Certificate of validity
Section 141 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999 deals with certificate of validity. If in any legal proceeding for rectification of the register before the [High Court] a decision is on contest given in favour of the registered proprietor of the trade mark on the issue as to the validity of the registration of the trade mark, the [High Court] may grant a certificate to that effect, The Act came into force on 15 Sep 2003.
If in any legal proceeding for rectification of the register before the 1[High Court] a decision is on contest given in favour of the registered proprietor of the trade mark on the issue as to the validity of the registration of the trade mark, the 1[High Court] may grant a certificate to that effect, and if such a certificate is granted, then, in any subsequent legal proceeding in which the said validity comes into question the said proprietor on obtaining a final order or judgment in his favour affirming validity of the registration of the trade mark shall, unless the said final order or judgment for sufficient reason directs otherwise, be entitled to his full cost charges and expenses as between legal practitioner and client.
Section 141, The Trade Marks Act, 1999 (Act 47 of 1999).
Questions about Section 141
What does Section 141 of the Trade Marks Act deal with?
Section 141 of the Trade Marks Act is headed "Certificate of validity". If in any legal proceeding for rectification of the register before the [High Court] a decision is on contest given in favour of the registered proprietor of the trade mark on the issue as to the validity of the registration of the trade mark, the [High Court] may grant a certificate to that effect,
How do I find court cases under Section 141 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 141, section 141 Trade Marks Act, section 141 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 141 of the Trade Marks Act come into force?
Section 141 of the Trade Marks Act, cited as Trade Marks Act 141, 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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