The Trade Marks Act, 1999

This edition of The Trade Marks Act, 1999 (Act 47 of 1999), updated up to 2026, incorporates all amendments introduced by The Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2023 (Act 18 of 2023, dated 11-8-2023, effective from 1-8-2023), ensuring full conformity with the latest legislative developments in trademark law. Published as part of the Commercial’s Bare Act Series, it provides the exact statutory text as enacted, making it a precise and dependable reference for legal practitioners, exam candidates, and intellectual property professionals.

This volume also includes:

• The Trade Marks Rules, 2017 (vide GSR 199[E], dated 6-3-2017, effective from 6-3-2017)
• The Trade Marks (Applications and Appeals to the Intellectual Property Appellate Board) Rules, 2003
• The Intellectual Property Appellate Board (Procedure) Rules, 2003 (as amended vide GSR 313[E], dated 11-5-2013)
• The Trade Marks (Modification and Appeal) Rules, 2024 (vide GSR 186[E], dated 16-05-2024)
• The Trade Marks (Removal of Difficulty) Order, 2004
• Lists of CPIO and RTI Officers under the Right to Information Act, 2005
• A Comparative Chart of Sections of the Trade Marks Act, 1999 and the Trade and Merchandise Marks Act, 1958

Comprehensive and current, this edition serves as a vital legal resource for trademark attorneys, corporate counsel, exam aspirants, and students of intellectual property law. The 2026 edition ensures complete legislative accuracy, practical utility, and alignment with India’s evolving IP framework.