A trademark is a unique symbol, word, or combination that identifies and distinguishes a company's products or services from others It's like a brand's signature, helping consumers recognize the source of goods or services.
Application will be examined by Trademark Officials.
Now, application will be publish in Trademark Journal.
Then there is a step of 0pposition Period if someone have issue then oppose against that.
If opposition made by someone then there will be hearing for the same.
After all the process you will receive the Trademark Certificate.
Now let's Discuss every steps in details:-
Before applying of the trademark, conduct a trademark search i.e., ensure whether your proposed trademark is not similar to another trademark. This can be search by the official Trademark Search tool on the IP India Website.
Now after the trademark search, File the application for trademark registration online through the IP India Website or can be physically at the trademark office.
Following details required in Trademark Registration:
Name of the Applicant
Trademark Logo, design
Classes of goods or services under which the trademark will be registered, which depends upon the category of goods or services.
After filing, the trademark office examines the application of trademark and examine if trademark is already registered or not, if trademark is similar to another trademark.
If there are objections, applicant must file that within time period or can face refusal. If there are no objections, the application proceeds to next stage.
If no objection come from the trademark office, then the trademark published in the trademark journal.
This allows third parties to oppose the trademark, if that trademark infringes on their rights.
After the response of the opposition or if no oppose on the trademark, then the trademark will become officially registered.
Then applicant received the Trademark Registration Certificate.
A registered trademark is valid up to 10 years from the date of the registration. After this period, trademark can be renewed for further 10 years.
Documents Deliverable
Trademark Application Draft ( it will valid till you received the Trademark Certificate)
Trademark Certficate
Time Taken for Trademark Application Registration
The process generally takes 12-18 months, but it could be longer if the objection come from trademark office or opposition during the advertisement phase.
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Eligibility
Eligibility for Trademarks
Any unique symbol, word, logo, or combination that distinguishes goods or services
Must be distinctive and not generic or descriptive
Can be registered by individuals, businesses, or organizations
Documents Required for TRADEMARK
Now Let's discuss about the documents required for Trademark application
PAN card of the Company/LLP.
Certificate of Incorporation (COI) of Company/LLP.
Objective of company stating clearly in which sector they deal and class will also added accordingly.
Trade Name for the Trademark certificate.
Logo and Tagline of the entity.
MSME Certificate to claim 50% rebate on Government Fees.
Benefits Of Getting Trademark
Brand Recognition: Helps consumers identify your products/services
Legal Protection: Prevents others from using a similar mark
Market Advantage: Builds trust and brand loyalty
Asset Value: Can increase business valuation
Exclusive Rights: Grants exclusive rights to use the mark
National Protection: Protects the brand across the country
A trademark is a unique symbol, word, or combination that identifies and distinguishes a company's products or services from others It's like a brand's signature, helping consumers recognize the source of goods or services.
Trademark registration in India usually takes about 12-18 months from filing the application to receiving the certificate
It is valid upto 10 years from date of application after that it can be renewed again.
Trademarks are categorized into 45 classes under the Nice Classification system, which groups goods and services into categories.
It is a process of checking whether the similar or same trademark doesn't exist. If we apply without it can cause great legal consequences.
No, we cannot change the class of trademark if we apply for the same already.
Benefit is that cost will cut down to 50% and it act as a subsidy for the entity applying for trademark.
