• Trademark Registration benefit both businesses and consumers.
• Trademarks allow businesses to build an identity and reputation with client, and grow or expand business.
• They allow consumers to take an informed buying decision by searching out familiar brand names and avoid bad buying experiences by avoiding the brands they didn’t like.
• Confers upon the owner the exclusive right to use the brand.
• Protects hard earned goodwill in the business.
• Protects your Name /Brand Name from being used in a same or similar fashion, by any other business firm, thus discourages others from cashing on your long built goodwill.
• Gives your products a status of “Branded Goods”
• To obtain legal relief in respect of infringement (misuse by others) of the trade mark.
• Power to assign (transfer) the trade mark to others for consideration.

1) Legal Protection :
Trademark registered brands get wide legal protection as compare to unregistered brands . All registered  trademarks are valid for a period of 10 years and can be renewed for a period of another 10 years easily by filing a trademark renewal application.

2) Unique Identity :
Trademark filing will help establish a unique identity and brand for your goods or services. Competitors will not be allowed to use your trademark for similar goods or services.

3) Creation of Asset :
Trademark filing creates an intellectual property, which is an intangible asset for an organization. Registered trademark is a right that can be sold,franchised or commercially contracted.

4) Trust or Goodwill :
Registered trademarks can be used to create a sense of trust, goodwill and quality in the minds of your client that is unique to your business.Registered trademarks show your client that you care about your brand.

5) Global Trademark Filing :
A trademark filing in India can be used as the basis for trademark filing in other countries if required. Foreigners and Foreign entities can also register a trademark in India if required.

Trademark 1-To-45 Classes List Click to Download

Trademark Registration Process click to Download

• Trademark search

• Trademark filing

• Examination Report with objections if any

• Hearing if any

• Opposition if any

• Registration

• Renewal

• A trademark is valid for a period of Ten Years at a time.

• The trademark owner reserves the right to file for renewal 5 to 6 Months prior to expiry of the trademark to avoid late payment Charges.

• In case, if you already started using the mark then actual date of first use shall be provided based on Invoices, Bills, Business proposals, Mail exchange of Proposals or Bills etc.

OR

• Mark may be filed as a “proposed to be used” if you want to use it in future.

• Search – 1-2 Working days.

• Filing 1-2 working days. (you can start using ™ symbol next to your mark).

• Registration Approx 18 months (you can start using ® symbol next to you mark).

• Once the trademark application is filed one can use TM symbol next to his mark and after receiving registration certificate one can use ® symbol next to his mark.

• A trademark helps you build your brand and your business.

• Once you create your brand, you can always assign or license your trademark for monetary benefit.

• One of the most important concerns of a startup company is to establish its brand, its unique visibility in the existing market that differentiates itself from competitors.

• It becomes very important for companies to use a trademark,through which it can advertise and connect itself with its consumers.

Client Information Sheet CLICK TO Download

• Trademark or logo Copy.

• Applicant details like name, address , nationality and so on… which we will send you the CIS (Client Information Sheet) on Mail Id.

• Goods or services to register.

• Power of attorney to be signed by the applicant i.e,. TM M. (Form of Authorization of Agent/Attorney) to authorize us to file trademark application.

• Date of first use of the trademark in India, if used by you prior to applying and his photo copy.

• Proof of date of first use bearing name or logo of trademark. (Bills/Invoice/Registration Certificate of any Government Authority or Department/ News paper advertisement etc.)

Government / Statutory fee for Trademark filing – Rs.4,500/- (per mark per class) for Individual / Start ups / Small Scale Industries.

OR

Rs.9,000/- ( Per Mark Per Class) for Others(Partnership Firm, LLP , Private Limited Company, Any Entity Other than Single Firm).

• Yes, Its called as Proposed to be used under trademarks act.

• It suggested to use your brand name as soon as possible.

Any alteration in or removal of a registered trademark from the Register of Trademarks can be achieved by initiating rectification / cancellation proceedings. We represent our clients in rectification and cancellation proceedings before the Trademarks Registry as well as the Intellectual Property Appellate Board.

We are here to review and advise you on the chances of success in a rectification / cancellation actions filed against your registered mark or proposed to be filed by you against a registered mark. We are in adept at drafting rectification or cancellation pleadings and presenting oral arguments to secure an optimal outcome.

If a trademark application is subject to third-party opposition, we will analyze the merits of the opposition, advice on the pros and cons of entering into a settlement and, in cases where a settlement is not warranted, vigorously contest the opposition. As a proprietor of a trademark, it is prudent to be vigilant and prevent identical / closely similar marks from proceeding to registration. Our dynamic trademark watch service will ensure that clients are notified when an identical / closely similar mark is published in the Trademarks Journal – offering the opportunity to a client to oppose the mark and prevent it from proceeding to registration. We also advise on the chances of successfully opposing a published mark, any other action which may be initiated against the applicant and the pros and cons of entering into a settlement.

Whether it is drafting opposition pleadings, presenting oral arguments at opposition hearings or negotiating settlements in opposition matters – we are trained, experienced and competent to protect your legal and commercial interests.