Important Notice: Our web hosting provider recently started charging us for additional visits, which was unexpected. In response, we're seeking donations. Depending on the situation, we may explore different monetization options for our Community and Expert Contributors. It's crucial to provide more returns for their expertise and offer more Expert Validated Answers or AI Validated Answers. Learn more about our hosting issue here.

Whether the proprietor of an unregistered trade mark can initiate legal action?

April 26, 2017Action initiate Legal Mark proprietor Trade unregistered

0

Posted

Whether the proprietor of an unregistered trade mark can initiate legal action?

1 Answer

0

Posted

Yes. The proprietor of an unregistered mark may bring legal action against the subsequent user by filing a civil suit for ‘ passing off ‘ action on the basis of ‘ prior user ‘. Further he can lodge criminal complaint also under the provisions of the Trademarks Act.