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 THE FOURTH SCHEDULE TO TRADE MARKS RULES, 2002 Classification of goods and services – Name of the classes (Note : Parts of an article or apparatus are, in general, classified with the actual article or apparatus, except where such parts constitute articles included in other classes). GOODS Class 1. Chemical used in industry, science, photography, agriculture, horticulture and forestry; unprocessed artificial resins, unprocessed plastics; manures; fire extinguishing compositions; tempering and soldering preparations; chemical substances for preserving foodstuffs; tanning substances; adhesive used in industry. Class 2 . Paints, varnishes, lacquers; preservatives against rust and against deterioration of wood; colorants; mordents; raw natural resins; metals in foil and powder form for painters; decorators; printers and artists. Class 3 . Bleaching preparations and other substances for laundry use; cleaning; polishing; scouring.and abrasive preparations; soaps; perfumery, essential...

  The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on May 19 said it has decided to withdraw the Rs 2,000 denomination bank notes from circulation. However, the Rs 2,000 denomination bank notes will continue to be legal tender In order to ensure operational convenience and to avoid disruption of regular activities of bank branches, the exchange of Rs 2,000 notes into notes of other denominations can be made up to a limit of Rs 20,000 at a time at any bank starting from May 23, 2023, the central bank noted. 1. Why are Rs 2,000 denomination banknotes being withdrawn? Ans. The Rs 2,000 denomination banknote was introduced in November 2016 under Section 24(1) of the RBI Act, 1934 primarily with the objective to meet the currency requirement of the economy in an expeditious manner after withdrawal of the legal tender status of all Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 banknotes in circulation at that time. With the fulfilment of that objective and the availability of banknotes in other denominations in adequate quantiti...

  WHAT IS TRADEMARK Trademark is like a unique symbol which is used to determine the products and services of a particular business. This unique sign can be a logo, slogan, picture, word, sound, design colour combination, or even an expression however, most of the businesses and companies only go for a logo Registration or brand name registration. Trademarks were proposed to safeguard businesses and as well as the customers. The trademark is a unique expression which is associated to a product or a service that differentiates it from others. Trademarks are identified as intellectual properties and thus need to be protected from invasion. The Trademarks and all its rights are protected by the Trademark Act, 1999. Trademark registration is important because it protects your trademark by preventing others from copying it and fabrication of other products with your mark. Trademarks also help the customers to identify the brand and its value. The TM Registration expires after 10 years ...

Question: What are the key responsibilities of a Senior Accountant? Answer:   Senior Accountant is responsible for overseeing financial reporting, budgeting, and analyzing financial data. They also ensure compliance with accounting principles and relevant regulations, as well as provide guidance to junior accounting staff. Question: What is the difference between accrual accounting and cash accounting? Answer: Accrual accounting records transactions when they occur, regardless of when the money is received or paid. It recognizes revenues when earned and expenses when incurred. Cash accounting, on the other hand, recognizes transactions when cash is received or paid. Accrual accounting provides a more accurate picture of a company's financial health by matching revenues and expenses in the period they occur. Question: Can you explain the purpose of financial statements? Answer: Financial statements are key documents that provide an overview of a company's financial performanc...

 What Are The Income Tax Slab And Tax Rates Under The Revised New Tax Regime? As per Budget 2023, the income tax slabs under the new income tax regime will now be as follows:(effective April 1, 2023). Up to Rs.3 lakh - 0% (Nil) Rs 3 lakh to 6 lakh - 5% Rs 6 lakh to 9 lakh - 10% Rs 9 lakh to Rs 12 lakh - 15% Rs 12 lakh to Rs 15 lakh - 20% Above Rs 15 lakh - 30% How Much Is The Basic Exemption Limit Hiked Under The Revised New Tax Regime? Budget 2023 has hiked the basic exemption limit to Rs 3 lakh from Rs 2.5 lakh under the new revised tax regime, this will save you Rs 2500. What Is The Surcharge Amount Under The Revised New Tax Regime? The highest surcharge rate, which formerly applied to people with incomes beyond Rs 5 crore, was 37%; it has since been reduced to 25%. As a result, beginning on April 1, 2023, a 25% surcharge would be applied to any income over Rs 2 crore. What Are The Changes In The Revised New Tax Regime? The changes announced on February 1, 2023, will become appl...