Section 12, The Trade Marks Act, 2014

(1) The Tribunal shall invalidate the registration of a trademark if, the person requesting the invalidation proves that any requirement for registration has not been complied with. (2) The Tribunal may invalidate the registration of a trademark if, because of the inactivity of the owner it has become the common name in the trade for goods or services for which it is registered. (3) The invalidation of the trade mark is effective from the date of registration. (4) The Registrar shall record the invalidation and publish it as soon as possible in the Gazette. for registration of collective mark Rights conferred by registration. Term of protection of trade mark. Invalidation of trade mark. Renewal of trade mark. No. 8 The Trade Marks Act, 2014No. 8 The Trade Marks Act, 20148 9