Section 11

A trademark search is the due-diligence step that decides whether a brand is safe to file. This is how the IP India registry works, the three search types, why the Nice class matters, how to read a mark's status, and where the free public search stops and professional clearance begins.

The appointment of an arbitrator under Section 11 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 ensures impartiality in arbitration when parties cannot agree on a selection. The Chief Justice plays a pivotal role in ensuring timely, fair, and unbiased tribunal formation.