The Indian government implemented new trademark rules in the country On March 6.
India’s Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion published the new rules, called “Trade Mark Rules, 2017”, which include an increase in the fee for trademark applications.
A physical filing will now cost Rs10,000 ($149) and an e-filing Rs9,000. Physical filings had previously cost Rs4,000.
Under the new rules, the number of forms for processes such as filing, registration and opposition has been reduced from 74 to eight in order to simplify the processes.
To further expedite the registration process, applicants must now submit an email address so that they can be contacted by the office.

Source: WIPR