The Trade Marks Act, 1999

The Trade Marks Act, 1999 is an important law that provides for the registration, assignment, and protection of trademarks in India. The act defines what is considered a trademark and lays down the rules for its registration and assignment. The act also provides for the renewal of a trademark and the consequences of its non-renewal. The act makes it an offence to use a trademark that is identical or deceptively similar to a registered trademark. The act also provides for the cancellation of a trademark registration under certain circumstances. The act has been amended several times to bring it in line with international treaties and to enhance its effectiveness.