intellectual · In Force

Trade Marks Act 1999

10-year registration (renewable indefinitely). Well-known mark protection. Sound and smell marks registrable. IPAB abolished (2021) – High Court has jurisdiction. Madrid Protocol access.

Ministry

DPIIT

Key provisions and changes

• Well-known marks protected
• Sound/smell marks registrable
• IPAB abolished (2021) – HC jurisdiction
• Madrid Protocol access
• Collective and certification marks