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Petitioner / Claimant (Plaintiff)
American Heart Association, INC
Respondent / Defendant
The Registrar of Trade Marks
Dispute Summary
The Madras High Court allowed an appeal filed by American Heart Association, Inc. against the Registrar of Trade Marks' refusal to register a device mark under Section 9(1)(a) of the Trademarks Act. The court found that the original orders were 'bereft of reasons,' failing to adequately consider the appellant's submissions regarding the composite nature and inherent distinctiveness of the mark, especially given its use in public interest services. Consequently, the refusal was set aside, allowing the application to proceed to advertisement.
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