SS Rana & Co. was pleased to participate in IP Manthan – India Embracing the 13th Edition of the Nice Classification for the International Classification of Goods and Services: Key Changes and Its Implications, held on January 23, 2026, and organised under the National IP Awareness Mission (NIPAM) by the Office of The Controller General Of Patents, Designs & Trade Marks (CGPDTM), Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade.
Representing SS Rana & Co., Mr. Vikrant Rana, Managing Partner, shared practitioner-centric insights on the practical implications of the 13th Edition, highlighting its impact on trademark prosecution, portfolio management, search strategies, and enforcement considerations. His remarks emphasized the importance of proactively reviewing trademark specifications to mitigate potential legal and commercial risks arising from re-classification.
Distinguished Panelists
* Dr. Pawan Kumar Pandey – Joint Registrar of Trade Marks, GI & Copyright, Government of India
* Ms. Dipmala Mathapati – World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
* Mr. Vikrant Rana – Managing Partner, SS Rana & Co.
* Ms. Elizabeth Puthran – Founding Partner, Puthran & Associates
* Ms. Riva Shah – Associate Partner, Krishna & Saurastri Associates
We extend our sincere thanks to Prof. (Dr.) Unnat P. Pandit, Controller General of Patents, Designs & Trade Marks, Government of India and Ms. Roopa B, Senior Examiner of Trade Marks for their leadership in organising the session and for their guidance in facilitating meaningful discussions on the implementation of the 13th Edition of the Nice Classification. Their efforts were instrumental in making the event insightful, engaging, and highly relevant for all stakeholders.
SS Rana & Co. values such initiatives that strengthen India’s IP ecosystem and looks forward to continued engagement on evolving trademark practices.