Trademark Rectification

  Overview of Trademark Rectification Trademark rectification formally corrects errors or disputes in registered trademarks to ensure accurate representation of protected goods or services, preserving intellectual property integrity and avoiding abuse or confusion in the market. Legal Provisions and Eligibility: Chapter 7 of the Trademark Act of 1999 in India outlines provisions for Trademark rectification. Section 57 of the Act allows anyone associated with a trademark registration or negatively impacted by one to seek rectification. Eligible parties including those who feel cheated by similarity or illegal registration, Trademark holders, and unrelated third parties. Filing and Jurisdiction: You can file Trademark Rectification requests with the Trademark Registry, Appellate Board, or Tribunal, all authorized to issue Rectification orders. Typically, you file where you first registered, in places like Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, or Delhi. Advantages and Grounds for Rect...