Central Act

The Trade Marks Act, 1999

An Act to amend and consolidate the law relating to trade marks, to provide for registration and better protection of trade marks for goods and services and for the prevention of the use of fraudulent marks.

Act number47 of 1999
Enacted1999-12-30
In force from2003-09-15
MinistryMinistry of Commerce and Industry
DepartmentDepartment of Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade
Sections169
Schedules2
Section text heldRegistry entry; certified PDF held

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When did the The Trade Marks Act, 1999 come into force?

It came into force on 2003-09-15, having been enacted on 1999-12-30.

Which ministry administers it?

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (Department of Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade).

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