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ARTICLE · 23 MARCH 2026

Store Layout Protection Under Trademark Law

With the business and commercial environment changing so quickly, branding is crucial for drawing in customers through products, designs, colors, lighting, etc.

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Introduction:

With the business and commercial environment changing so quickly, branding is crucial for drawing in customers through products, designs, colors, lighting, etc. Store layout is the arrangement of aisles, product displays, or departmental designs in a way that improves the customer experience or directs customer traffic. It aids in laying the groundwork for merchandising and boosting consumer interaction.  

For example, stores of Apple are well known for minimalist and aesthetic elements as such feature as white tables, glass walls etc., as white is Apple signature colour. Sometimes and gains more recognition for design more than the product or services e.g., Ikea Stores or McDonald’s outlets. Godrej & Boyce Manufacturing Company Limited has filed for a distinct Discussion Area.

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