COLLECTIVE MARKS :

The primary function of a collective mark is to indicate a trade connection with the Association or Organisation. To be registerable, the collective mark must be capable of being represented graphically and meet other requirements as are applicable to registration of trade marks in general.

Sections 61 to 68 contain provisions relating to the registration of collective trade marks. These provisions provide for registration of a collective mark which belongs to a group or association of persons and the use thereof is reserved for members of the group or association of persons. Collective marks serve to distinguish characteristic features of the products or services offered by those enterprises. It may be owned by an association which may not use the collective mark but whose members may use the same. The association ensures compliance of certain quality standards by its members, who may use the collective mark if they comply with the prescribed requirements concerning its use.