Merchandise Marks Act, 1931

Prohibition of removal of indication of origin from imported goods.

18.—(1) Every person who removes, alters or obliterates an indication of origin which in compliance with a restriction order was borne by any goods at the time of their importation or exposure for sale wholesale shall, unless he satisfies the court that such removal alteration or obliteration was not for the purpose of concealing the origin of the goods at the time of their sale or exposure for sale, be guilty of an offence under this Act and shall be punishable accordingly.

(2) The provisions of this Act relating to statutory defences shall not apply in the case of an act which is by virtue of this section, an offence under this Act.