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The Trade Marks Act, 1999

Agents

In force From 15 Sep 2003 Act 47 of 1999 As on 17 Oct 2026

Act 47 of 1999 Ministry Commerce and Industry Enacted 30 Dec 1999 In force 15 Sep 2003 Cited by 1 provision Instruments 2

Section 145 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999 deals with agents. Where, by or under this Act, any act, other than the making of an affidavit, is required to be done before the Registrar by any person, the act may, subject to the rules made in this behalf, be done instead of by that person himself, by a person duly authorised in the prescribed manner, who is-- (a) The Act came into force on 15 Sep 2003.

Where, by or under this Act, any act, other than the making of an affidavit, is required to be done before the Registrar by any person, the act may, subject to the rules made in this behalf, be done instead of by that person himself, by a person duly authorised in the prescribed manner, who is--

(a) a legal practitioner, or

(b) a person registered in the prescribed manner as a trade marks agent, or

(c) a person in the sole and regular employment of the principal.

Section 145, The Trade Marks Act, 1999 (Act 47 of 1999).

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  1. s. 157 Power to make rules

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Questions about Section 145

What does Section 145 of the Trade Marks Act deal with?

Section 145 of the Trade Marks Act is headed "Agents". Where, by or under this Act, any act, other than the making of an affidavit, is required to be done before the Registrar by any person, the act may, subject to the rules made in this behalf, be done instead of by that person himself, by a person duly authorised in the prescribed manner, who is-- (a)

How do I find court cases under Section 145 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 145, section 145 Trade Marks Act, section 145 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 145 of the Trade Marks Act, and has it changed?

1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it. The rules and notifications made under it are where it actually bites, and there is one: most recently The Trade Marks Rules, 2002 (2002).

When did Section 145 of the Trade Marks Act come into force?

Section 145 of the Trade Marks Act, cited as Trade Marks Act 145, 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

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