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Unicita Consulting Pvt. Ltd. in Bangalore successfully assists in a Trademark appeal before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB)

Unicita Consulting was closely involved in filing an appeal for the mark "Red Box Diversity System" on 10 May 2010 before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) of the USPTO. The examiner's decision previously refusing the registration of this mark was successfully reversed by order dated August 19, 2010. Unicita Consulting assisted with the filing of Red Box Diversity System (Serial No.77722602) with the USPTO on 27 April 2009.

Decision on allowing foreign law firms won't be taken without consulting Bar Council - August 25, 2010

In a writ petition, A. K. Balaji sought appropriate action from the Centre and the Bar Council of India (BCI) against nearly 30 foreign law firms which were illegally practising in the country. He also prayed for a direction to prohibit foreign law firms or foreign lawyers from having any legal practice in the country. The question whether or not to allow foreign law firms inside the country is now engaging the attention of the Union Government. It has been the government's policy not to take any decision without consulting the Bar Council of India (BCI), the Centre has submitted before the Madras High Court.

http://www.hindu.com/2010/08/22/stories/2010082251120400.htm

Walgreen outsourcing deal to cut as many as 150 accounting jobs - August 17, 2010

As many as 150 accounting jobs could be eliminated at Walgreen Co.’s Deerfield headquarters within the next 10 months as the drugstore giant outsources the work. The job losses result from Walgreen Co.’s agreement with process-outsourcing firm Genpact, based in India, to take over certain accounting work. Genpact has agreed to acquire Walgreen’s accounting office in Danville, Ill., where 500 former Walgreen employees have become employees of Genpact. The outsourcing is part of Walgreen’s “Rewiring for Growth” initiative, aimed at cutting $1 billion in expenses by fiscal 2011.

http://www.suntimes.com/business/2607024,Walgreen-outsource-jobcuts.article

Remarqueble and Acumenlpo to offer integrated online trademark services - July 2010

Remarqueble, a provider of global trademark registration services, has been selected by AcumenLPO to offer integrated online trademark filing services in India and other countries. AcumenLPO is one of India’s premiere Legal Process Outsourcing Companies and listed in the top 10 globally by the industry standard “Black Book of Outsourcing”. AcumenLPO selected Remarqueble’s online trademark registration platform for its integrated trademark services. With the launch of Remarqueble services in India, Remarqueble expands the breadth of its direct filing service and AcumenLPO is slated to become the leading KPO/LPO for trademark registration and search services in India and other countries.

http://www.prwire.com.au/pr/18945/remarqueble-and-acumenlpo-to-offer-integrated-online-trademark-services