Trademark Registration

Trademark, is a recognizable sign, design or expression which identifies products or services of a particular source from those of others. The trademark owner can be an individual, business organization, or any legal entity. A trademark may be located on a package, a label, a voucher or on the product itself. Trademark Symbol ™

    Trademark Registration in India – Get it done By the Legal Experts

    Trademark registration is essential for securing the unique identity of your brand. Whether it’s a name, logo, slogan, or a combination of these, registering a trademark provides legal protection against unauthorized use and strengthens your brand’s position in the market. At [Your Company Name], we offer a seamless, end-to-end trademark registration process, saving you time and ensuring your brand is safeguarded.

    Why Register a Trademark?

    A registered trademark grants you exclusive rights to your brand’s identity, distinguishing your products or services from competitors. It helps build trust and credibility with your customers and opens up opportunities for future growth, such as licensing or franchising. Without a registered trademark, your brand may be vulnerable to infringement, which can lead to costly legal battles and potential loss of brand value.

    Our Simple Process

    We know the trademark registration process can feel complex and time-consuming. That’s why our team of experts is here to handle every step, from conducting a thorough trademark search to preparing and filing all necessary paperwork. With years of experience, we’ll ensure your application has the highest chance of approval.

    Choose Your Plan and Get Started

    Browse our trademark registration plans to find the one that best suits your business needs. We offer flexible packages designed to accommodate startups, small businesses, and established brands alike.

    The prices displayed in the table above represent professional fees associated with the respective plans.

    Please note that Professional Fee for Additional Services, Government Fee and GST charges are not included and will be charged separately.

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    Professional FEE for Additional Services

      • Filing Reply to examination report if objection raised @ ₹ 2,000/-
      • Attending Trademark hearing if matter fix for hearing @ ₹ 3,000/-
      • Filing counter statement @ ₹ 5,000/-
      • Filing Opposition/ Rectification  @ ₹ 5,000/-
      • Filing Affidavit under Rule 45 @ ₹ 5,000/-
      • Filing Affidavit under Rule 46 @ ₹ 5,000/-
      • Filing Affidavit under Rule 47 @ ₹ 5,000/-
      • Attending hearing in respect of opposition @ ₹ 5,000/-
      • Filing Trademark renewal application @ ₹ 2,000/-
      • GST @ 18% on Professional Fee Extra

    Government Fees

    • ₹ 2,700/- for Filing and defending opposition.
    • ₹ 4,500/- for individual applicant and Proprietorship Firm.
    • ₹ 4,500/- for MSME & Startup companies.
    • ₹ 9,000/- for Pvt. Ltd. / LLP / Limited Companies and Partnership Firm.
    • ₹ 9,000/- for others.
    • GST @ 18% on Professional Fee Extra

    Note : Any kind of Govt. Fee demand or required between the process will be charged extra as per actual.

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    What is a Trademark?

    A trademark is a unique symbol, word, phrase, design, or a combination of these that identifies and distinguishes the goods or services of one business from another. It serves as a crucial tool for protecting your brand’s identity and helps ensure that your customers can easily identify your products or services in the marketplace.

    By registering a trademark, you gain exclusive rights to use your brand name, logo, or tagline, preventing others from copying or using a similar mark. A registered trademark also increases your business’s credibility and builds trust among customers.

    Why is Trademark Registration Important in India?

    In India, the Trademark Act of 1999 governs the registration and protection of trademarks. Registering a trademark gives your brand legal protection and exclusive ownership over your logo, name, or design.

    Here are key reasons why trademark registration is crucial for your business:

    • Exclusive Ownership: Trademark registration gives you exclusive rights to your brand name, logo, or symbol.
    • Legal Protection: A registered trademark provides legal backing to take action against infringers.
    • Brand Recognition: Secure your brand’s identity and reputation in the marketplace, making it easier for customers to recognize your products or services.
    • Prevents Copycats: It stops competitors from using similar names or logos to deceive your customers.
    • Intangible Asset: Your trademark becomes a valuable asset for your business, which can be licensed, franchised, or sold.
    • Nationwide Protection: Registering your trademark ensures protection across In
    Trademark Registration Process

    Trademark Registration Process in India

    The process of trademark registration in India is straightforward, but it involves several steps. Here’s a breakdown of how to register a trademark in India:

    1. Trademark Search

    Before you apply, it’s essential to conduct a comprehensive trademark search to ensure that your desired name or logo is not already in use. This prevents any legal issues that may arise from using a mark similar to an existing one.

    Why is a trademark search important?

    • Avoids conflicts with existing trademarks.
    • Ensures your mark is distinctive and eligible for registration.

    You can perform a trademark search on the Indian Trademark Registry’s website or consult a trademark expert to handle it for you.

    2. Filing the Application

    Once your trademark is confirmed as unique, the next step is to file a trademark application with the Controller General of Patents, Designs & Trademarks. The application includes:

    • Applicant’s Name (individual or company)
    • Trademark Description (name, logo, symbol)
    • Class of Goods/Services (according to the Nice Classification)
    • Date of First Use (if applicable)
    • Power of Attorney (if filed through an agent)

    Your application can be filed online or manually, but the online process is faster and more efficient.

    3. Examination of the Application

    After submitting the application, it will be examined by the Trademark Office to ensure compliance with Indian trademark laws. If any issues arise, an Examination Report is issued, stating objections like similarity to existing trademarks or lack of distinctiveness.

    The applicant must respond to these objections within the stipulated time (usually one month). With proper legal representation, most objections can be resolved.

    4. Publication in the Trademark Journal

    Once the application passes examination, the trademark is published in the Trademark Journal to allow for public opposition. This is a crucial step where third parties can raise objections to the registration of your trademark. If no oppositions are raised within three months (extendable by one month), your trademark will move forward to registration.

    5. Opposition Proceedings (if applicable)

    In case an opposition is filed, the applicant has to defend their trademark by filing a counter-statement. A hearing may be conducted, after which the Trademark Registrar will decide whether the trademark should be registered or not.

    6. Registration

    If no opposition is raised, or if the opposition is resolved in your favor, your trademark will be registered, and a Trademark Registration Certificate will be issued. Your trademark is now legally protected for 10 years, after which it can be renewed.

    Types of Trademarks You Can Register in India

    Depending on the nature of your business and brand identity, you can register different types of trademarks in India, including:

    1. Product Mark – Protects goods and products.
    2. Service Mark – Protects services rather than products (e.g., consulting services).
    3. Collective Mark – Used by a group or association of individuals (e.g., a group of lawyers).
    4. Certification Mark – Ensures a product meets certain standards (e.g., Woolmark for woolen goods).
    5. Shape Mark – Protects the shape or packaging of a product that gives it a distinctive appearance (e.g., Coca-Cola bottle).

    Trademark Classes in India

    When applying for a trademark, you must identify the class under which your goods or services fall. India follows the Nice Classification system, which categorizes goods and services into 45 classes. Here are a few examples:

    • Class 9: Electronics and software
    • Class 25: Clothing, footwear, headgear
    • Class 35: Advertising and business management
    • Class 42: IT services and software development

    Choosing the correct class is crucial for ensuring comprehensive protection of your trademark.

    Documents Required for Trademark Registration

    To file a trademark application in India, you’ll need the following documents:

    1. Trademark Application Form (Form TM-A)
    2. Power of Attorney (if filed through an agent)
    3. Logo or Trademark Design (if applicable)
    4. Proof of Business (for companies and LLPs)
    5. Identity Proof (for individuals and proprietorships)
    6. Address Proof

    Why Choose Us for Trademark Registration?

    We offer end-to-end trademark registration services, ensuring a hassle-free experience for our clients. Here’s why you should choose us:

    • Expert Consultation: Our team of trademark attorneys provides expert guidance throughout the process.
    • Trademark Search: We conduct a thorough trademark search to avoid potential conflicts.
    • Application Filing: We prepare and file your application with precision, ensuring compliance with trademark laws.
    • Objection Handling: In case of objections or opposition, we provide legal representation to protect your trademark.
    • Fast & Reliable: We streamline the registration process, ensuring timely and efficient handling of your trademark application.
    • Affordable Pricing: Competitive pricing with no hidden fees, ensuring value for your money.

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    Trademark FAQ’s

    What is Trademark?

    A trademark is a graphic form of a visual symbol which represents a business brand and distinguishes the identity with other traders. It may be in the form of a logo, signature, name, label, word, letters, numerals, shapes etc. Trademark symbolise the identity of the business so company decides it after making research to make the trademark unique and attractive. Being an intangible asset or intellectual property, it is used to differ products or services from other similar products or services generated by a separate organisation. 
     
    Though trademark is not compulsory by the law or government, Yet It symbolises the brand, identity & Quality of a firm.

    When can a Trademark not be registered?

    Trademark supposed to be an asset of a company. So a trademark similar or copied from other organization will not be registered.  so it should not be similar or copied from other companies. Apart from this, a trademark which is illusory, offensive, identical, containing prohibited elements etc. Can not be registered by the Law.

    Why to register a Trademark?

    Being an important asset, it needs to be registered to restrict the other business owners to use your own business identity. It protects the company rights or Investments which it had invested in a Brand or Logo. An example can be highlighted with the help of giant companies like siemens, Apple, Pepsi and Coca-Cola belonging to same industry yet signifying separate brand. Likewise, we can find numerous examples of live companies bearing trademark as a brand like LG, Godrej etc. Trademark, as a business identity, distinguish a company with other companies a brand. Once registered, company get recognition by trademark, along with the business name. Trademark serves a badge, brand, quality, loyalty, goodwill statement, 

    How to register a Trademark?

    Registering a trademark does not consist complicated procedures, just to follow the simple procedures. Trademarks are registered under the trademark act, 1999 by the controller general of patents design and trademarks, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India to sue the other traders in case of infringements of company trademarks.

    Who can apply for registration of Trademark?

    Any individual, proprietor, company, partnership firm, a legal entity can apply for the registration of the trademark and can use symbol ‘TM’ till the registration is approved. Once trademark gets registered, the company may start using ® after getting certification. The whole process may take up to 2 year or 18-24 months. Registered trademark is valid for 10 years which needs to be renewed later.

    A trademark is a guarantee of service, products, quality, and advertisement. So should be taken care of misusing the same. Trademark should not be similar to others 

    Documents required filing an application to register a Trademark?

    To file a trademark application, one need to attach the following documents:-

    1. Trademark or logo copy, 
    2. Applicant details – Name, address proof, Nationality proof
    3. Company details, 
    4. Products or services which are to be registered
    5. A signed copy of the Power of attorney on a 100Rs. Stamp Paper
    6. First date of using the trademark before getting or applying for registration

     
    The company may perform the work on its own or through legal representative owned by the company. It may also delegate the work to some experienced consulting firm having expertise in Registration work.

    The process of Trademark and its Registration?

    As we mentioned, Trademark is the visual form which is usually taken as Logo of a Company. A logo is designed through a Graphic Designer or any Photoshop maker but one should follow the strict guidelines before designing a logo.  A company must carry a research through trademark agent to verify the similarity of the trademark. These agents check the trademark office to ensure the credibility of the trademark or never registered by some other company. This verification can be done through any mode I.e., online verification & offline verification. One may adopt both the procedures to double ensure the accuracy and uniqueness.
     
    Once trademark verified through trusted resources, Company may work further. In the case of duplicity, it needs to get it re-design again and will have to conduct the same research again till exclusive trademark found. Once uniqueness achieved, Company or representative must require drafting an application along with the requisite documents. After filing an application, the company may use ‘™’ till the approval received. 
     
    Once the application reached to Trademark office, they will check the data to avoid duplicacy. In the case of duplicate application, last application can be rejected. Otherwise, the mentioned trademark will be published in Trademarks Journal for 4 months to check any voice raised against the said trademark. If anyone creates objection, Trademark will be in issue for hearings till the issue get resolved. Once all the clarifications received from legal sides, Trademark can be sent for registration and will be approved within 6 months. Application status can be checked or reviewed online through application number assigned to the trademark owner.
     
    Trademark being an intellectual property and intangible asset holds an important place in business for at least 10 years which is to be renewed after 10 years. A company may renew the same trademark or can apply for the new trademark while following the same process mentioned above.
     
    Trademark registering firms usually have their qualified staff who adhere the whole process responsibilities on behalf of the company with a certain amount of consulting fee or charges. Hearing charges, reply charges (in a case of opposition filed), may be separate apart from the Trademark registration charges. Opt for the experienced legal representative or trademark consulting firm to handle the whole registration process till approval.

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