THE TRADE AND SERVICE MARKS ACT, 1986
ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS
PART I
PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS
Section
1.
2.
Title
Short title and Commencement.
Interpretation
PART II
ADMINISTRATION, THE REGISTER, POWERS AND FUNCTIONS OF THE
REGISTRAR AND OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE COLLECTION OF
FEES
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
Establishment of the Trade and Service Marks Office.
Officers of the Trade and Service Marks Office.
Seal of the Registrar of Trade and Service Marks.
Register of the Trade and Service Marks.
Evidence.
Hearing before exercise of discretion.
Proceedings before a Registrar.
Oaths and affirmations.
Power to award Costs.
Fees.
Trade and Service Marks Journal.
PART III
ACQUISITION OF THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO A TRADE OR SERVICE MARK
AND CLASSIFICATION
14.
15.
Acquisition of the Exclusive right.
Classification.
PART IV
REGISTRABILITY REQUIREMENTS
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
Distinctiveness.
Effect of limitation or absence of Colour.
Disclaimer.
Prohibition of registration.
Prohibition of registration of identical or resembling trade
and service marks.
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