Indicate the true statement:

Large industrial houses are outside the purview of the Competition Act, 2002
There is no provision for curbing frivolous complaints under the CPA
The Trade Marks Act, 1999 does not apply to services
All of the above are true

The correct answer is: None of the above.

A. Large industrial houses are not outside the purview of the Competition Act, 2002. The Competition Act, 2002 applies to all enterprises, irrespective of their size.

B. There is a provision for curbing frivolous complaints under the CPA. Section 19 of the CPA provides that the Competition Commission of India (CCI) may dismiss a complaint if it is frivolous or vexatious.

C. The Trade Marks Act, 1999 does apply to services. Section 2(1)(j) of the Trade Marks Act, 1999 defines a “mark” to include a “service mark”. A service mark is a sign used in relation to the provision of a service to distinguish the services of one person from the services of others.

D. None of the above statements are true.