Section 65 of The Trade Marks Act, 1999
Summary
- This provision mandates that the rules governing the use of a collective mark must be available for anyone to look at.
- It applies specifically to the regulations mentioned in sub-section (1) of section 63.
- It dictates that these regulations must be kept open for public inspection in the exact same manner as the trade marks register itself.
- It specifically points to section 148 as the guideline for how this public inspection should be handled.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Under Section 65 of The Trade Marks Act, 1999, are the rules of a collective mark kept secret?
No, Section 65 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999 clearly states that the regulations governing a collective mark must be open to public inspection.
2. According to Section 65 of the 1999 Trade Marks legislation, how do I inspect collective mark regulations?
You can inspect them in the same way you would inspect the main register, as Section 65 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999 applies the inspection rules of section 148 to these documents.
3. Does Section 65 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999 apply to all types of trade marks?
No, Section 65 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999 specifically applies to the regulations governing the use of collective marks.
Test yourself
Q1.What must happen to the regulations governing a collective mark?
Q2.Which document serves as the model for how these regulations should be made available for inspection?
Q3.Which section's guidelines govern the inspection process mentioned in this provision?
Q4.To which specific regulations does this provision apply?