Indian trademark system has always been dynamic and responsive
to the changing international scenario. Likewise since its
establishment in the year 1940, the Indian Trademark Registry is
always in the process of equipping itself to meet the requirements
of international standards, practice and procedure. Latest among
these is the implementation of Madrid system of international
registration of marks.
India joined the Madrid system which came into force on July 8,
2013. The implementation of Madrid System is just another milestone
in India's endeavor to globalize its intellectual property
regime, the business and its economy. In order to equip the
existing system to adapt to the international system under the
Madrid Regime, the Indian Trademarks Registry has undergone a
rigorous revamping in all sectors of practice and procedure. This
reviving and restructuring process has started almost 5 years back.
In order to have a robust system to support the
