{"id":21592,"date":"2020-02-03T09:30:01","date_gmt":"2020-02-03T09:30:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/?p=21592"},"modified":"2026-03-26T13:36:01","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T08:06:01","slug":"cancellation-registered-trademark","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/cancellation-registered-trademark\/","title":{"rendered":"Cancellation Of a Registered Trademark In India : Complete guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Indian trademark law provides for the cancellation\u00a0registered trademark if, for a constant period of 5 years and 3 months from the date on which the mark was entered into the Trade Marks Register. The scenarios under which your <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/trademark-guide-definition-classes-registration-process-fees-time\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">trademark<\/a> <\/strong>can be canceled will originate under <strong>Section 47 of the Trademark Act, 1999<\/strong>. In this article, we will inform you how a Non-used trademark gets canceled.<\/p>\r\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><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\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" 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href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/cancellation-registered-trademark\/#Cases_of_Trademark_Cancellation\" title=\"Cases of Trademark Cancellation\u00a0\">Cases of Trademark Cancellation\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/cancellation-registered-trademark\/#Who_can_file_for_cancellation_proceedings\" title=\"Who can file for cancellation proceedings?\">Who can file for cancellation proceedings?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/cancellation-registered-trademark\/#Steps_to_avoid_Trademark_Cancellation\" title=\"Steps to avoid Trademark Cancellation\">Steps to avoid Trademark Cancellation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/cancellation-registered-trademark\/#Documents_required_for_Cancellation_of_a_trademark\" title=\"Documents required for Cancellation of a trademark\">Documents required for Cancellation of a trademark<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/cancellation-registered-trademark\/#How_much_does_a_trademark_cancellation_cost\" title=\"How much does a trademark cancellation cost?\">How much does a trademark cancellation cost?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/cancellation-registered-trademark\/#Basic_information_required_while_applying_for_Trademark_Cancellation\" title=\"Basic information required while applying for Trademark Cancellation:\">Basic information required while applying for Trademark Cancellation:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/cancellation-registered-trademark\/#Reasons_to_Consider_Using_Trademark_Cancellation\" title=\"Reasons to Consider Using Trademark Cancellation\">Reasons to Consider Using Trademark Cancellation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/cancellation-registered-trademark\/#Trademark_Cancellation_Grounds\" title=\"Trademark Cancellation Grounds\">Trademark Cancellation Grounds<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/cancellation-registered-trademark\/#Cancellation_Within_5_Years\" title=\"Cancellation Within 5 Years\">Cancellation Within 5 Years<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/cancellation-registered-trademark\/#Cancellation_after_5_Years\" title=\"Cancellation after 5 Years\">Cancellation after 5 Years<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/cancellation-registered-trademark\/#Outcomes_of_Trademark_Cancellation\" title=\"Outcomes of Trademark Cancellation\">Outcomes of Trademark Cancellation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/cancellation-registered-trademark\/#Another_reason_for_filling_trademark_cancellation_or_rectification\" title=\"Another reason for filling trademark cancellation or rectification\">Another reason for filling trademark cancellation or rectification<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/cancellation-registered-trademark\/#Trademark_Non-use_Cancellation\" title=\"Trademark Non-use Cancellation\">Trademark Non-use Cancellation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/cancellation-registered-trademark\/#Important_points_in_trademark_cancellation\" title=\"Important points in trademark cancellation\">Important points in trademark cancellation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/cancellation-registered-trademark\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/cancellation-registered-trademark\/#Frequently_Asked_Question\" title=\"Frequently Asked Question\">Frequently Asked Question<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction_to_Cancellation_of_a_trademark\"><\/span><strong>Introduction to Cancellation of a trademark<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">A trademark cancellation is a legal procedure before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) for removal of the registered trademark from the registry. There are certain provisions for Trademark. Section 47 of the Trademark Act deals with rules of eliminating trademark.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0A registered trademark is directed to cancellation under specific conditions.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If it is confirmed that the trademark was registered without any bona fide purpose of use by the owner<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If the trademark hasn\u2019t been practiced for a constant period of five (5) years from the date of registration of the mark.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Trademark cancellation is necessary because it preserves the property of business owners. It also protects their capacity to compete in the free market. An application for a mark can be rejected if there is an alike mark already registered. If the candidate believes they have the right to the trademark, they may file an appeal for the cancellation to protect their possible right to the mark.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cases_of_Trademark_Cancellation\"><\/span><strong>Cases of Trademark Cancellation\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n<div id=\"attachment_21598\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21598\" class=\"wp-image-21598 size-400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Case-of-trademark-cancellation-400x222.png\" alt=\"Cancellation Registered Trademark \" width=\"400\" height=\"222\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Case-of-trademark-cancellation-200x111.png 200w, https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Case-of-trademark-cancellation-300x167.png 300w, https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Case-of-trademark-cancellation-400x222.png 400w, https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Case-of-trademark-cancellation-600x333.png 600w, https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Case-of-trademark-cancellation-768x427.png 768w, https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Case-of-trademark-cancellation-800x444.png 800w, https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Case-of-trademark-cancellation.png 810w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-21598\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cancellation Registered Trademark<\/p><\/div>\r\n\r\n<ol>\r\n\t<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Starbucks<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">: The intellectual property rights of the famous Starbucks Corporation, which runs on an international level, have been infringed by a Palestinian company operating under the name of &#8220;Stars and Bucks&#8221; in both Ramallah and Nablus.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">PayPal<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">: PayPal has accused PayTM of copying its logo to grow its own user base. The US-based e-wallet, a pioneer in digital transactions, claims that PayTM had no other reason to use the same two-tone color scheme in its trademark infringement complaint with the Indian Trademark Office. And though the colors of a logo may not mean anything to the common observer, smaller matters have been at the center of\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"_e75a791d-denali-editor-page-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/prevent-trademark-infringement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">trademark infringement<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0cases in the past. And, as we shall see, with very good reason.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Eclairs<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">: Cadbury is very particular about intellectual property. In some jurisdictions, it even owns the right to the use of a shade of purple on chocolate wrappers. In India, it had registered three trademarks containing the word Eclairs (Chocolate Eclairs, Orange Flavoured Chocolate Eclairs, and Chocolate Eclairs Pop). All three names were, however, not in use despite being registered way back in 1972. I won the case in 2015, after being in court over the matter for more than a decade.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_can_file_for_cancellation_proceedings\"><\/span><strong>Who can file for cancellation proceedings?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Any person (aggrieved person) who got affected\/damaged by the registration or someone who has a pending trademark for the same mark.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Or, any person who is interested in getting the mark removed from the register to fend off the damage if the mark is determined.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">It cannot be filed anonymously, the onus of proving the identity remains on the owner.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Steps_to_avoid_Trademark_Cancellation\"><\/span><strong>Steps to avoid Trademark Cancellation<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">There are a few ways to minimize the likelihood of having a trademark canceled.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Choose the Right trademark from start:\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The most usual reason to cancel a trademark is linked to the first selection of trademark. The similar trademarks will confuse the consumers and create problems if the trademark registers. Get a trademark search done by the trademark lawyer before using a trademark.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">File trademark renewal &amp; declaration of use:<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0Even the trademark rights can go on endlessly, there are still maintenance documents that must be filed.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Keep control over the trademark:\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">A trademark owner must check the trademark. And if it does not work on it trademark rights can be lost. Hence, if subsidiaries or associate companies will use a trademark there must be a written license agreement in place.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Be Particular while using the trademark:\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">When registering for a trademark or filing a declaration of use, it\u2019s important to be precise when listing the products or services the trademark is being applied for. Saying that it\u2019s being applied on all of a company\u2019s products when it\u2019s only being used on particular items, for instance, may be grounds for cancellation.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Keep trademark in use:\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If it\u2019s confirmed that you haven\u2019t used or maintained your trademark for a vital period, someone may cancel your trademark claiming abandonment. 3 years of non-use is deemed presumptive abandonment.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Fight Upon Genericization:\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Many companies have been removed from their exclusive trademark rights because they allowed their trademark to become genericized. Once the public sees a trademark as a descriptor rather than branding, it could come into the public domain and be used by anyone.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Documents_required_for_Cancellation_of_a_trademark\"><\/span><strong>Documents required for Cancellation of a trademark<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>The documents needed for filing a rectification\/ cancellation are as follows:<\/p>\r\n<ol type=\"1\">\r\n\t<li>An application is to be created in triplicate on the requisite form<\/li>\r\n\t<li>A statement of the case, setting out the nature of the Applicant\u2019s interest, facts upon which the case is based and the relief that is sought.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_does_a_trademark_cancellation_cost\"><\/span><strong>How much does a trademark cancellation cost?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">There is a fee for schedule for TTAB trademark oppositions and cancellations which differ from state to state in India. You will see that our attorney\u2019s fees become variable during the discovery phase. As the amount of discovery to request and review will be uncertain. Some forms of discovery, such as depositions, need great preparation which points to large attorney\u2019s fees. Keep in mind that attorney\u2019s fees can vary broadly during the discovery phase, motion practice and trial phase.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">TTAB procedures are typically less expensive than trademark litigation in federal court for some reasons:<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">There are no court hearings, so your attorney does not have to make any personal appearances. All filings are done in writing and submitted online.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Discovery depositions are less frequent in TTAB proceedings than in federal court lawsuits.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">There is generally less at stake in a trademark cancellation, which deals only with the issue of registration, than a federal lawsuit which often deals with trademark infringement and corresponding money damages and injunctions.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">All over, the speed of an average TTAB proceeding is slower than a normal federal court lawsuit. While extensions of time are familiar in both venues, the TTAB is famous for taking a long time to fix even minor issues.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Basic_information_required_while_applying_for_Trademark_Cancellation\"><\/span><strong>Basic information required while applying for Trademark Cancellation:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<div class=\"table-1\">\r\n<table width=\"100%\">\r\n<thead>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td align=\"left\">\u00a0Who can file the appeal for trademark cancellation?<\/td>\r\n<td align=\"left\">\u00a0Any person whose trading interest harmed by the registration of the trademark including dilution by tarnishment.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td align=\"left\">\u00a0What is included in the appeal for cancellation?<\/td>\r\n<td align=\"left\">\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li>Caption of the parties ( parties here refer to any individual or company copying your mark)<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Factual background<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Grounds for cancellation<\/li>\r\n\t<li>Relief<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td align=\"left\">Where can I file a cancellation appeal for a trademark?<\/td>\r\n<td align=\"left\">\u00a0The appeal can be filed at the trademark office where the trademark actually registered.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td align=\"left\">Is the registrar order appealable?<\/td>\r\n<td align=\"left\">\u00a0Yes, the appeal can be filed before the Intellectual Property Appellate Board within 3 months from the date when the order is communicated.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reasons_to_Consider_Using_Trademark_Cancellation\"><\/span><strong>Reasons to Consider Using Trademark Cancellation<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">You must consider trademark cancellation if you think that you will be damaged by the mark&#8217;s existence. This can be because:<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Your marks or business will be declined by the mark&#8217;s existence<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The presence of the mark conflicts with your ability to honestly compete<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The mark will harm your business&#8217;s reputation or operations<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If you require to file for a trademark cancellation, you have two filing choices. Many trademark cancellations appeals are filed with TTAB i.e. Trademark Trial and Appeal Board. They will also hear your case. It is also feasible for a federal court to cancel a trademark. This normally occurs during litigation of a separate court case.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Trademark_Cancellation_Grounds\"><\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Trademark Cancellation Grounds<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The first step in canceling a trademark is to file an appeal for cancellation. In your appeal for cancellation, you will need to must proves to cancel the trademark. You will also require to pay the registration fee. It can be done either offline or online.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Second, you must demonstrate there are reasons for the trademark to be canceled. You can ask a trademark cancellation 5 years after it was first registered. A cancellation may also be requested within 5 years of re-publication if you reach certain conditions.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"table-1\">\r\n<table width=\"100%\">\r\n<thead>\r\n<tr>\r\n<th align=\"left\">\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cancellation_Within_5_Years\"><\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Cancellation Within 5 Years<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<\/th>\r\n<th align=\"left\">\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cancellation_after_5_Years\"><\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Cancellation after 5 Years<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td align=\"left\">\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The trademark can be confused with your property or business.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td align=\"left\">\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The mark has become so familiar that it is now a general term<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td align=\"left\">\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">You were practicing the trademark before the registered owner<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td align=\"left\">\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">It defines a functional use<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td align=\"left\">\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The mark is someone&#8217;s last name, is descriptive on a basic level, or describes a location like a country or a city<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td align=\"left\">\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The mark has been lawfully abandoned by its proprietor<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td align=\"left\">\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">It is deceptive in some way<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td align=\"left\">\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">It was registered in a fraudulent manner or t<\/span>he trademark has never been published under the provisions of a Federal Trademark Act<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td align=\"left\">\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The mark was not being applied before registration or you can prove that the owner never expected to use the mark<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td align=\"left\">\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The trademark is immoral, deceptive or scandalous in some way &amp; t<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">he owner allows the mark to be used incorrectly<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td align=\"left\">\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The mark hasn&#8217;t been used or maintained in at least 3 years<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td align=\"left\">\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The mark is disparaging or infers a false connection with people, beliefs, national emblems or origin, or institutions<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td align=\"left\">\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The registration was fraudulent<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td align=\"left\">\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The registrant either does not or cannot, check the trademark<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td align=\"left\">\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The mark reduces the usefulness or trade name of another mark<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td align=\"left\">\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The registrant will not guarantee the goods and services of those who own the mark&#8217;s conditions or standards<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td align=\"left\">\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">There were important errors made in the first filing of the existing mark<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td align=\"left\">\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The owner of a certification mark produces or sells goods and services to which the mark applies<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Finally, the Federal Trade Commission can apply to have a trademark canceled if it:<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Becomes general<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The registrant produces or sells goods and services<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The registrant denies approving goods and services<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Outcomes_of_Trademark_Cancellation\"><\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Outcomes of Trademark Cancellation<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">At the end of your hearings, there will be one of five results:<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ol>\r\n\t<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If you are challenging a pending registration, it may be rejected<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The mark may be canceled completely or its use may be restricted in case cancellation is allowed<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The mark&#8217;s registration may be denied, or any number of different marks if the case for interference<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Registration of the mark may be assigned to its rightful owner<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Dual ownership of the mark may be given. However, there will be limitations and restrictions to stop dilution and brand confusion<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Understand that no financial damages or fee compensation will be given during these hearings. The only thing that will be judged is ownership of the trademark in question.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Another_reason_for_filling_trademark_cancellation_or_rectification\"><\/span><strong>Another reason for filling trademark cancellation or rectification<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>i) That the registration was done without proper cause or registration was received by misrepresentation of facts, same as earlier mark registered.<\/p>\r\n<p>ii) That the mark was wrongly remaining on the register in case it is against some legal provisions of the Act or likely to cause confusion.<\/p>\r\n<p>iii) Doing any modifications, amendments, or corrections in contact with any registered trademark as per the current progress.<\/p>\r\n<p>iv) Non-use of any registered trademark for more than 5 years by the registered owner.<\/p>\r\n<p>v) Not renewing the original or previous registration of a trademark.<\/p>\r\n<p>vi) A trademark can be canceled from the register in case registration is received by fraud. Especially, where the registration has been received by suppression of material fact or false statement it is known as registration received by fraud.<\/p>\r\n<p>vii) Inclusion or addition of certain more classes or goods or services, in case it is against the business extent of the registered trademark.<\/p>\r\n<p>viii) Non-conformity with one or more grounds specified in Section 9 and Section 11 of the Indian Trade Marks Act of 1999.<\/p>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Trademark_Non-use_Cancellation\"><\/span><strong>Trademark Non-use Cancellation<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The elimination of any registered trademark from the Register of Trade Marks, based on the non-use of the trademark during 5 years after its registration &amp; 3 months before the date of filing the registration application, about the goods or products defined in the registration application, is termed as the\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">trademark non-use cancellation<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0in India also in countries abroad. Such a case may also be named as the removal of a trademark from the register based on non-usage.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Section 47 of the Indian Trade Marks Act of 1999 deals only with the cancellation or elimination of any registered trademark from the Register of Trade Marks only based on the ground of non-usage of the trademark in connection with the defined goods or products, for the given time limit. Promptly, any registered trademark is unsafe to such cancellation or removal, if it is subject to any of the following 2 conditions or situations:<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If a trademark has not been used in commerce of all those classes of goods or products which have been defined in the registration application, after or before its registration.<\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If the registered trademark has not been in commercial use regarding any of the classes of goods or products named in the registration application, during 5 years after its registration or 3 months before the date of filing the application<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Important_points_in_trademark_cancellation\"><\/span><strong>Important points in trademark cancellation<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<ol>\r\n\t<li>A registered trademark is applicable for 10 years from the date of application. It can be renewed every 10 years. There are chances for cancellation anytime during its validity.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<ol start=\"2\" type=\"1\">\r\n\t<li>A registered trademark is open for cancellation on the application of a person aggrieved if the mark has not been put to commercial use for a period of five years from the date of registration.\u00a0 The necessary point is that it is after the registration date. This is not automatic but only on an appeal being filed for cancellation.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<ol start=\"3\" type=\"1\">\r\n\t<li>A registered trademark is open for cancellation on the application of a person aggrieved if the mark is wrongly registered or wrongly remaining of the trademark register.\u00a0 The person aggrieved is required to show that the mark was registered in contravention of the Trade Mark Act or any other law.\u00a0 Further, the applicant can show that a mark though validly registered has for the change in circumstances become bad and liable to be rectified or canceled.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<ol start=\"4\" type=\"1\">\r\n\t<li>A person aggrieved has the option of filing for a cancellation petition before the Registrar of Trade Mark or before the Intellectual Property Appellate Board.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<ol start=\"5\" type=\"1\">\r\n\t<li>However, when a civil suit is pending, and a person desires to seek the cancellation of a registration, such a petition can be filed only before the Intellectual Property Appellate Board.\u00a0 Moreover, as held in the case of Toyota by the Supreme Court, such an appeal can be filed only after seeking leave of the civil court. The earlier law that a person has an inherent right to seek cancellation has been done away with.\u00a0 Therefore, the civil suit has to be prima facie satisfied that a registered trademark is vulnerable for cancellation.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<ol start=\"6\" type=\"1\">\r\n\t<li>The proceedings asking rectification or cancellation of a registered trademark are an initial proceeding. Therefore, parties are expected to file evidence by way of affidavit.\u00a0 The deponent of the evidence can be subjected to cross-examination.\u00a0 However, in practice, the evidence affidavit is considered to be true unless some glaring inconsistency or factor is shown which could cast doubt on the documents or statements made therein.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<ol start=\"7\" type=\"1\">\r\n\t<li>The decision of the Registrar of Trade Marks is appealable before the IPAB.\u00a0 The Trade Marks Act does not provide for any appeal against the order of IPAB.\u00a0 However, a writ an appeal is maintainable before the jurisdictional High Court.\u00a0 Whereas in Chennai, Mumbai, and Kolkatta such a writ is to listen by a Division Bench, in Delhi High Court like a writ is listen by a Single Judge.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>Apply for trademark application when you find all the points mentioned above. It is better to do trademark search before applying for trademark registration in India. Before applying for trademark registration do refer to your layers and then apply.<\/p>\r\n<p>Are you looking for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/trademark-registration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">trademark registration<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Legalraasta<\/a> offers the service along with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/trademark-renewal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">trademark renewal.<\/a> Even we offer service of a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/trademark-search\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">trademark search<\/a> tool for free. Link in with our expert team they will guide all the registration procedures. Give us a call on<strong>\u00a0 <a href=\"tel:+918750048585\">+918750048585<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>. Do send your doubts on Email:\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:contact@legalraasta.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">contact@legalraasta.com<\/a>.\u00a0we have. We serve the best online ca services, forget the rest.<\/p>\r\n<blockquote>\r\n<p>Related Articles<\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/get-trademark-rectification\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">How to get trademark recitification\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/trademark-application-infringing-trademark\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Trademark application : How can you oppose a trademark application infringing your trademark?<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Question\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Question<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\">\r\n<div class=\"schema-faq-section\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"> <br \/>\r\n<strong>What is Trademark Cancellation?<\/strong><\/strong>\r\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Trademark cancellation is a simple process where a trademark owner can appeal for trademark cancellation because the third party is copying your marks like logo, music, symbol, etc. Or practicing your mark without permission.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"schema-faq-section\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"> <strong>Who can file an appeal for trademark cancellation?<\/strong> <\/strong>\r\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Any person aggrieved by the lack or exclusion from the register of any entry, or by any entry made in the register without sufficient cause, or by any entry wrongly remaining on the register, or by any mistake or error in any entry in the register, may file for rectification\/ cancellation proceedings. An \u2018aggrieved person\u2019 means any party whose trading interests are affected by the presence of the registration on the register.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"schema-faq-section\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"> <strong>Where does one file cancellation for a trademark?<\/strong> <\/strong>\r\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">An application can be filed in the designated manner before the Trademarks Registry where the application for its registration was filed or at the Appellate Board.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"schema-faq-section\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"> <strong>How to do trademark cancellation?<\/strong> <\/strong>\r\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">For doing trademark cancellation you can contact our expert they will help you in the trademark process, you can call us at <strong><a href=\"tel:+918750048585\">+918750048585<\/a> \u00a0<\/strong>or mail us at contact@legalraasta.com.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"schema-faq-section\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"> <strong>What are the documents required for filing a cancellation?<\/strong> <\/strong>\r\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><br \/>\r\nThe documents required for filing a cancellation are as follows:<br \/>\r\nRequisite form<br \/>\r\nStatement of case, setting out the nature of the Applicant\u2019s interest, facts upon which the case is based and the relief that is sought<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"schema-faq-section\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"> Has a cancellation been filed upon your trademark registration? <\/strong>\r\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">If you are on the getting end of an appeal to cancel, here is a helpful post on protecting against a TTAB trademark cancellation.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"schema-faq-section\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"> <strong>What are the grounds on the trademark cancellation?<\/strong> <\/strong>\r\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, the Indian Trademark Act provides for rectification\/cancellation proceedings. <br \/>\r\nThe mark was not unique at the time of its registration.<br \/>\r\nThe mark disputes with an already existing mark.<br \/>\r\nThe use of the mark is likely to cause confusion and fraud amongst trade and public.<br \/>\r\nThere is no bona fide plan to use the mark. <br \/>\r\nThere has been no use of the mark for a period of 5 years<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"schema-faq-section\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"> <strong>Out of the 5 Trademarks Registries in India where can I file cancellation proceedings?<\/strong> <\/strong>\r\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Cancellation applications can only be filed at the Trademark Registry Ahmedabad, Chennai, Delhi, Kolkata or Mumbai where the trademark was first filed for attaining its registration.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Indian trademark law provides for the cancellation\u00a0registered trademark if, for a constant period of 5 years and 3 months from the date on which the mark was entered into the Trade Marks Register. The scenarios under which your trademark can be canceled will originate under Section 47 of the Trademark Act, 1999. 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