Trademark Cannot Be Struck Off Without Notice, Even If Not Renewed for 7 Years After Expiry: Rajasthan High Court

The Rajasthan High Court has held that a registered trademark cannot be removed from the official records simply due to the expiration of its registration period, unless the Registrar of Trade Marks follows the mandatory procedure laid down under Section 25(3) of the Trade Marks Act, 1999 and Rule 58 of the Trade Mark Rules, 2017. Petitioner Challenges Removal of "Lala Ji Diamond Agarbatti" Trademark The ruling came in response…