Trade Marks Act · s 4

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s 4Trade marks

(1)

In this Act, “trade mark” means any perceptible sign capable of being represented graphically which is capable of distinguishing goods or services of one undertaking from those of other undertakings. A trade mark may, in particular, consist of words (including personal names), designs, letters, numerals or the shape of goods or their packaging.

(2)

References in this Act to a trade mark include, unless the context otherwise requires, references to a collective mark and a certification mark.