During the British regime in India the big merchants and businessmen who had established their mark in the market in respect of certain goods under the particular brand name, style or design felt they should continue to be sold or traded under the same brand name, style or design and no other person shall be allowed to adopt that brand name, style or design.

 

The Government then enacted the Indian Merchandise Marks Act, 1889 and with development and changes, on 25th November 1958 The Trade And Merchandise Marks Act came into force.