Chapter II - The Register and Conditions for Registration
Section 5
Section 5: Trade Marks Registry and offices
The Act continues the Trade Marks Registry and provides for its head office, branches, territorial functions and seal.
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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) For the purposes of this Act, there shall be a trade marks registry and the Trade Marks Registry established under the Trade and Merchandise Marks Act, 1958 (43 of 1958) shall be the Trade Marks Registry under this Act.
(2) The head office of the Trade Marks Registry shall be at such place as the Central Government may specify, and for the purpose of facilitating the registration of trade marks, there may be established at such places as the Central Government may think fit branch offices of the Trade Marks Registry.
(3) The Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, define the territorial limits within which an office of the Trade Marks Registry may exercise its functions.
(4) There shall be a seal of the Trade Marks Registry.
Rule and business relevance
The Central Government specifies the head-office place, may establish branches and may define territorial limits by Gazette notification.
Limits and related provisions
This section is not a current office-address list. Check the current official Registry arrangements and applicable jurisdiction before filing or corresponding.
Hypothetical business example
Hypothetical example: A business preparing a filing verifies the relevant office and territorial arrangements on the official Registry rather than relying on an old address in a contract.
Practical decision flow
Identify the business and procedural matter.
Check current official office and territorial arrangements.
Use the prescribed filing or communication channel.
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 business and procedural matter.
- Check current official office and territorial arrangements.
- Use the prescribed filing or communication channel.
Avoid
- This section is not a current office-address list. Check the current official Registry arrangements and applicable jurisdiction before filing or corresponding.
Glossary
- Registry
- The statutory Trade Marks Registry continued under the Act.
- Territorial limits
- The area within which a Registry office may exercise functions under a notification.
Frequently asked questions
Does the Act permit branch offices?
Yes. The Central Government may establish them as stated.
Are office locations fixed in this section?
The provision gives the Government the relevant powers rather than listing current addresses.
Can territorial functions be notified?
Yes, by notification in the Official Gazette.
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Contact BizeneedLast updated 10 October 2026