Registered user to be impleaded in certain proceedings
Section 136 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999 deals with registered user to be impleaded in certain proceedings. In every proceeding under chapter VII or under section 91, every registered user of a trade mark using by way of permitted use, who is not himself an applicant in respect of any proceeding under that Chapter or section, shall be made a party to the proceeding. The Act came into force on 15 Sep 2003.
(1) In every proceeding under chapter VII or under section 91, every registered user of a trade mark using by way of permitted use, who is not himself an applicant in respect of any proceeding under that Chapter or section, shall be made a party to the proceeding.
(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in any other law, a registered user so made a party to the proceeding shall not be liable for any costs unless he enters an appearance and takes part in the proceeding.
Section 136, The Trade Marks Act, 1999 (Act 47 of 1999).
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Questions about Section 136
What does Section 136 of the Trade Marks Act deal with?
Section 136 of the Trade Marks Act is headed "Registered user to be impleaded in certain proceedings". In every proceeding under chapter VII or under section 91, every registered user of a trade mark using by way of permitted use, who is not himself an applicant in respect of any proceeding under that Chapter or section, shall be made a party to the proceeding.
How do I find court cases under Section 136 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 136, section 136 Trade Marks Act, section 136 of the Trade Marks Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
What should I read with Section 136 of the Trade Marks Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 91 (Appeals to High Court), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When did Section 136 of the Trade Marks Act come into force?
Section 136 of the Trade Marks Act, cited as Trade Marks Act 136, 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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