TradeMark Registration

You become the legal owner of the registered trademark and no another person has the right to use your registered trademark without your prior permission. No action can be taken against a 2nd party if the trademark is not registered with the government. The registered trademark holder can take some legal action against anyone who tries to copy the trademark with any prior permission. .

One of the best qualities of trademark registration is that it helps you to establish a unique identity of your company. And no other competitor can apply or use your trademark for similar goods or services. .

Registered trademark can act as an asset as the owner of the trademark can easily sell, franchise or allow it on the contract basis to another party. It creates a kind of intellectual property for the same. .

As registered trademark brings the uniqueness to your product, it can easily create a sense of trust, goodwill and quality in the minds of your customer. .

Registered trademark is easily searchable as it is available in government trademark database. It also helps you to get popular among people which are a great sign for your company. .

Conduct a comprehensive search to ensure that the proposed trademark is unique and does not conflict with existing registered trademarks.

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Collect all necessary documents and information, such as the trademark representation, owner's details, and a list of goods or services to be covered

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Access the relevant Trademark Registry's website and fill out the trademark application form (TM-1) with the required details.

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Pay the trademark registration application fee through the available online payment modes.

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Submit the application form and required documents. The Trademark Registry will review the application, conduct a formal examination, and issue an examination report.

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If the application passes the examination stage, the trademark will be published in the Trademark Journal, allowing for public opposition within a specified period.

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If no opposition is filed or if the opposition is resolved in favor of the applicant, the Trademark Registry will issue a registration certificate, granting the exclusive rights to the registered trademark.

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The Trademark Registry has classified goods and services under 45 classes. Your application must mention the class/classes of the goods/services. The trademark would be registered under those classes only. .

It is valid for a limited period of time i.e. for 10 years. But it is renewable indefinitely. You just need to pay the fee for trademark renewal every time. .

After the application is registered with the government, a TM number is assigned by trademark department within 1-2 days of submission of application. After this, you can use TM with your brand. .

A trademark is an intellectual property which is being assigned to a word or logo but on another hand, copyright assures you the protection for your unique content such as books, music, videos, songs or even software. .

No! The registered trademark under Trademark Act 2000 is only valid in India. But in few other countries, it can be used as a base for registering the trademark in those countries. .

You need to produce identity proof in case of trademark registration in India. (in case of individuality).While on another hand you need to produce company incorporation documents if the entity is a company. .

Company or domain registration will not protect your brand identity. To protect your company’s identity, you need to get trademark registration. .