RESEARCH ETHICS
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS AND PATENT LAW
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Yes
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No
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -You are not required to register your trademark, but where or whether you decide to register your trademark can determine the scope of your rights.
Detailed explanation-2: -Answer: No. Registration of a trademark is not compulsory. However, the registration is the prima facie evidence of the proprietorship of the trademark under registration.
Detailed explanation-3: -Section 13 and 14 of the Act provides that trademarks containing specific names cannot be registered. Trademarks which have a word that is commonly used of any single chemical element or chemical compound in relation to a chemical substance or preparation cannot be registered.
Detailed explanation-4: -Digital Signature Certificates (DSCs) are required for electronically submitting trademark applications and supporting documents with the Trademark Registry in India. The use of a DSC guarantees the validity and integrity of the provided papers and is a safe and secure way for trademark registration.