Section 9 of Trademark Act, 1999: Absolute grounds for refusal of registration.

Section 9 of Trademark Act, 1999

Absolute grounds for refusal of registration.

Absolute grounds for refusal of registration.—
(1) The trade marks—
(a) which are devoid of any distinctive character, that is to say, not capable of distinguishing the goods or services of one person from those of another person;
(b) which consist exclusively of marks or indications which may serve in trade to designate the kind, quality, quantity, intended purpose, values, geographical origin or the time of production of the goods or rendering of the service or other characteristics of the goods or service;
(c) which consist exclusively of marks or indications which have become customary in the current language or in the bona fide and established practices of the trade, shall not be registered: Provided that a trade mark shall not be refused registration if before the date of application for registration it has acquired a distinctive character as a result of the use made of it or is a well-known trade mark.

 

About us:

Verma Law Associates is an offspring of Advocate Anoop Verma and other experienced Advocates/Lawyers.

Advocate Anoop Verma has been advising individuals, corporates, businesses on a variety of legal issues since his call to the Punjab & Haryana Bar Council.

After gaining years of experience working for law firms, Advocate Anoop Verma opened his own Law firm “Verma Law Associates” where he is able to provide quality legal services at reasonable rates.

During his career, he has been involved in some of the most complicated and high profile cases, and participated in several ground-breaking litigation cases. Having been trained and mentored by some of best lawyers, he brings a unique perspective and varied experience to his practice.

We at Verma Law Associates handles all the cases pertaining to:

  • Criminal Law
  • Banking Law/DRT (Debt Recovery Tribunal)
  • Civil Law
  • Family Disputes
  • Consumer Laws
  • Service Law/Service Matters
  • Company Law/NCLT (National Company Law Tribunal)
  • Motor Accident Claims
  • Property Law

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Advocate Anoop Verma

Punjab & Haryana High Court Chandigarh, DRT Chandigarh

Email: advanoopverma@gmail.com

 

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