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<h1>India Updates Trademark Rules: Aligns with NICE Classification, Streamlines Procedures, Introduces Madrid Protocol for International Protection</h1> The Trade Marks (Amendment) Rules, 2013, issued by the Indian Ministry of Commerce and Industry, amend the Trade Marks Rules, 2002. Key changes include updating the classification of goods and services to align with the NICE Classification by WIPO, revising procedures for preliminary advice on distinctiveness, and modifying opposition notice requirements. Special provisions for international trademark protection under the Madrid Protocol are introduced, detailing application processes, handling fees, and international registration procedures. Several rules and forms are omitted or replaced, and new fee structures are established for international applications. These amendments aim to streamline trademark registration and align Indian regulations with international standards.