https://www.taxtmi.com/article/detailed?id=14336 Unauthorized application of the Make in India trademark on products and marketing materials constitutes trademark infringement under the Trade Marks Act, 1999 and is governed by DPIIT usage guidelines; misuse creates consumer confusion and may attract cease-and-desist orders, financial penalties, and civil or criminal proceedings. Perceived enforcement gaps stem from lack of an active DPIIT enforcement wing, under-reporting, user ambiguity about permitted use, prioritisation issues, and cross-border enforcement hurdles, and recommended measures include awareness campaigns, a dedicated enforcement cell, AI-based online surveillance, simplified licensing, and industry collaboration. en-us Wed, 07 May 2025 09:20:34 +0530 Wed, 07 May 2025 09:20:34 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/article/detailed?id=14336 Unauthorized application of the Make in India trademark on products and marketing materials constitutes trademark infringement under the Trade Marks Act, 1999 and is governed by DPIIT usage guidelines; misuse creates consumer confusion and may attract cease-and-desist orders, financial penalties, and civil or criminal proceedings. Perceived enforcement gaps stem from lack of an active DPIIT enforcement wing, under-reporting, user ambiguity about permitted use, prioritisation issues, and cross-border enforcement hurdles, and recommended measures include awareness campaigns, a dedicated enforcement cell, AI-based online surveillance, simplified licensing, and industry collaboration. Articles Other Topics Wed, 07 May 2025 09:20:34 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/article/detailed?id=14336