Section 88: Hearing before refusing an application or to accept it conditionally

Q: What does Section 88 of The Trade Marks Rules, 2017 (TTMR) deal with?

Section 88 TTMR pertains to "Hearing before refusing an application or to accept it conditionally". It is part of the The Trade Marks Rules, 2017, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 88 of The Trade Marks Rules, 2017 (TTMR) governs hearing before refusing an application or to accept it conditionally. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 88 TTMR still in force?

Yes, Section 88 of the The Trade Marks Rules, 2017 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 88 TTMR?

धारा 88 TTMR is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 88 of the The Trade Marks Rules, 2017. Section 88 of The Trade Marks Rules, 2017 (TTMR) governs hearing before refusing an application or to accept it conditionally. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 88 TTMR?

Dhara 88 TTMR is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 88 of the The Trade Marks Rules, 2017. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 88 of The Trade Marks Rules, 2017 (TTMR) governs hearing before refusing an application or to accept it conditionally. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 88 of The Trade Marks Rules, 2017?

Cite as: "Section 88, The Trade Marks Rules, 2017 (TTMR)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Trade Marks Rules, 2017, § 88 (India).

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The Trade Marks Rules, 2017

Chapter VIR — egistered User

Section 88

Hearing before refusing an application or to accept it conditionally

- The Registrar may, after giving an opportunity of hearing to the parties concerned, either refuse the application or accept the same with such condition(s), if any, as he may think fit and shall communicate such order in writing to the parties.