In India, the defence of honest concurrent use can be applied in case of registration
Question and options
In India, the defence of honest concurrent use can be applied in case of registration
- Geographical indication of goods
- Patent
- Trademarks
- Industrial designs
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C - Trademarks
Honest concurrent use is a ground for registering identical or similar trade marks under section 12 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999; it has no equivalent in patents, designs or GI registration.
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