Summary
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.
