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IPR exam question: Discuss the absolute and relative grounds

The question (15 marks)

Discuss the absolute and relative grounds for refusal of registration of a trade mark under the Trade Marks Act 1999, with the help of decided cases. (15 marks)

Standing MU question on syllabus head 3.5; absolute and relative grounds of refusal.

Plan your answer on paper before you look at the authorities — issue first, then the rule, then apply it to these facts.

It tests Unit 3 · Law of Trademarks of Intellectual Property Laws.

Authorities you will need

  • Hindustan Development Corporation (RASOI)
  • Imperial Tobacco (SIMLA)
  • Geep Flashlight (JANTA)
  • Trade Marks Act 1999, ss. 9, 11 and 12

How an answer is marked

A full-marks answer names the issue in one line, states the rule with its section, cites the authority, applies it to these facts and concludes — in that order. The app's model answer for this question is written in exactly that shape, with a checklist to mark your own attempt against.