Chapter II - The Register and Conditions for Registration
Section 3
Section 3: Registrar and authorised officers
The Act identifies the Registrar of Trade Marks and allows other appointed officers to perform authorised functions under the Registrar’s direction.
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This article is for general information. Refer to the Trade Marks Act, 1999 official text for the official provisions. If you need professional advice for your situation, contact Bizeneed.
Statutory text
Bare law
(1) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint a person to be known as the Controller-General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks, who shall be the Registrar of Trade Marks for the purposes of this Act.
(2) The Central Government may appoint such other officers with such designations as it thinks fit for the purpose of discharging, under the superintendence and direction of the Registrar, such functions of the Registrar under this Act as he may from time to time authorise them to discharge.
Rule and business relevance
The Central Government may appoint the Controller-General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks, who is the Registrar for this Act. Other appointed officers discharge functions authorised by the Registrar under superintendence and direction.
Limits and related provisions
This provision does not identify the current officeholder or prove that every official can decide every matter. Check the relevant appointment and authorisation where needed.
Hypothetical business example
Hypothetical example: A business receives an examination decision from a designated officer and checks the officer’s authorised role rather than assuming only the Controller-General personally handles applications.
Practical decision flow
Identify the Registry function involved.
Check the decision-maker’s designated role and relevant authorisation.
Use the applicable Registry procedure for that matter.
Applying the Act and current procedure
Read the statutory rule together with the applicable Trade Marks Rules, current Registry directions and the facts of the particular mark. Forms, fees and procedural requirements should be checked against their current official source before filing.
Practical checklist
Do
- Identify the Registry function involved.
- Check the decision-maker’s designated role and relevant authorisation.
- Use the applicable Registry procedure for that matter.
Avoid
- This provision does not identify the current officeholder or prove that every official can decide every matter. Check the relevant appointment and authorisation where needed.
Glossary
- Registrar
- The statutory office described in subsection (1).
- Authorised officer
- An appointed officer authorised to discharge the relevant Registrar functions.
Frequently asked questions
Must the Registrar personally handle every function?
No. Other appointed officers may discharge authorised functions under the stated supervision.
Does the section name a current person?
No. It establishes the appointment framework.
Who may appoint the officers?
The Central Government as stated in the provision.
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Contact BizeneedLast updated 10 October 2026