Section 36A-36G Trade Marks Act 1999 (Chapter VIA) — inserted by Trade Marks (Amendment) Act, 2010 — deal with:
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C.
1. Chapter VIA Trade Marks Act 1999 (Sections 36A-36G), INSERTED by the Trade Marks (Amendment) Act 2010 (effective 08-07-2013), governs INTERNATIONAL REGISTRATION OF TRADE MARKS under the Madrid Protocol.
2. The Madrid Protocol allows registration of a single application with WIPO designating multiple member countries.
3. India became the 90th contracting party to the Madrid Protocol on 08-07-2013.
4. Section 36A: definitions; 36B: international application originating from India; 36C: international applications designating India; 36D: protection in India of international registration; 36E: replacement; 36F: ceasing of international registration; 36G: effect of central attack.
5. Hence option B is correct.
_Source: Patents Act 1970 / Copyright Act 1957 / Trade Marks Act 1999 (Bare Acts, IPIndia portal + Copyright Office) — Trade Marks Act 1999, Chapter VIA (Sections 36A-36G; inserted by Trade Marks (Amendment) Act 2010; Madrid Protocol)_
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