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Form 31B.1 Order Authorising Seizure And Detention Of Goods - Trade Marks Act, 1996 Section 25(1)
Form 31B.1 is an Order Authorising Seizure And Detention Of Goods under Section 25(1) of the Trade Marks Act 1996. It is used by the Courts Service when a judge orders that goods alleged to infringe a trade mark be seized and held.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form 31B.1 Order Authorising Seizure And Detention Of Goods - Trade Marks Act, 1996 Section 25(1)
Form 31B.1 is an Order Authorising Seizure And Detention Of Goods under Section 25(1) of the Trade Marks Act 1996. It is used by the Courts Service when a judge orders that goods alleged to infringe a trade mark be seized and held.
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Scan points- 1The most common mistake is providing an incomplete description of the goods, which can invalidate the order.
- 2Incorrect trademark number
- 3Vague description of goods
- 4Wrong court registry address
- 5Missing signature or date
Plain English
If you are a trademark owner or a court official and need a legal order to take possession of suspected infringing products, this is the paperwork you fill out. The form tells the court what goods are involved and why they should be detained.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The order must be filed as soon as possible after the judge’s decision, typically within 7 days, to avoid loss of evidence.
- Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
- Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.
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What this form is for
- When a judge has already agreed to a seizure order under the Trade Marks Act.
- To authorise bailiffs to take possession of infringing goods.
- When you need a court‑issued document that can be enforced against the possessor of the goods.
- If you are applying for a seizure of goods located outside the Republic of Ireland, a different cross‑border form may be required.
- For routine enforcement of a trademark infringement judgment, not for civil damages claims.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Infringement claim without seizure needed
No goods to detain
✓ Use only if you only need to stop further sales.
Form 31A.1 (Order for Injunction)
Seizure of counterfeit goods outside Ireland
Requires EU cooperation
✓ Verify jurisdiction before filing.
Form 31C.1 (International Assistance)
Request for return of seized goods after settlement
Different procedural stage
✓ Check court orders first.
Form{not confirmed in official source}
Deadline or filing window
The order must be filed as soon as possible after the judge’s decision, typically within 7 days, to avoid loss of evidence.
Before you submit
- 1Trademark registration number entered correctly.
- 2Full, specific description of each seized item.
- 3Exact location address of the goods.
- 4All required signatures present.
- 5Date of the court’s decision included.
- 6Supporting documents attached (invoices, photos, inspection report).
- 7Form signed by a qualified court officer or solicitor.
- 8Copy retained for your records.
- 9Correct court registry address used.
How to file this form
- 1Prepare all required information and documents.
- 2Complete the form in black ink or via the e‑filing portal.
- 3Have the form signed by the authorised officer.
- 4Attach the supporting evidence checklist.
- 5Submit to the appropriate court registry in person, by post, or electronically.
- 6Obtain a receipt or acknowledgment from the court.
- 7File a copy with your own records.
Known limitations
- 1Only applies to goods covered by the Trade Marks Act 1996.
- 2Does not cover digital or intangible infringements.
- 3Cannot be used for seizure orders issued by tribunals other than the courts.
- 4Requires a prior judicial decision – not a standalone application.
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Proceedings
3 items
The names of the parties exactly as they appear on the originating document.
The court record number for the case, if one has been assigned.
The court and the office where the document is being filed.
Substance
2 items
What you are asking the court to do, or the information the form requires.
The facts relied on and any documents exhibited with the filing.
Execution
1 items
Signed, sworn or certified as the form requires, with proof of service where needed.
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Fillable formOpen in Editor->Form 31B.1 is currently the active version used by all Irish courts. No recent amendments have been published as of 2024.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Confirm the form header shows "31B.1" and the Trade Marks Act 1996 reference.
- Check that the signature block includes space for both the applicant and the presiding judge.
- Verify that the field for "Date of Order" is present – a newer version added this line.
- Ensure the attached checklist for supporting documents matches the current version.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 19/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm title and number from Courts Service catalogue.
- SRCReference to Trade Marks Act 1996 Section 25(1) from legislation index.
- SRCFiling location (court registry) inferred from standard court procedures.
- SRCElectronic filing availability based on Courts Service e‑filing portal documentation.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: exact deadline wording (7 days).
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: alternate form numbers for cross‑border seizures.
Common confusion points
Mixing up Form 31B.1 with Form 31A.1 (injunction orders).
Leaving the goods description too generic (e.g., "clothing" instead of "100 blue cotton T‑shirts, size M").
Submitting to the wrong court registry (District vs. High Court).
Omitting the judge’s signature line.
Failing to attach the required evidence checklist.
Assuming electronic filing is available for all courts.
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