Lexis Nexis’s Commentary on Trade Marks Act by T.R.S. Iyengar – 6th Edition 2025.

First published in 1965, Iyengar’s Commentary on The Trade Marks Act laid the analytical framework for interpreting trademark laws in India. Today, in its 6th Edition (2025), this authoritative treatise continues to provide easy comprehension and rigorous interpretation of the law. Extensively researched, the book uniquely bridges academic legal theory with commercial reality, treating trademarks as vital business assets that require aggressive protection in a globalized digital economy.

Bridging Legal Theory and Commercial Reality

Modern trademark law goes far beyond the courtroom; it is the cornerstone of corporate brand identity. This edition is meticulously designed to serve both the legal fraternity and the business community:

• Clear, Concise Language: Breaks down complex infringement tests, passing-off actions, and deceptive similarity criteria into easily digestible, application-oriented language.

• Global Treaties & Protocols: Fully updated to include related Schedules, Rules, and international Treaties, equipping practitioners with the knowledge needed to navigate cross-border registrations under the Madrid Protocol.

• Contemporary Case Law: Delivers an exhaustive analysis of recent judicial pronouncements addressing modern IP challenges, digital domain disputes, and cross-border brand enforcement.

Who Should Buy This Book?

• Intellectual Property Attorneys: An indispensable desk reference for drafting oppositions, defending infringement suits, and navigating Trade Marks Registry examinations.

• Corporate Counsel & Brand Managers: Essential reading for businesses looking to audit their IP portfolios, register international trademarks, and protect their commercial goodwill.

• Judges & Administrative Authorities: A highly respected, cited authority for resolving complex disputes regarding deceptive similarity and prior use.

About the Authors

T.R.S. Srinivasa Iyengar

T.R.S. Srinivasa Iyengar is a historical pioneer in Indian intellectual property rights. By penning the first edition of this commentary in 1965, his rigorous original research laid down the analytical legal framework for domestic IP jurisprudence during an era when India was still heavily reliant on English precedents. He is celebrated for insisting that trademark law be treated as a living tool for business and trading.

Advocate Manish Arora

To ensure this legendary work remains at the cutting edge of modern jurisprudence, the 6th Edition (2025) has been extensively revised by Manish Arora, an esteemed Advocate at the Supreme Court of India. He has meticulously updated Iyengar’s foundational structure to address 21st-century digital threats, contemporary brand dilution, and modern international protocols, preserving the book’s legacy for today’s practitioners.

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