In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires, -

(3-a) "brand name" (Omitted w.e.f. 01-07-2017) when used in the Schedule means a brand name, (whether registered or not), that is to say, a name or a mark such as a symbol, monogram, label, signature or invented words or any writing which is used in relation to a product for the purpose of indicating, or so as to indicate, a connection in the course of trade between the product and some person using such name or mark with or without any indication of the identity of that person;