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As per the provisions of the Trade Marks Act, 1999, the registration of a trade mark cannot be refused…

Absence of prior use alone does not bar registration, because Section 18 permits an application for a mark proposed to be used. Lack of distinctive character and likelihood…

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As per the provisions of the Trade Marks Act, 1999, the registration of a trade mark cannot be refused solely on the ground that

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Absence of prior use alone does not bar registration, because Section 18 permits an application for a mark proposed to be used. Lack of distinctive character and likelihood of public confusion are grounds for refusal under Section 9.

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