The mark has to be used in respect of the goods or services for which it is registered, otherwise it will be liable to be removed on the grounds of non-use.
Proceedings for cancellation of registered trademark can be initiated by any aggrieved person. A trademark registration can be cancelled/invalidated on the ground that the mark is not brought to use within one year from the date of registration.
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