Trademark Registration

Get your trademark application in two days.

Introduction of Trademark Registration

A trademark registration gives a trademark the monopoly of a business or a company to use the product name . The Symbols or words used by a business distinguish the goods or services provided by them from their competitors  After registering the Trademark , no other organization or person can use it as long as the Trademark continues to be used by its registered owner . The applicant can use the TM mark on their trademark as soon as the trademark is applied. MINNED Upon completion of trademark registration , a certificate of registration will be issued , and the applicant can use the R mark ( within the Circle ) on their brand . The process of trademark registration in India consists of several stages and requires follow – up action with the Government . Therefore , to obtain trademark registration early , it has to be submitted under the guidance of a specialist .

Advantages of Trademark Registration

Boost your Sales

A product or service sold under a registered trademark helps build trust , credibility , quality , and goodwill in customers ' minds . It gives you a distinct identity compared to regular sellers , primarily when you sell your product under your brand name on online platforms like Amazon , Flipkart , etc. If your brand name is a registered brand name , then none of the above online portals places any trade name like yours on its platform . Therefore registration of a trademark is very important for every business .

Legally protected

Once your trademark is registered , you get all kinds of legal rights about it . You can prevent someone else from copying your trademark . Also , if you have suffered any financial loss , you can do a civil suit to up for it . The slightest resemblance between the two different trademarks means that both of those trademarks are infringing a distance . It means that your trademark should be unique so that whenever someone tries to copy your trademark , you can stop it .

It Protects Your Brand Name

As you know , your brand name is your identity . Once your customers are associated with your brand , they prefer to buy products with the same name . The Registration of a trademark assures that your competitors will not be able to apply for the Registration of a brand name like yours . It serves the company's unique assets . If someone violates your trademark rights , you can also take legal action against the infringer to protect your brand name .

Secure Identification

Secure Identification When your brand is recognized, it is easy for the customer to find products by trademarking quickly. Out of the same type of product , your product itself maintains a unique identity through its trademark . Seeing the fame of your product , other competitors may start copying your brand , but your brand name And will always be protected Your Business in case of your trademark Register is a registered trademark of Your Business .

Trademark is a valuable
asset

A registered trademark is the asset of your business . Your trademark is the identity of your business . Whenever you try to expand your business , you will understand the importance of your registered trademark . Your registered trademark can be traded , distributed , franchised , or commercially contracted . You will never be able to use your trademark nationally if you do not own the registered trademark Of Your Business

Documents Required

Details of Partners
Details of Partners are Required only in case of Partnership or LLP Only

ID Proof
Signature Authority (Any Photo ID) of Signature Authority

Logo or Label
(If No logo/ Labe is there, Word Mark can be Applied)

Profile data-cuate

GPOA and User Affidavit
Draft of user affidavit will be provided by us (If Applicable)

Certificate of incorporation/GST Certificate
Certificate of Business incorporation/GST Certificate must Required (other than the individual Applicant)

MSME Certificate
MSME/ Udhyam Registration applicable for other than the individual Applicant

Process Of Trademark Registration

Complete the
Questionnaire

We will provide you a questionnaire which is required to be filled by you in which we will sought the basic details and documents pert the registration of Copyright

Application Filing

We file the Trademark Application within 24 hours of receiving the Complete documentation and Payment . The filing will proceed through the government online Platform , and in most cases , the acknowledgment of trademark filing has been generated immediately

Application Process

After Applying , the examiner will scrutinize the trademark application for defects ; after that , the said application will proceed for Examination , or the examiner can issue the discrepancy report . We have to proceed accordingly .

Examination of Trademark Application

After the formality check pass , The officer will Examine the Trademark application for correctness and issue a Trademark examination report . The officer can accept the Trademark application , proceed for the journal publishing , or object to the Trademark registration process . Once the objection report has been issued , we have to submit a reply to the examination report . If the reply to the examination is not satisfactory , the applicant has the right to appeal the officer's decision before the Intellectual Property Appellate Board .

Journal
Publication

When the Trademark Registrar accepts the application , the Trademark shall be published in the Trademark journal . ThisG journal is published every Monday . After Publication in the next 120 days anyone can oppose a particular trademark . If someone opposes the trademark application , the opposition proceeding will start , and if no one opposes the trademark , then the registration certificate will be issued .

Trademark - Hearing and Registration

Suppose the registrar is not satisfied with the reply to the examination report in that situation . In that case , the registrar will call for a chamber hearing After hearing if the registrar will be satisfied with the evidence we have submitted , the registrar will issue the direction for journal publication . After that , The process of 120 days will start and the Registration certificate will be issued as mentioned in the earlier step .

What can be A Trademark?

Business
Name

The most important trademark is your Business Name . You must protect it immediately before someone else steals it .

Logo of Company or Product

The logo is the image , artwork , or emblems of your Business or Product . For Logo Registration , submit a high - resolution JPEG Image .

Punchline Or
Slogan

Punchline or Slogan , like " Ye Dil Mange More " of Pepsi , can be protected by registering the trademark registration in India . have a DSC

Domain Name

The domain names are also capable of registration under the Trademark Law . It brings a lot of protection .

Products Name

The products or business are known by their independent name . It may be a wordmark or a device mark ( image ) .

Sound Mark

If a sound is unique to your business like the Airtel ring tone or ICICI jingle , then ensure to register it as Sound Mark .

Shapes

The domain names are also capable of registration under the Trademark Law . It brings a lot of protection .

Packaging

The products or business are known by their independent name . It may be a wordmark or a device mark ( image ) .

Building Elevations

If a building Elivations is a unique or renowned , we can register the same as a Trademark.

More Insights on Trademark Registration

To select a trademark or brand name , one has to first check it on the website of ipindia . The team at Nikhil Soni & Co guides you to select a name for your Trademark. The other most important and essential task along with checking the name of a company is to check the Trademark if already registered under the proposed name which strengthens the online application for registration . At Nikhil Soni & Co, we assist you in getting your ‘ logo ‘ or ‘ word mark ‘ registered as Trademark under the Trade Marks Act , 1999. For more information on trademark , you can click on the link Trademark Registration

If your trademark is a trademark that resembles or has some similarity to an already existing trademark , then your trademark will not be registered at any cost . 1. if your trademark is a trademark that resembles or has some similarity to an already existing trademark , then your trademark will not be registered at any cost .

FAQs On Trademark Registration

The Trademark Registry has classified goods and services under 45 classes. Each class lists a host of goods/services and depending on those you are offering, you need to mention the class(es) on your trademark application. The trademark would be registered and protected under those classes only.
 
If your trademark is similar to an existing application, would hurt religious sentiments, contains geographical names, or common words. It would also be rejected if it is likely to confuse.
 
As soon as you file the application and receive an acknowledgement, you can use the ™ symbol. Once the registration process is complete, you can use the ® symbol.
 
You can run a simple trademark search easily by clicking here. However, if you are serious about getting your trademark registered, it is advised to get a professional to do thorough trademark research.
 
You can’t get the word, but all is not lost. You could instead design a unique logo for your business and include the name in it. So there is a way out, but it is best to have a unique name.
 
 
It depends entirely on the government’s judgement. But if it is unique, it is highly likely that it will be granted.
 

Yes, a registered trademark can be removed because of non-use. If it is not used for a continuous period of five years from the date of registration of the trademark and that the application for removal is made after three months from the expiry of these five years, then it can be removed.

 

Yes, it is possible to apply for more than one class.

 

The Opposition of Trademark is basically done by the third parties who sought to have any similarity between both the trademarks. The trademark can be opposed by the third party within 4 months of the publish of trademark in Trademark Journal. Legal Window can help you file the counter statement in respect of the Opposition received on any trademark which has to be filed within 2 months filing of Opposition by third party.

 
It can take anywhere between 6 months to 1 year for your trademark to be approved. However, we can apply and start using the ™ symbol within few days if we can get all the details and documents at the earliest.

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