Act Number: 12

Act Name: The Emblems and Names (Prevention of Improper Use) Act, 1950

Year: 1950

Enactment Date: 1950-03-01

Long Title: An Act to prevent the improper use of certain emblems and names for professional and commercial purposes.

Ministry: Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution

Department: Department of Consumer Affairs

Section 2: Definitions.
    In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,--
         (a) "emblem" means any emblem, seal, flag, insignia, coat-of-arms or pictorial representation specified in the Schedule;
         (b) "competent authority" means any authority competent under any law for the time being in force to register any company, firm, or other body of persons or any trade mark or design or to grant a patent;
         (c) "name" includes any abbreviation of a name.
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