CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The Taj Mahal Palace in Mumbai has become the first Indian building to be trademarked, under the Trademarks Act 1999, for its architectural design.

Detailed explanation-2: -The 114-year-old Taj Mahal Palace in Mumbai has got itself trademarked, making it the first building in India to do so, according to reports. The move aims to protect the building’s distinctiveness, which was built even before the Gateway of India.

Detailed explanation-3: -The iconic building in Mumbai, that is almost 114 years old, is the first ever building in India to receive a registration. The Indian Hotel Company that runs the Taj Mahal Palace said that the step was taken “to protect the distinctiveness of the building.”

Detailed explanation-4: -In June 2017, the Taj Mahal Palace hotel became the first building in India to get itself a registered trademark under the Indian Trademarks Act of 1999.

Detailed explanation-5: -Taj Mahal Palace Hotel First Building to Receive Trademark in India.