Section 2(d) of the Trademark Act

Section 2(d) of the Trademark Act addresses the refusal of trademark registration if the proposed trademark is likely to cause confusion with an existing registered trademark. This means that if two trademarks are similar and used for related goods or services, people might mistakenly think they come from the same source. The goal is to protect consumers from confusion and businesses from unfair competition. Essentially, this section helps maintain clarity in the marketplace by ensuring that trademarks sufficiently distinguish one company’s products from another’s.