CURRENT AFFAIRS

2017

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The Trade Mark Rules, 2017 came into effect on 6 March 2017.This rule will replace the erstwhile Trade Mark Rules of which year
A
2000
B
1967
C
1987
D
2002
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Trade Mark Rules, 2017 have been notified and have come into effect from 06th March, 2017. These Rules, which replace the erstwhile Trade Mark Rules 2002, will streamline and simplify the processing of Trade Mark applications.

Detailed explanation-2: -(1) When a trade mark consists of several matters, its registration shall confer on the proprietor exclusive right to the use of the trade mark taken as a whole.

Detailed explanation-3: -Evidence in Support of Opposition: Rule 45 ofThe Trademark Rules, 2017, states that the opposing party has to produce evidence to support its objection within 2 months (extendable by one month) of receiving the copy of the counter-statement filed by the applicant.

Detailed explanation-4: -25. Statement of user in applications.-(1) An application to register a trademark shall, unless the trademark is proposed to be used, contain a statement of the period during which, and the person by whom it has been used in respect of all the goods or services mentioned in the application.

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