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The Trade Marks Act, 1999

Alteration of registered trade marks

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 59 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999 deals with alteration of registered trade marks. The registered proprietor of a trade mark may apply in the prescribed manner to the Registrar for leave to add to or alter the trade mark in any manner not substantially affecting the identity thereof, and the Registrar may refuse leave or may grant it on such terms and subject to such limitations a The Act came into force on 15 Sep 2003.

(1) The registered proprietor of a trade mark may apply in the prescribed manner to the Registrar for leave to add to or alter the trade mark in any manner not substantially affecting the identity thereof, and the Registrar may refuse leave or may grant it on such terms and subject to such limitations as he may think fit.

(2) The Registrar may cause an application under this section to be advertised in the prescribed manner in any case where it appears to him that it is expedient so to do, and where he does so, if within the prescribed time from the date of the advertisement any person gives notice to the Registrar in the prescribed manner of opposition to the application, the Registrar shall, after hearing the parties if so required, decide the matter.

(3) Where leave is granted under this section, the trade mark as altered shall be advertised in the prescribed manner, unless the application has already been advertised under sub-section (2).

Section 59, The Trade Marks Act, 1999 (Act 47 of 1999).

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Questions about Section 59

What does Section 59 of the Trade Marks Act deal with?

Section 59 of the Trade Marks Act is headed "Alteration of registered trade marks". The registered proprietor of a trade mark may apply in the prescribed manner to the Registrar for leave to add to or alter the trade mark in any manner not substantially affecting the identity thereof, and the Registrar may refuse leave or may grant it on such terms and subject to such limitations a

How do I find court cases under Section 59 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 59, section 59 Trade Marks Act, section 59 of the Trade Marks Act. People searching for it also type trade marks act s 59. 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 59 of the Trade Marks Act, and has it changed?

1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.

When did Section 59 of the Trade Marks Act come into force?

Section 59 of the Trade Marks Act, cited as Trade Marks Act 59, 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.

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