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Absolute vs. Relative Grounds for Refusal: A Jurisprudential Analysis of Sections 9 and 11 of the Trademarks Act, 1999

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Devina Singh
Department of Laws, Panjab University, Chandigarh
Published August 16, 2025
Volume Volume II
Issue Issue 8
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Devina Singh (2025). Absolute vs. Relative Grounds for Refusal: A Jurisprudential Analysis of Sections 9 and 11 of the Trademarks Act, 1999. The Indian Journal for Research in Law and Management, Volume II(Issue 8). Retrieved from https://ijrlm.com/journal/absolute-vs-relative-grounds-for-refusal-a-jurisprudential-analysis-of-sections-9-and-11-of-the-trademarks-act-1999/

Abstract

Trademark registration is a crucial step towards legitimising your brand and marking your claim in a competitive environment. The process sets you apart from your counterparts and is an effective way to build your consumer base. This article explores Sections 9 and 11 of the Trademarks Act1 respectively, providing a nuanced understanding of the absolute and relative grounds for refusal with regard to trademark registration.

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