📘 Law of Trade Marks including International Registration under Madrid Protocol & Geographical Indications | 4th Edition (2017)
✒️ Authored by: K.C. Kailasam & Ramu Vedaraman | Language: English | Publisher: Lexis Nexis

This renowned and authoritative treatise by K.C. Kailasam & Ramu Vedaraman provides a comprehensive and practical study of trade mark law in India, along with detailed coverage of international registration under the Madrid Protocol and Geographical Indications (GIs). Now in its 4th Edition (2017), the book combines statutory analysis, judicial precedents, and comparative perspectives, making it an indispensable resource for IP practitioners, corporates, and academicians.

🔍 Key Features:

• 📜 Exhaustive Coverage of Trade Marks Act, 1999 – section-wise commentary supported by legislative history and case law.

• ⚖️ Judicial Pronouncements – in-depth discussion of Supreme Court, High Court, and IPAB decisions shaping trade mark jurisprudence in India.

• 🌐 International Registration (Madrid Protocol) – procedures, benefits, challenges, and India’s integration with the global trademark system.

• 🏷️ Geographical Indications – commentary on the GI of Goods (Registration & Protection) Act, 1999, and protection of indigenous products.

• 🛠️ Practical Guidance – on filing, prosecution, opposition, rectification, infringement, and passing-off actions.

• 📚 Comparative Insights – references to EU, UK, US, and WTO/TRIPS provisions to place Indian law in a global context.

• 📝 Emerging Issues – domain names, non-traditional marks (sound, shape, colour), well-known marks, and cross-border enforcement.

• 🆕 Updated 4th Edition (2017) – reflecting amendments, WIPO guidelines, and latest Indian & international case law.

🎯 Recommended For:

• IP lawyers, trade mark attorneys & corporate counsels

• Companies, brand owners & start-ups managing IP portfolios

• Judges, regulators & policymakers in IP law

• Academicians, researchers & law students specialising in IP law

• Trade associations & product councils dealing with GIs

This fourth edition stands as a definitive and practice-oriented commentary, combining legal depth, judicial clarity, and global perspective, making it the go-to reference on trade marks, Madrid Protocol, and geographical indications in India.