Declaration as to ownership of trade mark not registrable under the Registration Act, 1908
Section 152 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999 deals with declaration as to ownership of trade mark not registrable under the Registration Act, 1908. Notwithstanding anything contained in the Registration Act, 1908 (16 of 1908), no document declaring or purporting to declare the ownership or title of a person to a trade mark other than a registered trade mark shall be registered under that Act. The Act came into force on 15 Sep 2003.
Notwithstanding anything contained in the Registration Act, 1908 (16 of 1908), no document declaring or purporting to declare the ownership or title of a person to a trade mark other than a registered trade mark shall be registered under that Act.
Section 152, The Trade Marks Act, 1999 (Act 47 of 1999).
Questions about Section 152
What does Section 152 of the Trade Marks Act deal with?
Section 152 of the Trade Marks Act is headed "Declaration as to ownership of trade mark not registrable under the Registration Act, 1908". Notwithstanding anything contained in the Registration Act, 1908 (16 of 1908), no document declaring or purporting to declare the ownership or title of a person to a trade mark other than a registered trade mark shall be registered under that Act.
How do I find court cases under Section 152 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 152, section 152 Trade Marks Act, section 152 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 152 of the Trade Marks Act come into force?
Section 152 of the Trade Marks Act, cited as Trade Marks Act 152, 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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