• Ecolean Research & Development A/S v. IPAB, 2011 (48) PTC 202 (Mad.) (DB)

Brief Facts/Main Issue(s): Application for ECOLEAN rejected on the ground that four identical/similar trade marks in respect of same/similar goods already on record.

Salient Findings: Matter remanded to Registrar to reconsider & specify whether rejection under Section 11 (1) or 11 (2).  Rejection of a trade mark by Registrar cannot be without reasons.