Section 9: Absolute grounds for refusal of registration

Q: What does Section 9 of The Trade Marks Act, 1999 (TMA) deal with?

Section 9 TMA pertains to "Absolute grounds for refusal of registration". It is part of the The Trade Marks Act, 1999, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 9 of The Trade Marks Act, 1999 (TMA) governs absolute grounds for refusal of registration. As verified on 22 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 9 TMA still in force?

Yes, Section 9 of the The Trade Marks Act, 1999 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 9 TMA?

धारा 9 TMA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 9 of the The Trade Marks Act, 1999. Section 9 of The Trade Marks Act, 1999 (TMA) governs absolute grounds for refusal of registration. As verified on 22 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 9 TMA?

Dhara 9 TMA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 9 of the The Trade Marks Act, 1999. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 9 of The Trade Marks Act, 1999 (TMA) governs absolute grounds for refusal of registration. As verified on 22 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 9 of The Trade Marks Act, 1999?

Cite as: "Section 9, The Trade Marks Act, 1999 (TMA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Trade Marks Act, 1999, 1999, § 9 (India).

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