Trade usages, etc., to be taken into consideration
Section 144 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999 deals with trade usages, etc., to be taken into consideration. In any proceeding relating to a trade mark, the [Registrar or the High Court, as the case may be,] shall admit evidence of the usages of the trade concerned and of any relevant trade mark or trade name or get up legitimately used by other persons. The Act came into force on 15 Sep 2003.
In any proceeding relating to a trade mark, the 1[Registrar or the High Court, as the case may be,] shall admit evidence of the usages of the trade concerned and of any relevant trade mark or trade name or get up legitimately used by other persons.
Section 144, The Trade Marks Act, 1999 (Act 47 of 1999).
Questions about Section 144
What does Section 144 of the Trade Marks Act deal with?
Section 144 of the Trade Marks Act is headed "Trade usages, etc., to be taken into consideration". In any proceeding relating to a trade mark, the [Registrar or the High Court, as the case may be,] shall admit evidence of the usages of the trade concerned and of any relevant trade mark or trade name or get up legitimately used by other persons.
How do I find court cases under Section 144 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 144, section 144 Trade Marks Act, section 144 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 144 of the Trade Marks Act come into force?
Section 144 of the Trade Marks Act, cited as Trade Marks Act 144, 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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