Assignability and transmissibility of certification trade marks

Q: When did Section 43 of the Trade Marks Act come into force?

Section 43 of the Trade Marks Act, cited as Trade Marks Act 43, 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.

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

Section 43 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999 deals with assignability and transmissibility of certification trade marks. A certification trade mark shall not be assignable or transmissible otherwise than with the consent of the Registrar, for which application shall be made in writing in the prescribed manner. The Act came into force on 15 Sep 2003.

A certification trade mark shall not be assignable or transmissible otherwise than with the consent of the Registrar, for which application shall be made in writing in the prescribed manner.
Section 43, The Trade Marks Act, 1999 (Act 47 of 1999).

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s. 157 Power to make rules

Questions about Section 43

What does Section 43 of the Trade Marks Act deal with?

Section 43 of the Trade Marks Act is headed "Assignability and transmissibility of certification trade marks". A certification trade mark shall not be assignable or transmissible otherwise than with the consent of the Registrar, for which application shall be made in writing in the prescribed manner.

How do I find court cases under Section 43 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 43, section 43 Trade Marks Act, section 43 of the Trade Marks Act. People searching for it also type trade marks act s 43. 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 43 of the Trade Marks Act, and has it changed?

1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.

When did Section 43 of the Trade Marks Act come into force?

Section 43 of the Trade Marks Act, cited as Trade Marks Act 43, 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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