Section 56: Use of trade mark for export trade and use when form of trade connection changes

Q: What does Section 56 of The Trade Marks Act, 1999 (TMA) deal with?

Section 56 TMA pertains to "Use of trade mark for export trade and use when form of trade connection changes". It is part of the The Trade Marks Act, 1999, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 56 of The Trade Marks Act, 1999 (TMA) governs use of trade mark for export trade and use when form of trade connection changes. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 56 TMA still in force?

Yes, Section 56 of the The Trade Marks Act, 1999 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 56 TMA?

धारा 56 TMA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 56 of the The Trade Marks Act, 1999. Section 56 of The Trade Marks Act, 1999 (TMA) governs use of trade mark for export trade and use when form of trade connection changes. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 56 TMA?

Dhara 56 TMA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 56 of the The Trade Marks Act, 1999. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 56 of The Trade Marks Act, 1999 (TMA) governs use of trade mark for export trade and use when form of trade connection changes. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 56 of The Trade Marks Act, 1999?

Cite as: "Section 56, The Trade Marks Act, 1999 (TMA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Trade Marks Act, 1999, § 56 (India).

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(1)

The application in India of trade mark to goods to be exported from India or in relation to services for use outside India and any other act done in India in relation to goods to be so exported or services so rendered outside India which, if done in relation to goods to be sold or services provided or otherwise traded in within India would constitute use of a trade mark therein, shall be deemed to constitute use of the trade mark in relation to those goods or services for any purpose for which such use is material under this Act or any other law.

(2)

The use of a registered trade mark in relation to goods or services between which and the person using the mark any form of connection in the course of trade subsists shall not be deemed to be likely to cause deception or confusion on the ground only that the mark has been or is used in relation to goods or services between which and the said person or a predecessor in title of that person a different form of connection in the course of trade subsisted or subsists.