Trademark Registration

Trademark Registration is an intellectual property registration under the Trademark Act of India. Trademark registration provides ownership of intellectual property, rights to exclusive use of the registered trademark and legal protection in case of trademark infringement. Words, slogans, business names, numerals and more can be trademark registered. The trademark registration process typically takes more than 12 months. However, once a trademark registration application is filed with the Trademark Registrar, the TM symbol can be placed next to the logo or business name to put others on notice that a trademark application has already been filed.

• Provide much-needed thrust to a brand value which could further be translated into increased sales for the company.
• Facilitate exclusive ownership right to the owner, i.e. ensuring complete fencing of concerned IP asset
• Enable companies to reduce marketing campaign budget for promoting particular goods and services.
• Create IP assets for the company that can be sold, assigned, franchised or commercially contracted
• Vest owners with rights to sue the infringer in case of trademark infringement

Step 1: Conduct the Trademark Search

Many entrepreneurs overlook the significance of a Trademark Search. Having a distinctive brand name or logo in mind is not a fair enough reason to avert a TM search. This aids you to get accustomed to identical trademarks available & it gives a clear picture of where your mark stands. It also provides you with a forewarning relating to trade litigation.

Step 2: Filing Trademark Application

After you are sure that your selected mark or logo is non-conflicting in nature, you can proceed to register the same. The first and foremost step is to file the prescribed application at the Trademark Registry India. Nowadays, the facility of online filing is available to the applicant. After filing the said application, an acknowledgment receipt is generated by the official portal for future reference.

Step 3: Verification of Application and Documents

After application filing, the scrutiny process comes into effect. It is conducted by a designated official known as an examiner. The verification process might take around 12-18 months.

• Applicant’s identity proof
• PAN
• Aadhar Card
• Passport
• Certificate of Incorporation (COI), in case of companies registered under Company Act, 2013
• Logo if it is applicable and available
• Address proof