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ARTICLE · 07 SEPTEMBER 2004

Progressing Strides in Indian Trade Marks Law

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The Indian trade marks law and practice underwent radical transformation in the recent past. The Trade Marks Act, 1999 notified on September 15, 2003 brought in a variety of progressive changes. This note summarizes some of the important amendments introduced by the new law.

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The Indian trade marks law and practice underwent radical transformation in the recent past. The Trade Marks Act, 1999 notified on September 15, 2003 brought in a variety of progressive changes. This note summarizes some of the important amendments introduced by the new law.

Service Marks are Now Registrable in India

Prior to the Trade Marks Act, 1999 service marks were not registrable in India. In the absence of service marks registration, a practice of filing service marks applications in Class 16 had evolved.

Collective Marks are Recognized

"Collective Marks" are recognized in the new law. A Collective Mark is defined as the one distinguishing the goods, or services of members of an association of persons from those of others.

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