# The Trade Marks Act, 1999, Section 61: Special provisions for collective marks

- Act: The Trade Marks Act, 1999 (Act 47 of 1999)
- In force from: 2003-09-15
- Ministry: Ministry of Commerce and Industry
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/trade-marks-act/section/61/

## Text

(1) The provisions of this Act shall apply to collective marks subject to the provisions contained in this Chapter. (2) In relation to a collective mark the reference in clause (zb) of sub-section (1) of section 2 to distinguishing the goods or services of one person from those of others shall be construed as a reference to distinguishing the goods or services of members of an association of persons which is the proprietor of the mark from those of others.

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