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We live in a world which is so diverse and dynamic in nature. As we say there are no two persons who are alike a hundred percent but it the likely hood of someone’s trade mark being identical to another’s is more. So, trademarks require protection as and when they are created. But the simple question that rises is that since the statutes are in order today for the protection of trademarks, is it necessary for one to go through the registration process as envisaged in the act? Can someone who does not have a registered trademark seek protection? Is it possible to apply some test case to case basis to identify the ownership of a trademark? Are the provisions for protection absolute? This paper includes precedents and literature from books to answer the above questions. Effects of acquiescence are also discussed for the purpose of limitation to prior user’s right. This paper also includes the practical applications of the provisions through various high court and supreme court judgements. Provisions relating to passing off are also discussed.
Keywords:
Prior Use, Action of Passing Off, Practical, Trademarks Act, Act of 1857
Cite Article:
"Prior Art As A Defense: Scope And Limitations In Trademark Law In India", International Journal of Science & Engineering Development Research (www.ijrti.org), ISSN:2455-2631, Vol.7, Issue 11, page no.725 - 727, November-2022, Available :http://www.ijrti.org/papers/IJRTI2211101.pdf
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2456-3315 | IMPACT FACTOR: 8.14 Calculated By Google Scholar| ESTD YEAR: 2016
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