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To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. The Swedish Patent and Registration Office (PRV) has joined the Madrid e-filing system. This update, which has recently been implemented, allows international trade mark registrations based on Swedish marks to be filed and administered through an online portal provided by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). The update is a positive change for businesses, as it significantly eases the process of using Sweden as the basic application and provides for quicker and easier access to information. All communication between the applicant, PRV and WIPO can now be made through the portal, including the payment of fees. While filing an EU trade mark application (EUTM) is the most cost-efficient alternative for protecting a mark across the entire EU territory, there are situations where a Swedish trade mark application should be considered. The integration of Sweden into the Madrid e-filing system is a significant advancement for Sweden-based businesses seeking international trademark protection and a further reason to consider national filing in Sweden. By understanding the specific advantages of filing a Swedish trade mark application, businesses can make informed decisions that best suit their trade mark filing strategy.
New Delhi [India], July 14 (ANI): India must stay firm and avoid trading away its core sectors, especially agriculture, despite increasing pressure from the United States under President Donald Trump administration, according to a report by the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI). The report warned that entering into a trade agreement under duress could lead to irreversible consequences, particularly when such deals may not survive a change in the US political landscape. India should stay the course and avoid trading away core sectors like agriculture. A hasty deal under pressure could h ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 15 (ANI): India's export status is expected to remain unchanged, as the trade data indicates strong growth opportunities in selected key product categories, according to the quarterly trade watch by government think tank, NITI Aayog. "The data suggests strong growth opportunities in targeted product categories while highlighting areas where India's export status is expected to remain unchanged," the report added. Also Read | Female Planet Warriors - Committed to Sustainable Futures Through Aura Farming. NITI Aayog further stated that India stands to gain a significan ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 15 (PTI) YouTuber Samay Raina appeared before the National Commission for Women (NCW) in Delhi on Tuesday, months after he was summoned in connection with allegedly offensive and sexist content aired during his show "India's Got Latent", officials said. Raina was also among the five social media influencers who appeared before the Supreme Court in a case seeking action against them for ridiculing persons suffering from disabilities. Raina submitted his statement in response to the allegations to NCW officials. Officials said further steps will be considered after reviewing his ...Read More >
Dantewada (Chhattisgarh) [India] July 15 (ANI): The tribal-dominated Dantewada district is all set to make its footprint visible in the high-octane sport of Thai Kick Boxing, as young athletes here have clinched medals in international as well as national events. With the support of the Chhattisgarh Government, the youth of Dantewada are sharpening their skills and preparing for Thai Kick Boxing events to be held in the country and overseas. As Dantewada moves on the path to becoming a hub for producing Thai Kick Boxers, the district is also ready to shed its infamous identity that emerged du ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 1 (PTI) India will not only attract USD 100 billion committed investments from the four-nation EFTA bloc under a trade agreement, but also look at an additional USD 150 billion, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Wednesday. He said that huge opportunities are there for companies from these four countries to invest in India. Under the India-EFTA trade and economic partnership agreement (TEPA), New Delhi has received a commitment of USD 100 billion FDI from EFTA over the next 15 years. The European Free Trade Association (EFTA) members are Iceland, Liechtenstei ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 5 (UNI) Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, today took a swipe at the Modi government over the ongoing trade negotiations with the United States, alleging that the Prime Minister will "meekly bow" to the pressure from US President Donald Trump's tariff deadline. "Piyush Goyal can beat his chest all he wants, mark my words, Modi will meekly bow to the Trump tariff deadline," Gandhi wrote on X, targeting the Union Commerce and Industry Minister. Notably, Goyal had reiterated India's steadfast approach to international trade, stressing that the country negotiate ...Read More >
New Delhi: In order to sort out issues involved in the 'disagreements' between India and the United States over duties for auto components, steel, pharma and farm goods, among others, the Indian team is expected to further visit Washington soon for trade talks. A delegation of senior officials has been assigned for this crucial visit. Though the visit dates have not yet been finalised, the team is likely to join the US team in a week or two, an official source said on Thursday. India is among the few other countries that are still negotiating a trade deal with Washington to clinch a 'favourab ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 13: The European Union and Mexico have expressed strong disappointment over US President Donald Trump's threat to impose 30% tariffs on their exports starting August 1, calling the move unfair and disruptive to global trade, BBC News reported. In response to Trump's announcement, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen warned, "We will take all necessary steps to safeguard EU interests, including the adoption of proportionate countermeasures if required." She emphasized that the EU remained committed to dialogue and hoped to reach an agreement with Washington. Mexic ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 28 (PTI) India's gains from importing discounted Russian oil are estimated to be just USD 2.5 billion per annum, significantly lower than the previously speculated range of USD 10-25 billion, a research report said on Thursday. Stopping Russian oil imports would force India, the world's third-largest oil importer and consumer, to rely on limited alternatives, potentially driving global crude prices up to USD 100 per barrel amid rising demand and tight supply. "Benefit from Russian oil imports is way less than exaggerated media numbers," brokerage CLSA said in a report. While ...Read More >
China has filed a complaint against India in the World Trade Organisation (WTO) over New Delhi's subsidies for electric vehicles (EVs) and batteries. The Chinese Commerce Ministry has alleged that the measures by India violate several WTO obligations, including the principle of national treatment, and constitute import substitution subsidies, which are explicitly prohibited under the multi-lateral trade rules. These measures unfairly benefit India's domestic industries and undermine China's leg ...Read More >
New Delhi: The letter was sharp and its message was unmistakable. Sri Lanka. Algeria. Iraq. Libya. Brunei. Moldova. Philippines. All now slapped with fresh US tariffs - some as high as 30%. The White House did not blink. The list kept growing. Seven more countries have now been pulled into President Donald Trump's intensifying tariff dragnet, expanding his sweeping campaign to punish what he calls "unfair treatment" of American goods. The new penalties land hard. Sri Lanka, Algeria, Iraq and Libya now face 30% tariffs. Brunei and Moldova were hit with 25%. The Philippines got docked at 20%. T ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 17 (UNI) Gita Gopinath, Economist and former First Deputy Managaing Director of IMF , underscored that both India and the US "must engage constructively to negotiate tariffs" at a time when global trade is being reshaped by geopolitics and national security concerns. Gopinath said the world economy has entered a phase where trade policy is no longer driven purely by economics, but increasingly by strategic and security considerations. Focusing on India's trade strategy, she said, "Negotiations with the US will be crucial in the coming years. Given the depth of trade, investmen ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 3 (PTI) India is unlikely to be significantly impacted by US President Donald Trump's announcement of 100 per cent tariffs on certain patented drugs, as the country primarily exports low-cost generic medicines to America, think tank GTRI said on Friday. Trump signed an executive order on April 2, announcing the imposition of a 100 per cent ad valorem duty rate on the import of certain patented pharmaceuticals and associated pharmaceutical ingredients. The order, issued on April 2, 2026, builds on a Section 232 investigation launched on May 1, 2025, which cited national securit ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 15 (ANI): India export status is expected to remain unchanged, as the trade data indicates strong growth opportunities in selected key product categories, according to the quarterly trade watch by government think tank, NITI Aayog. The data suggests strong growth opportunities in targeted product categories while highlighting areas where India export status is expected to remain unchanged, the report added. NITI Aayog further stated that India stands to gain a significant edge in the US export market, which highlights strong growth potential in key product categories ...Read More >
U.S. Presses India: Cut Russian Oil Imports or Watch Trade Deal Slip Away Washington is making it clear to New Delhi: any path forward on a U.S.-India trade deal runs through Russia's oil fields. In recent talks, U.S. trade negotiators told Indian counterparts that curbing purchases of Russian crude is critical to lowering America's punitive tariffs and unlocking a deal, sources told Reuters on Friday. India is pushing back. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal called the negotiations "constructive," but New Delhi is making room for strategic wiggle; officials have floated substituting Russian oil ...Read More >
A tanker with Iranian crude oil has been flashing India's west coast as its destination, according to maritime tracking sites, in what could be the first such import in nearly seven years. The Eswatini-flagged Ping Shun's transponders and AIS (automatic identity system) have signalled it is headed for the Vadinar offshore terminal and is expected to reach the facility by April 4, according to the Kpler-owned MarineTraffic and Winward, both providers of global commodity and ship data. At an inte ...Read More >
Chennai: Surge in imports by the US ahead of anticipated tariff increases may see global trade expand by around $300 billion in the first half of 2025, with goods contributing about $230 billion and services around $70 billion. However, India was among the few countries that saw both goods and services trade decrease in the March quarter. The second half may see slower growth, finds UNCTAD. Global trade in goods and services continued its positive trajectory during the March quarter of 2025 with a quarterly increase of about 1.5 per cent and an annual growth rate of 3.5 per cent. In Q1 2025, ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Trump administration's tariff policies have opened up opportunities for India to gain market share in several product categories, but the Asian nation must act swiftly to capitalize on this advantage, NITI Aayog said in a quarterly assessment released Monday. In its Trade Watch report, the government's policy think tank said India should implement targeted export promotion measures, deepen its integration into global value chains, and pursue a services-focused trade deal with the US to fully leverage these shifting trade dynamics "These developments highlight the strategic imp ...Read More >
Greater Noida (Uttar Pradesh) [India], September 29 (ANI): Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has said Uttar Pradesh is becoming a global centre for investment, innovation, and exports. Also Read | Canada Government Declares Bishnoi Gang Led by Gangster Lawrence Bishnoi As Terrorist Organisation. Speaking at the third UP International Trade Show, he said the event is a strong platform for Uttar Pradesh's self-reliance and prosperity. He also said India is holding negotiations for Free Trade Agreements (FTA) with several countries of the world, and the country is on the way to becom ...Read More >
India prioritizes mutual benefits and national interests over deadlines in trade agreements, according to Minister Piyush Goyal. He emphasized fairness and a win-win approach, especially with the US, amidst looming reciprocal tariffs. While negotiations continue with the US, EU, and other nations, India remains firm on securing favorable terms before finalizing any deals.Days ahead of the US' July 9 deadline for reciprocal tariffs, commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal on Friday said India ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 14 (ANI): India must stay firm and avoid trading away its core sectors, especially agriculture, despite increasing pressure from the United States under President Donald Trump's administration, according to a report by the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI). The report warned that entering into a trade agreement under duress could lead to 'irreversible consequences,' particularly when such deals may not survive a change in the US political landscape. 'India should stay the course and avoid trading away core sectors like agriculture. A hasty deal under pressure co ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) The coming months will be crucial for India's global trade relations, as the government intensifies negotiations with major partners such as the European Union (EU), the United States, and the ASEAN bloc, officials from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry said on Tuesday. During a press briefing, Special Secretary Satya Srinivas said that significant progress has been made in some talks, while others are moving more slowly than expected. "The 12th round of negotiations with the EU was held last week and was very productive," Srinivas stated. He said bot ...Read More >
Apex exporters body FIEO raises alarm over rising US tariffs. Indian goods face increased duties from August 27, 2025. Textile manufacturers in Tirupur, Noida, and Surat have stopped production. Cost competitiveness is worsening. FIEO urges government support. They seek interest subvention schemes and export credit. Focus is on MSMEs. Diplomatic engagement with the US is crucial. Apex exporters body FIEO on Tuesday expressed serious concerns over high US tariffs on Indian goods and said that tex ...Read More >
These initiatives were announced in the Budget presented in Parliament last month. ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * CBIC removed the Rs 10 lakh value cap per consignment on courier exports from April 1 * Return to Origin facility introduced for uncleared goods after 15 days at courier terminals * Simplified procedures adopted for re-import of returned or rejected e-commerce export goods Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode New Delhi: The ...Read More >
New Delhi: Global ratings agency Moody's Ratings on Thursday said that India may be subject to lower tariffs than many countries in the Asia Pacific, which could help the economy attract further investment and become a global manufacturing base. India is expected to be in a good position with reduced tariffs in the coming days though many export-reliant Asia Pacific economies were hit with very high US tariffs in April. In its outlook on Asia Pacific sovereigns, Moody's Ratings said while negotiations will likely lead to some reduction in tariffs and other trade barriers on a bilateral basis, ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 15: The coming months will be crucial for India's global trade relations, as the government intensifies negotiations with major partners such as the European Union (EU), the United States, and the ASEAN bloc, officials from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry said on Tuesday. During a press briefing, Special Secretary Satya Srinivas said that significant progress has been made in some talks, while others are moving more slowly than expected. "The 12th round of negotiations with the EU was held last week and was very productive," Srinivas stated. He said both sides have now e ...Read More >
India's Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) countries -- Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Iceland -- will officially come into effect from 1 October 2025, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal announced on Monday. Speaking at the valedictory session of the UP International Trade Show, Goyal said the deal, which was finalised in March 2024, marks another major step in India's global trade strategy. "Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the EFTA countries (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland), which was finalised in March 2024, ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 8 (ANI): Foreign affairs expert KP Fabian on Sunday shared his insights on Canada's decision to invite Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the G7 Summit. Speaking with ANI, he said, 'Carney had no options. The others said, Listen, India must be there. It's a vital link in the supply chain and any talk of Indo-Pacific stability.' Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney, the host of this year's summit, reportedly faced significant pressure from other G7 members after initially hesitating to invite Prime Minister Modi. This reluctance was largely due to domestic political backla ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Indian stock market ended sharply lower on Friday, July 11, as worries about global trade and a weak start to the quarterly earnings season put pressure on investors. The Sensex dropped by 690 points, or 0.83 percent, closing at 82,500.47. The Nifty 50 also fell, losing 205 points, or 0.81 percent, to finish at 25,149.85. The market opened in the red, mainly because of growing trade tensions between the US and other countries. This negative mood got worse after IT giant TCS reported disappointing results, which dragged down the whole IT sector. Heavy profit-taking in big stocks ...Read More >
New Delhi: India's merchandise trade deficit narrowed to $18.78 billion in June from $21.88 billion in May amid a shift in export and import activity, provisional data released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry showed on Tuesday. Merchandise exports fell to $35.14 billion in June, compared with $38.73 billion in the previous month. Imports declined to $53.92 billion, down from $60.61 billion in May. In absolute terms, India had exported $35.20 billion worth of goods in June 2024, while imports totalled $56.18 billion, resulting in a trade gap of $21 billion. Total exports of merchand ...Read More >