Supreme Court of India · 2021-02-12
The International Association For ... vs Union Of India
- Citation / case number
- AIRONLINE 2021 SC 157
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- The International Association For ...
- Respondent
- Union Of India
- Author
- L. Nageswara Rao
- Bench
- S. Ravindra Bhat, Hemant Gupta, L. Nageswara Rao
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed the application concerning the continuation of the incumbent Chairperson of the Intellectual Property Appellate Board (IPAB) until a new appointment is made. The court noted the importance of maintaining the board's functionality and the legal provisions governing the Chairperson's term under the Trademarks Act, 1999. Ultimately, the court granted the request for extension of the incumbent's term until a new Chairperson is appointed, ensuring continuity in the board's operations.