{"id":5700,"date":"2020-03-30T19:32:25","date_gmt":"2020-03-30T14:02:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/?p=5700"},"modified":"2024-11-19T11:23:44","modified_gmt":"2024-11-19T05:53:44","slug":"error-in-trademark-and-file-trademark-rectification","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/error-in-trademark-and-file-trademark-rectification\/","title":{"rendered":"Error in Trademark? File Trademark Rectification"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">Trademark is a unique sign or any mark, which represent the business. It makes the product or service different from others available in the market. For registering trademark, the applicant must file an application with the relevant trademark registrar in prescribed format. If registrar observes any concern, he can mark CHK Fail and request<a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/trademark-rectification\"><strong> trademark rectification<\/strong><\/a> of trademark application. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this blog, we will explain about the trademark, reasons for\ntrademark rectification, and how to file Trademark Rectification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Page Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" 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href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/error-in-trademark-and-file-trademark-rectification\/#What_is_Trademark_Rectification\" >What is Trademark\nRectification?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/error-in-trademark-and-file-trademark-rectification\/#What_is_a_Trademark\" >What is a\nTrademark?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/error-in-trademark-and-file-trademark-rectification\/#What_are_the_signs_of_trademark\" >What are the signs of trademark?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/error-in-trademark-and-file-trademark-rectification\/#What_can_be_Registered_as_Trademark\" >What can be Registered as Trademark?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/error-in-trademark-and-file-trademark-rectification\/#What_are_the_Advantages_of_Trademark_Registration\" >What are the Advantages of Trademark Registration?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/error-in-trademark-and-file-trademark-rectification\/#Who_can_file_Trademark_Rectification_Petition\" >Who can file Trademark Rectification Petition?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/error-in-trademark-and-file-trademark-rectification\/#What_are_the_grounds_for_the_filing_trademark_rectification\" >What are the grounds for the filing trademark rectification?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/error-in-trademark-and-file-trademark-rectification\/#What_are_the_precautions_to_be_undertaken_to_prevent_the_rectification\" >What are the precautions to be undertaken to prevent the\nrectification?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/error-in-trademark-and-file-trademark-rectification\/#What_are_the_important_aspects_of_filling_Trademark_rectification\" >What are the important aspects of filling Trademark\nrectification?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/error-in-trademark-and-file-trademark-rectification\/#What_are_the_documents_required_for_the_trademark_rectification\" >What\nare the documents required for the trademark rectification?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/error-in-trademark-and-file-trademark-rectification\/#What_is_the_procedure_for_trademark_Rectification\" >What is the procedure for trademark Rectification?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/error-in-trademark-and-file-trademark-rectification\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Trademark_Rectification\"><\/span>What is Trademark\nRectification?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s a legal procedure for making correction or\nrectification of an error or omission which has been made while furnishing the\ndetails of the trademark. These errors are recorded in the trademark register,\nafter its registration. This can happen if mark may have been wrongfully registered\nor still have remained in register even after its expiry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, for such cases, the <strong><em>Indian Trademark Act<\/em><\/strong> provides the provision to file rectification of the\u00a0registered trademarks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_Trademark\"><\/span>What is a\nTrademark?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Trademark is a unique symbol or word or logo, which is used to represent a business, product or service. After the trademark registration, the same logo, symbol, series or work cannot be used by any other person or organization. Trademark remains forever, as long as it remains in use and complete paper has been done, and fees are paid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_signs_of_trademark\"><\/span>What are the signs of trademark?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"649\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/image-68.png\" alt=\"signs of trademark\" class=\"wp-image-5701\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/image-68.png 649w, https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/image-68-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 649px) 100vw, 649px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_be_Registered_as_Trademark\"><\/span>What can be Registered as Trademark?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"579\" height=\"336\" src=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/image-69.png\" alt=\"Registered as Trademark\" class=\"wp-image-5702\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/image-69.png 579w, https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/image-69-300x174.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 579px) 100vw, 579px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_Advantages_of_Trademark_Registration\"><\/span>What are the Advantages of Trademark Registration?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"684\" height=\"557\" src=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/image-70.png\" alt=\"Advantages of Trademark Registration\" class=\"wp-image-5703\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/image-70.png 684w, https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/image-70-300x244.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 684px) 100vw, 684px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_can_file_Trademark_Rectification_Petition\"><\/span>Who can file Trademark Rectification Petition?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>An aggrieved\nparty has the right to file a petition for cancellation or rectification of\ntrademark registration or removal of registration mark. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_grounds_for_the_filing_trademark_rectification\"><\/span>What are the grounds for the filing trademark rectification?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>&nbsp;Section 57,&nbsp;\nof Indian Trademark Act 1999, (Hereinafter referred to as Act, provides\nthe following grounds for filling trademark rectification;<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>If irregularities were observed in <a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/trademark-registration\"><strong>trademark registration<\/strong><\/a>. This means that trademark was registered without sufficient cause, obtained by misrepresenting the facts or same mark is already registered;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If the trademark was wrongfully remained on the register, if it was violating the legal provisions of the Act, or may cause any confusion;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>According to section 57(1), of the Act, if Contravention or failure to observe a condition entered in the register in relation to the registration of the mark, the aggrieved can file trademark rectification;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Further, Trademark rectification can be filed, if register suffer from the absence or omission of entry; for example a condition, a limitation or a condition of registered mark (Section 57 (2));<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&nbsp;Entry or defect while making any entry in the register;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The fee for renewal was not paid;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Registered trademark is not in use from last five years by registered proprietor;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&nbsp;In case where the trademark was not renewed ;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>According to section 31 (1) of the Act, original registration of trademark shall be the prima facie evidence to prove the validity of the mark in all legal proceedings relating to trademark.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"text-left\"><b>Read our article<\/b>:<mark style=\"background: #fffd03 !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/apply-for-online-trademark-registration-in-india\/\">How Can You Apply For Online Trademark Registration in India?<\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_precautions_to_be_undertaken_to_prevent_the_rectification\"><\/span>What are the precautions to be undertaken to prevent the\nrectification?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Time to time\nrenewal of mark should be made;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mark should\nnot be kept unused for a period exceeding five years;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Preserving\nthe original character of the mark and avoiding it&#8217;s becoming ambiguous.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_important_aspects_of_filling_Trademark_rectification\"><\/span>What are the important aspects of filling Trademark\nrectification?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em>The reply should be professional;<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It is\nadvised to the respond for rectification shall be drafted in a professional\nway. The reply to the concerned rose by the trademark examiner shall be in\nresponded back in such a manner, that the chances of successful registration\ncan be improved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em>No Guarantee;<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Further, the\nrectification of trademark does not guarantee the registration of trademark.\nHowever, a professional can make its efforts to address the concern raised by\nthe registrar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>Time<\/em><\/strong> <strong><em>Duration;<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After filing\nthe rectification application, keep track on the application status. Sometimes\nwhile this process applicant needs to respond back time to time. Hence, the\nperiodic check of application status becomes important. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em>Trademark Journal;<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Trademark\njournal is an official gazette of trademark registry. In case the application\ngets accepted by the registry of trademark. The accepted trademark is\nadvertised in trademark journal. Once the approval trademark is advertised, the\nthird party may oppose the registration. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em>Trademark Opposition;<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Trademark act provides a provision to other people to file a notice against the registered trademark within the six-months from the date of publication. The counter-statement shall be made within the 2 months after receiving the notice. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_documents_required_for_the_trademark_rectification\"><\/span>What\nare the documents required for the trademark rectification?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Rectification\nnumber provide while filing an application;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Power of\nattorney signed by the applicant;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Govt.\nIdentity proof of applicant<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_procedure_for_trademark_Rectification\"><\/span>What is the procedure for trademark Rectification?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>File a\nrectification application prescribed format;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Along with\nthe application, attach the statement of the case and shall be submitted along\nwith the prescribed fee;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The\napplication needs to be submitted with registrar or IPAB;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Further,\nafter receiving the application, registrar serves notice to the proprietor for\nfiling the counter-statement;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&nbsp;&nbsp;Once the counter-statement is filed, the case\nreaches to the evidence stage. Parties submit their evidence;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&nbsp;In the last stage after hearing, the order shall\nbe passed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p> Trademark rectification can be prevented if the applicant takes the precautionary measures, like renewal of trademark. We at <a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/\"><strong>Corpbiz<\/strong><\/a> will guide you that how you can save time and money before reaching the stage of trademark rectification. From trademark registration to renewal or filing an <a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/trademark-objection\"><strong>trademark objection<\/strong><\/a>, our team of expert will help you with all the end to end process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"text-left\"><b>Read our article<\/b>:<mark style=\"background: #fffd03 !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/how-to-file-trademark-objection-reply\/\">Know How to File Trademark Objection Reply\n<\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Trademark is a unique sign or any mark, which represent the business. It makes the product or service different from others available in the market. For registering trademark, the applicant must file an application with the relevant trademark registrar in prescribed format. If registrar observes any concern, he can mark CHK Fail and request trademark [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":5704,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[322,2],"tags":[440],"acf":{"service_id":"269"},"authorName":"Shailza Sharma","authorImageUrl":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/IMG-20190927-WA0001-150x150-22.jpg","authorDescription":"Miss Shailza Sharma, BA. LLB graduate from Himachal Pradesh University. 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