Section 152: Power of Registrar to refuse to deal with certain agents

Q: What does Section 152 of The Trade Marks Rules, 2017 (TTMR) deal with?

Section 152 TTMR pertains to "Power of Registrar to refuse to deal with certain agents". It is part of the The Trade Marks Rules, 2017, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 152 of The Trade Marks Rules, 2017 (TTMR) governs power of Registrar to refuse to deal with certain agents. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 152 TTMR still in force?

Yes, Section 152 of the The Trade Marks Rules, 2017 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 152 TTMR?

धारा 152 TTMR is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 152 of the The Trade Marks Rules, 2017. Section 152 of The Trade Marks Rules, 2017 (TTMR) governs power of Registrar to refuse to deal with certain agents. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 152 TTMR?

Dhara 152 TTMR is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 152 of the The Trade Marks Rules, 2017. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 152 of The Trade Marks Rules, 2017 (TTMR) governs power of Registrar to refuse to deal with certain agents. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 152 of The Trade Marks Rules, 2017?

Cite as: "Section 152, The Trade Marks Rules, 2017 (TTMR)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Trade Marks Rules, 2017, § 152 (India).

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(1)

The Registrar may refuse to recognise-

(a) any individual whose name has been removed from, and not restored to the register;

(b) any person, not being registered as a trademarks agent, who in the opinion of the Registrar is engaged wholly or mainly in acting as agent in applying for trademarks in India or elsewhere in the name or for the benefit of the person by whom he is employed;

(c) any company or firm, if any person whom the Registrar could refuse to recognise as agent in respect of any business under these rules, is acting as a director or manager of the company or is a partner in the firm.

(2)

The Registrar shall refuse to recognise as agent in respect of any business under this rule any person who neither resides nor has a place of business in India.