Trademark Application In India

A trademark is a sign capable of distinguishing the goods or services of one enterprise from those of other enterprises. Trademarks are protected by intellectual property rights

A trademark is a word, phrase, symbol, or design, or a combination of words, phrases, symbols, or designs that identifies and distinguishes the goods of one manufacturer or seller from those of others who may also sell that kind of goods.

Trademark registration in india provides the right to sue against others who try to copy your trademark and prevents others from using a similar trademark to the one registered by you

What Can We Register as a Trademark?

Many aspects of your brand image can be registered as a trademark are as under.

1. Name

a. Business Name: Registering a company name as a trademark is the most common route businesses take.

b. Product Name: You can register a particular product’s name as a trademark.

c. Abbreviations: Abbreviations of a company or brand name can also be a trademark.

d. Person’s Name/Surname: If your name plays an important part in generating revenue, then you can even trademark your name.

2. Logo/Symbol

3. Tagline

4. Other

a. Colour Mark: You can register a trademark online for a colour or a combination of colours.

b. Sound Mark: Musical notes or sounds can be trademarked via online trademark registration if we can prove that it’s distinctive.

c. Scent Mark: Even scents can be trademarked in online trademark registration.

Importans of Trademark Registration

Trademark registration is important and necessary for a business because:

1. It showcases your unique identity
2. It helps you build trust and loyalty among your customers
3. It offers legal protection for your brand’s identity
4. It is an asset in itself
5. It prevents unauthorised usage of your brand’s identity.

Classification of Trademark

There are 45 trademark classes and all the goods and services are categorised across these classes. You need to be very careful while picking the classes as it will determine the validity of your trademark registration for your business’ products/services. If your business operates across different goods/services that fall under different classes, you have to ensure that you can apply for a trademark online under all the applicable classes

The online trademark registration process…

Step 1: Trademark Search

When we received basic information about what you want to apply for trademark online and the industry you operate in, we will do a thorough search across the trademark database. This is to check whether the mark you want to register is available or not.

Once you decide on an available trademark, we move to step 2.

Step 2: Class Selection and Document Collection

The next task is to select the appropriate class for your business. we will guide you in selecting the right class to cover all aspects of your business. Simultaneously, you can start uploading all the required documents to apply trademark online.

Step 3: Trademark Application Filing

Once we upload all the documents, Then the trademark application form will be filled on your behalf and submitted along with the documents. we will ensure that your application is accurate and error-free.

We will keep you updated throughout the process and watch out for any notifications from the Trademark Registry until the registration is complete.

Documents Required for Trademark Registration

PERSONAL DETAILS OF APPLICANT (Proprietor/Partner/Director)

1. Name of Applicant (with Identity Proof)
2. Full Address (with Address Proof)
3. Phone No.
4. Email Address
5. Name of Entity
6. Date of Incorporation
7. LOGO (8cm x 8cm) – Soft Copy
8. Description of  business Activity
9. Date From which Trademark used
10. Name of all partners/Directors with resident address and name of authorized partner/director who sign the related all documents
11.  Partnership Deed in case of P. Firm/ LLP Agreement / MOA & AOA in case of company.
12. Stamp paper of Rs. 300/- in the name of owner/applicant
13.  Udyog Aadhar/ MSME certificate.