{"id":16660,"date":"2020-11-25T13:56:18","date_gmt":"2020-11-25T08:26:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/?p=16660"},"modified":"2021-03-19T18:27:15","modified_gmt":"2021-03-19T12:57:15","slug":"rectification-of-trademark-in-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/rectification-of-trademark-in-india\/","title":{"rendered":"Rectification of Trademark in India: Its Concept and Procedure for Filing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">Trademark Rectification or \u201cRectification of Trademark\u201d denotes a legal process that aims to correct or rectify any act of omission an error that has been made in the details of the trademark after the process of trademark registration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Further, the term Trademark Rectification not only covers the correction of an omission or error but includes any change, alteration, or modification which the applicant wants to make in the application for <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/trademark-registration\" class=\"text-primary\">Trademark Registration<\/a><\/strong> or after getting the certificate of registration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this blog, we will discuss the\nconcept and procedure for filing Rectification of Trademark in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a37723b973cb\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" 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ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/rectification-of-trademark-in-india\/#Who_can_File_Petition_for_Rectification_of_Trademark_in_India\" title=\"Who can File Petition for\nRectification of Trademark in India?\">Who can File Petition for\nRectification of Trademark in India?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/rectification-of-trademark-in-india\/#Where_to_File_Petition_Trademark_Rectification\" title=\"Where to File Petition Trademark\nRectification?\">Where to File Petition Trademark\nRectification?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/rectification-of-trademark-in-india\/#Facts_to_be_Proved_in_a_Trademark_Rectification_Case\" title=\"Facts to be Proved in a Trademark\nRectification Case\">Facts to be Proved in a Trademark\nRectification Case<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/rectification-of-trademark-in-india\/#Grounds_for_Rectification_of_Trademark_in_India\" title=\"Grounds for Rectification of Trademark in India\">Grounds for Rectification of Trademark in India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/rectification-of-trademark-in-india\/#Documents_Required_for_Trademark_Rectification\" title=\"Documents Required for Trademark Rectification\">Documents Required for Trademark Rectification<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/rectification-of-trademark-in-india\/#Procedure_for_Filing_Rectification_of_Trademark_in_India\" title=\"Procedure for Filing Rectification\nof Trademark in India\">Procedure for Filing Rectification\nof Trademark in India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/rectification-of-trademark-in-india\/#Ways_to_Avoid_Trademark_Rectification\" title=\"Ways\nto Avoid Trademark Rectification\">Ways\nto Avoid Trademark Rectification<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/rectification-of-trademark-in-india\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Concept_of_Trademark_Rectification\"><\/span>Concept of Trademark Rectification <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The term \u201cTrademark\nRectification\u201d signifies a method of correcting an act of error or mistake. Further,\nif in case the registrar points out any mistake or error, then the applicant\nneeds to file an application for rectification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Further, the ambit of\nTrademark Rectification includes change,\nalteration, or modification in the application for trademark registration as\nwell.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moreover, an applicant can file for rectification\nat any time whether the said mark is registered or not, and the same includes cancellation\nof registration as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_can_File_Petition_for_Rectification_of_Trademark_in_India\"><\/span>Who can File Petition for\nRectification of Trademark in India?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>An aggrieved party can file a petition\nfor the trademark rectification, removal of the registered mark or the\ncancellation of registration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Further, the term \u201caggrieved person\u201d\nmeans a person whose interest in trading gets affected by the presence of the\nregistration on the trademark register.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_File_Petition_Trademark_Rectification\"><\/span>Where to File Petition Trademark\nRectification?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For Trademark Rectification\nor Cancellation of Trademark, the applicant needs to file an application with\nthe Trademark Registry, where the application for registration was originally\nfiled. Further, in India, the branches of Trademark Registry are located in\nChennai, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Delhi, and Kolkata.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Facts_to_be_Proved_in_a_Trademark_Rectification_Case\"><\/span>Facts to be Proved in a Trademark\nRectification Case<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The facts to be proved in a Trademark\nRectification case are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>That\nthe petitioner has actually suffered;<\/li><li>Proper\nevidence needs to be submitted that the trademark owner is not using the said\nmark<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Further, the burden of proving such\nfacts is with the aggrieved person. Also, it shall be pertinent to note that anonymously\non cannot file the petition for Rectification of Trademark in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Grounds_for_Rectification_of_Trademark_in_India\"><\/span>Grounds for Rectification of Trademark in India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Grounds-for-Rectification-of-Trademark-in-India.png\" alt=\"Rectification of Trademark Grounds\" class=\"wp-image-16661\" width=\"372\" height=\"590\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Grounds-for-Rectification-of-Trademark-in-India.png 630w, https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Grounds-for-Rectification-of-Trademark-in-India-189x300.png 189w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 372px) 100vw, 372px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The different grounds for filing the\npetition for Rectification of Trademark in India are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>To alter the details, address, or any information filed by the applicant;<\/li><li>To change or modify the name of the applicant for obtaining trademark registration;<\/li><li>To change the <strong><a class=\"text-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/trademark-classes-a-guide-on-trademark-classification\/\">classes of the trademark<\/a><\/strong>;<\/li><li>To modify the classification or description for the goods and services or mark or symbol;<\/li><li>To change the design and content of the mark;<\/li><li>To rectify the mistake or error made in the application for trademark registration;<\/li><li>To rectify any mistake or error made while entering information in the register kept with trademark registrar;<\/li><li>When the trademark owner has not timely applied for trademark renewal; <\/li><li>Nonpayment of the fee for <strong><a class=\"text-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/trademark-renewal\">Trademark Renewal<\/a><\/strong>;<\/li><li>Any other grounds mentioned by the Trademark Registrar;<\/li><li>Also, non-conformance to any ground stated under Section 9 and 11 of the&nbsp;Trade Marks Act 1999<sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indiacode.nic.in\/handle\/123456789\/1993?locale=en\" class=\"text-primary\"><strong>[1]<\/strong><\/a><\/sup>;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Documents_Required_for_Trademark_Rectification\"><\/span>Documents Required for Trademark Rectification<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1000\" height=\"678\" src=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Documents-Required-for-Trademark-Rectification.png\" alt=\"Documents Required for Trademark Rectification\" class=\"wp-image-16662\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Documents-Required-for-Trademark-Rectification.png 1000w, https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Documents-Required-for-Trademark-Rectification-300x203.png 300w, https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Documents-Required-for-Trademark-Rectification-768x521.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The documents required for filing the\ncase of Trademark Rectification are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Trademark\nApplication Number;<\/li><li>Power\nof Attorney;<\/li><li>Valid\nIdentity Proof for the Applicant in the form of Aadhar Card, PAN Card, Voter\nID, or Driving License;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Procedure_for_Filing_Rectification_of_Trademark_in_India\"><\/span>Procedure for Filing Rectification\nof Trademark in India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In India, the applicant needs to file\nthe application for rectification of trademark either with the \u201cZonal Registrar\nof Trademark\u201d or with the IPAB (Intellectual Property Appellate Board).\nFurther, the steps involved in the procedure for filing Rectification of Trademark\nin India are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Firstly, the applicant\nneeds to file the application or trademark cancellation or rectification in\ntriplicate; <\/li><li>Further, the application\nmust be made either in Form TM 26 or Form TM 43 for the collective or\ncertification of marks;<\/li><li>The application for rectification\nmust be accompanied by a clear statement of grounds involved;<\/li><li>After receiving the application\nfor rectification, the registrar will then serve a notice to the registered\nproprietor to file his\/ her counter statement;<\/li><li>After the filing of the\ncounter statement, the matter will then be listed at the evidence stage;<\/li><li>At this stage, the\nparties involved will file their relevant evidence in the form of an Affidavit;\n<\/li><li>Lastly, in the next step,\nthe court will hear the matter and will pass an order accordingly;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ways_to_Avoid_Trademark_Rectification\"><\/span>Ways\nto Avoid Trademark Rectification<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The different ways to avoid the case of\nTrademark Rectification are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Timely\nRenewal of Trademark Registration;<\/li><li>Prevents\nthe Original Character of the Trademark granted, so that it doesn\u2019t become\ndeceptive in nature;<\/li><li>Must\nnot keep the trademark unused for the period of 5 years and 3 months;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In a nutshell, Trademark Rectification\u201d signifies\na method of correcting an act of error or mistake. Further, it not only covers the correction\nof an omission or error but includes any change, alteration, or modification\nwhich the applicant wants to make in the application for trademark registration\nor after getting the certificate of registration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, to\nprevent the case of cancellation or rectification or removal of a registered\ntrademark from the register kept by the trademark registrar, there is a need\nfor the applicant to take proper precautions as mentioned above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In case of any other doubt or dilemma, reach out to Swarit Advisors, our experts have more than 10 years of experience in the matter concerning Trademark Registration, Trademark Renewal, and Trademark Objection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Also, Read:<\/b> <mark style=\"background: #fffd03 !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/advantages-of-trademark-registration\/\">What are the Advantages of Trademark Registration?<\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Trademark Rectification or \u201cRectification of Trademark\u201d denotes a legal process that aims to correct or rectify any act of omission an error that has been made in the details of the trademark after the process of trademark registration. 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