Tademark - sir how to prove in trade mark registry, when the word is generic

shyam (Querist) 27 April 2014 This query is : Resolved
sir/madam how to prove in Trade mark registry,when the word is generic.

1. will the name of the rivers,common names etc, considered as a valid proof?

2. if the details of name is in Wikipedia can it be shown in trade mark registry as a proof, is it a valid proof to show the word is generic ?

3. if the name existing from olden days, how to prove it, as a generic name ?

4. if there is a shlok on the name can we use it as a proof, to show the word is generic. ?

sir/madam please suggest me.

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Prithvi Raj Sikka (Expert) 27 April 2014
It is academic question. If you are client give details of proposed Trade name.

Prithvi Raj Sikka
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Guest (Expert) 27 April 2014
Mr. Shyam,

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