THE TRADE MARK RULES, 2017: AT A GLANCE Simple. Straightforward. Faster.

The Trade Mark Rules, 2017 notified and came into effect on 6th March 2017 repealing the Trade Mark Rules, 2002. These rules have been framed with the intention of simplifying and expediting the procedure for registration of Trade Marks in India.

Key Highlights of the New Rules:

• Categorization of Applicant and Fees
• Increase in Fees
• Reduction in Forms from 75 to 8
• E-Communication for Faster Processing
• Request for Well Known Trade Marks
• Provision for Sound Mark
• Prior User Affidavit in case of prior use claim
• Dispensing of Service of Notice of Opposition if Counter Statement is filed prior to service:
• Expedited Registration Process
• Provision for Hearing through Video Conferencing or audio-visual communication devices