India_IP office accepts petition on removed cases by non-payment of renwal until 2010/11/30

Opportunity to file petitions in case of complaints regarding removal of registered trade marks due to non-payment of renewal fees is provided by the IP office. Such opportunity of giving a representation by way of a petition together with the　prescribed fee of Rs.2,500/- (in terms of Entry NO.58 of the First Schedule to the　Trade Marks Rules, 2002) may be tendered along with full case history and with　cogent reasons non-renewal (in the case of agent) and other supporting　documents if any to the Appropriate Office within two months from the date　of this Public Notice for consideration of the petition by the designated officer. It　may be mentioned that there is no practice at present to re-open a lapsed mark　beyond the first cycle of renewal date. A speaking order will be issued in each　such case after a hearing.
reference: India IP office
http://www.ipindia.nic.in/iponew/publicNnotice_Petition_24September2010.pdf

Issue date: September 24, 2010