Collective mark not to be misleading as to character or significance
Section 62 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999 deals with collective mark not to be misleading as to character or significance. A collective mark shall not be registered if it is likely to deceive or cause confusion on the part of public in particular if it is likely to be taken to be something other than a collective mark, and in such case the Registrar may require that a mark in respect of which application is made for reg The Act came into force on 15 Sep 2003.
A collective mark shall not be registered if it is likely to deceive or cause confusion on the part of public in particular if it is likely to be taken to be something other than a collective mark, and in such case the Registrar may require that a mark in respect of which application is made for registration comprise some indication that it is a collective mark.
Section 62, The Trade Marks Act, 1999 (Act 47 of 1999).
Questions about Section 62
What does Section 62 of the Trade Marks Act deal with?
Section 62 of the Trade Marks Act is headed "Collective mark not to be misleading as to character or significance". A collective mark shall not be registered if it is likely to deceive or cause confusion on the part of public in particular if it is likely to be taken to be something other than a collective mark, and in such case the Registrar may require that a mark in respect of which application is made for reg
How do I find court cases under Section 62 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 62, section 62 Trade Marks Act, section 62 of the Trade Marks Act. People searching for it also type trade marks act 62 of 1963. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When did Section 62 of the Trade Marks Act come into force?
Section 62 of the Trade Marks Act, cited as Trade Marks Act 62, 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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