbal and gong company, owns the oldest continuously used U.S. trademark — it should be noted. however, that the first two hundred years of the use of the Zildjian trademark were in Turkey as the family moved to the United States . Venetian glass blowers are thought of as using the longest continuously used trademarks.

Wieliczka a salt mine in Poland , is reported to be the source of the oldest known trademark (circa 1241 A.D.) — even though this trademark A really appellation of origin. Finally. in trademark treatises. it is usually reported that blacksmiths who made swords in the Roman Empire are thought of as being the first users of trademarks

Other notable trademarks that have been used for a long time include Lowenbrau, which claims use since 1383, and Stella Artois , which claims use since 1366.

Registered Trademarks involve registering the trademark with the government. The oldest registered trademarks in various countries include:

Australia: 1905 — a pine tree logo, still in use by Fisons plc. for chemicals.

Hong Kong: 1874 — Nestle’s Eagle Brand for condensed milk.

Japan: 1884 — a design of a seated figure, registered for pills and wound dressings.

United Kingdom: 1876 — The Bass Red Triangle was the first trademark to be registered under the Trade Mark Registration Act 1875.

United States: 1870 — an eagle logo used for paints by Averill Paints, which is no longer in use

In India , the first trademark act is the Trademarks Act of 1940 which extended to the undivided India (India, Pakistan & Bangladesh ). Later, amendments sneaked its way into the trademarks act and such amendments saw the birth of Trademarks Act in India . The amendments were responsible for

• The Trade & Merchandise Marks Act, 1958

 

• The Trademarks Act of 1999 (47 of 1999)

 

• The Trademarks Rules. 2002