Absolute and Relative grounds for refusal of trademark registration
Introduction The proprietor of a trademark is eligible to apply for registration of the trademark (Section 18 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999). However, the legislature has imposed some restrictions on trademark registration and provided for the grounds on which registrations of a trademark can be refused. These grounds are given under two heads in […]
What is a Trademark, Its Need and Kinds of Trademark
Introduction Trade mark is a kind of intellectual property that has its application in the field of trade and protects the interests of traders and consumers. Trade mark law ensures that a business not entitled to use a trade mark doesn’t use it to deceive the consumers as to the origin of any goods or […]