In India, the registration and protection of trademarks are governed by the Trade Marks Act, 1999. The Act provides for the registration of trademarks, the rights and remedies of trademark owners, and the prevention of the use of fraudulent marks. Key features of the Trade Marks Act, 1999, include: Definition of Trademark: The Act defines a trademark as a mark capable of being represented graphically and capable of distinguishing the goods or services of one person from those of others. Registration of Trademarks: The Act establishes the procedure for the registration of trademarks with the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks (the Registrar of Trade Marks). Registration provides the owner with exclusive rights to use the trademark for the specified goods or services. Rights of Trademark Owners: Once registered, the trademark owner has the exclusive right to use the mark in relation to the goods or services for which it is registered. The Act also provides remedies for the infringement of these rights. Infringement and Remedies: The Act outlines the acts that constitute trademark infringement and provides remedies such as injunctions, damages, and account of profits for the infringement of trademark rights. Renewal and Duration: Trademark registrations are initially valid for ten years and can be renewed indefinitely for successive periods of ten years. International Protection: The Act also allows for the protection of well-known trademarks, and it aligns with international agreements such as the Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property. The administration and implementation of the Trade Marks Act are overseen by the Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks. Trademark owners in India can seek legal protection for their marks by registering them under the provisions of the Trade Marks Act, and this registration provides a legal basis for the enforcement of their exclusive rights.