Short title, extent and commencement
Section 1 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999 deals with short title, extent and commencement. This Act may be called the Trade Marks Act, 1999. The Act came into force on 15 Sep 2003.
(1) This Act may be called the Trade Marks Act, 1999.
(2) It extends to the whole of India.
(3) It shall come into force on such date 1 as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint:
Provided that different dates may be appointed for different provisions of this Act, and any reference in any such provision to the commencement of this Act shall be construed as a reference to the coming into force of that provision.
Section 1, The Trade Marks Act, 1999 (Act 47 of 1999).
Questions about Section 1
What does Section 1 of the Trade Marks Act deal with?
Section 1 of the Trade Marks Act is headed "Short title, extent and commencement". This Act may be called the Trade Marks Act, 1999.
How do I find court cases under Section 1 of the Trade Marks Act?
In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Trade Marks Act 1, section 1 Trade Marks Act, section 1 of the Trade Marks Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When did Section 1 of the Trade Marks Act come into force?
Section 1 of the Trade Marks Act, cited as Trade Marks Act 1, came into force on 15 Sep 2003, having been enacted on 30 Dec 1999. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
Other sections of this Act
- 2. Definitions and interpretation1911 words
- 157. Power to make rules1216 words
- 11. Relative grounds for refusal of registration985 words
- 47. Removal from register and imposition of limitations on ground of non-use716 words
- 30. Limits on effect of registered trade mark657 words
- 29. Infringement of registered trade marks651 words
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