The Emblems and Names (Prevention of Improper Use) Act
3Prohibition of improper use of certain emblems and names
Notwithstanding anything contained in any law for the time being in force, no person shall, except in such cases and under such conditions as may be prescribed by the Central Government, use or continue to use, for the purpose of any trade, business, calling or profession, or in the title of any patent, or in any trade mark or design, any name or emblem specified in the Schedule or any colourable imitation thereof without the previous permission of the Central Government or such officer of Government as may be authorised in this behalf by the Central Government.
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All sections
- 1 Short title, extent, application and commencement
- 2 Definitions
- 3 Prohibition of improper use of certain emblems and names
- 4 Prohibition of registration of certain companies, etc
- 5 Penalty
- 6 Previous sanction for prosecution
- 7 Savings
- 8 Power of the Central Government to amend the Schedule
- 9 Power to make rules