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Trade Mark Registration in India

Trade Mark: A trade mark can be a word, logo, symbol, label, shape, smell, combination of colours etc. and acts as a source indicator and refers to the origin of goods or services. Trade mark can either be a word mark or a device mark. A word mark essentially denotes words/letters in a non stylised manner. On the other hand device mark comprises artistic features or unique colour combination.

Service Mark: A trademark pertaining to services is known as service mark.

Trade Mark Classification: The Trade Mark Registry, for the purpose of registration has classified goods and services under 45 classes in accordance with the Nice Classification. Class 1 to 34 refers to goods and class 35 to 45 refers to services.

Trade Mark Search: It is advisable to conduct a pre-registration search at the Trade Mark Registry to find out about the pre existence of deceptively similar and confusing marks. The search is conducted so that the Applicant is aware of the probable objections or oppositions that may be initiated against the prospective trademark.

Trade Mark Filing: An application is to be filed under the Trademarks Act and the Trademarks Rules. The following documents are required for the filing of an Application:

  • Application for Registration- Full description of the Applicants to be provided.
  • User detail – The user date should denote the month and date of first use in India. Conversely it can be on “proposed to be used” basis.
  • Priority Claim – Priority claim in relation to foreign applications is to be filed within 6 months from the date of filing of the trade mark in the parent country.
  • Additional Representations- Refers to the document which contains further information about the Applicant.
  • Power of Attorney- To be filed along with the application duly executed by the Applicant in favour of the trademark attorney.


Trade Mark Prosecution

Upon Application, the Registrar shall cause the application to be examined and shall issue an Examination Report to the Applicant stating his objections, if any; and, the reply must be submitted within a month from the date of issuing of the Examination Report.
Advertisement in Trade Mark Journal: As and when the objections are waived after receiving the reply followed by hearing, the application will be accepted for advertisement in the Trademarks Journal.
 

Trade Mark Registration

Upon Registration a certificate to that effect is issued in favour of the Applicant. A Trade Mark/Service Mark is valid for a period of 10 years.

 

Trade Mark Renewal

Trade Mark can be renewed in every 10 years. Renewal application can be filed 6 months prior to the due date of the next renewal date.

 

Our Services

  • Trade Mark Search.
  • Trade Mark Prosecution.
  • Trade Mark Opposition.
  • Trade Mark Infringement.
  • Assignment and Transmission.
  • Renewal of Trade Marks.