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Form 34.32 Warrant - Trade Marks Act, 1996 Section 25(2)
Form 34.32 is a Warrant under Section 25(2) of the Trade Marks Act 1996. It is used by the Courts Service of Ireland to authorise seizure or enforcement actions relating to trade mark infringements.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form 34.32 Warrant - Trade Marks Act, 1996 Section 25(2)
Form 34.32 is a Warrant under Section 25(2) of the Trade Marks Act 1996. It is used by the Courts Service of Ireland to authorise seizure or enforcement actions relating to trade mark infringements.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is leaving the judge’s signature blank, which renders the warrant void.
- 2Wrong trade mark number entered
- 3Incomplete description of seized items
- 4Missing judge’s signature
- 5Sending to the wrong office
Plain English
If a court needs to order the seizure of goods or assets that breach a trade mark, this form records that order. It tells the enforcement officer what can be taken and under what authority.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The warrant must be filed within 7 days of the court’s judgment to remain valid for enforcement.
- 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 court orders seizure of infringing trade‑mark goods.
- For enforcement actions under Section 25(2) of the Trade Marks Act 1996.
- If you need to record the legal authority for a bailiff or enforcement officer.
- When the seizure relates specifically to trade‑mark infringement, not other IP rights.
- To obtain a formal warrant that can be presented to customs or police.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Simple injunction without seizure
No warrant needed, just a court order
✓ Verify if seizure is required
Customs detention of imported goods
Customs‑specific procedure
✓ Use only for border seizures
Civil claim for damages
No seizure, monetary claim only
✓ Choose the claim form instead
Deadline or filing window
The warrant must be filed within 7 days of the court’s judgment to remain valid for enforcement.
Before you submit
- 1Court judgment attached
- 2Correct trade mark registration number
- 3Full description of goods or assets
- 4Judge’s signature and date
- 5Applicant’s (solicitor’s) signature
- 6Correct postage address or e‑filing login
- 7Reference to Section 25(2) included
- 8All supporting annexes indexed
- 9Copy retained for records
How to file this form
- 1Obtain the signed court judgment authorising the warrant.
- 2Download the latest Form 34.32 from the Courts Service website.
- 3Complete all fields, double‑checking trade mark details.
- 4Attach the judgment and any annexes.
- 5Sign the form as required.
- 6Post to the Central Office or upload via the e‑filing portal.
- 7Keep a dated copy for your files.
Known limitations
- 1Only applicable to trade‑mark enforcement under Section 25(2).
- 2Cannot be used for customs seizures without a separate customs form.
- 3Electronic filing may not be available for all courts.
- 4Form does not cover monetary damages – a separate claim is needed.
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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 34.32 is currently active and unchanged since the 2022 revision of the Trade Marks Act regulations. Check the Courts Service website for any future updates.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Confirm the form header shows the 2022 revision date.
- Check that the section reference is still 25(2).
- Verify the required signature fields match the latest template.
- Ensure the attachment checklist includes the judgment copy.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 20/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm number and title from Courts Service catalogueconfirmed.
- SRCSection 25(2) of Trade Marks Act 1996confirmed.
- SRCSubmission methods (post or e‑filing)not confirmed in official source.
- SRC7‑day filing deadlinenot confirmed in official source.
- SRC2022 revision datenot confirmed in official source.
- SRCSpecific checklist itemsnot confirmed in official source.
Common confusion points
Mixing up Section 25(2) with other IP enforcement sections.
Leaving the judge’s signature line blank.
Using the wrong trade mark number (e.g., application vs. registration).
Submitting the form to the wrong department (e.g., CRO instead of Courts Service).
Failing to attach the original court order.
Incorrectly describing the seized items, leading to challenges.
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