Sunday, June 27, 2010

Expansion of Trade Mark Classification by including four additional classes of services.

Intellectual property office, India recently added new 4 classes in the Fourth Schedule of the Trade Mark Rules, 2002 related to the Classification of Goods and Services, by enacting The Trade Marks (Amendment) Rules, 2010 (w.e.f. 20th May, 2010).
In the Fourth Schedule to the said rules, for serial number 42 and the entries relating thereto, the following serial numbers and entries shall be substituted, namely:-

42. Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; industrial analysis and research services; design and development of computer hardware and software.
43. Services for providing food and drink; temporary accommodation.
44. Medical services, veterinary services, hygienic and beauty care for human beings or animals; agriculture, horticulture and forestry services.
45. Legal services; security services for the protection of property and individuals; personal and social services rendered by others to meet the needs of individuals.
Source: Intellectual property office, India

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