Section 59: Alteration of registered trade marks

Q: What does Section 59 of The Trade Marks Act, 1999 (TMA) deal with?

Section 59 TMA pertains to "Alteration of registered trade marks". It is part of the The Trade Marks Act, 1999, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 59 of The Trade Marks Act, 1999 (TMA) governs alteration of registered trade marks. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 59 TMA still in force?

Yes, Section 59 of the The Trade Marks Act, 1999 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 59 TMA?

धारा 59 TMA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 59 of the The Trade Marks Act, 1999. Section 59 of The Trade Marks Act, 1999 (TMA) governs alteration of registered trade marks. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 59 TMA?

Dhara 59 TMA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 59 of the The Trade Marks Act, 1999. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 59 of The Trade Marks Act, 1999 (TMA) governs alteration of registered trade marks. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 59 of The Trade Marks Act, 1999?

Cite as: "Section 59, The Trade Marks Act, 1999 (TMA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Trade Marks Act, 1999, § 59 (India).

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(1)

The registered proprietor of a trade mark may apply in the prescribed manner to the Registrar for leave to add to or alter the trade mark in any manner not substantially affecting the identity thereof, and the Registrar may refuse leave or may grant it on such terms and subject to such limitations as he may think fit.

(2)

The Registrar may cause an application under this section to be advertised in the prescribed manner in any case where it appears to him that it is expedient so to do, and where he does so, if within the prescribed time from the date of advertisement any person gives notice to the Registrar in the prescribed manner of opposition to the application, the Registrar shall, after hearing the parties if so required, decide the matter.

(3)

Where leave is granted under this section, the trade mark as altered shall be advertised in the prescribed manner, unless the application has already been advertised under sub-section (2).