It is mentioned that "This amendment will enable India to accede to the Madrid Protocol." Please describe the anticipated date on which India will accede to the Madrid Protocol.
Reply: The Trade Marks Amendment Bill to enable India to accede to the Madrid Protocol was passed by both Houses of Parliament. Presidential assent has also been received. The amendment will be notified only after Trade Marks Rules required for implementing the amendments in the legislation are notified. The amended Act and the Rules would be brought into force thereafter simultaneously after the infrastructure, manpower and other support systems are in place at the Trade Marks Registry. It is therefore not possible to anticipate the date on which India will accede to Madrid Protocol.
