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Grounds for Refusal of Trademark Registration – Part 1

Author: Intellepedia
July 22, 2019
Intellectual Property, Trademarks

This post explores the absolute grounds for refusal of trademark registration in India, focusing on Section 9 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999. It discusses distinctiveness requirements and the circumstances under which descriptive or customary marks may be registered.

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