List of Required Documents for Trademark Registration Procedure:
1. Trademark Application Form: This includes all the necessary details about the trademark and the applicant.
2. Specimen of the Trademark: This is a clear representation of the trademark, which can be in the form of a logo, wordmark, or combination of both.
3. List of Goods/Services: A description of the goods or services associated with the trademark, specified according to the relevant class under the Nice Classification.
4. Power of Attorney: In some cases, a power of attorney may be required, especially if you’re using a trademark attorney to file the application on your behalf.
5. Proof of Use: In some jurisdictions, proof of use of the trademark may be required, particularly if the trademark has already been in use before the application.
6. Priority Claim: If you are claiming priority based on an earlier foreign application, you may need to provide the relevant priority documents.
7. Government Fees: Payment of the required fees for filing, examination, and registration. Fee amounts vary by jurisdiction.
8. Certificate of Incorporation/Registration: If the applicant is a business entity, you may need to provide a copy of your business registration or incorporation certificate.
9. ID/Passport Copy: A copy of the ID or passport of the trademark owner or their authorized representative.
10. Assignment of Rights: If the trademark is not originally owned by the applicant, but acquired through assignment or transfer, documentation of the assignment may be required.
₹10,000.00
Trademark Registration
Trademark is a brand or name associated with a service or product of an individual or company. It is a unique mark through which the consumers identify a product or service. It differentiates the product manufactured or service provided by an individual or an entity.
In India, trademarks are regulated under the Trademarks Act, 1999 (‘Act’) and Trade Marks Rules, 2017 (‘Rules’). When a trademark is registered under the Act, it is protected from infringement which means that a third party cannot use the registered trademark for their products or services without authorized permission.
A trademark can be any word, phrase, symbol, design, or a combination of these things that identifies your goods or services. It’s how customers recognize you in the marketplace and distinguish you from your competitors.
1. Trademark Search: Before you start the registration process, it’s advisable to conduct a comprehensive trademark search to ensure that your proposed trademark is not already in use by someone else.
2. Application Filing: Submit a trademark application to the relevant trademark office or authority. This application typically includes the following information: Name and address of the trademark owner (individual or business). Clear representation of the trademark. Description of the goods/services covered by the trademark. Class of goods/services (based on the international classification system).
3. Examination: The trademark office will review your application to ensure it complies with their regulations and that the trademark is distinctive and not confusingly similar to existing trademarks. This can take several months.
4. Publication: In some countries, approved trademark applications are published in a public journal to allow third parties to oppose the registration if they believe it infringes on their rights.
5. Opposition Period: If your trademark is published and there are no oppositions within the specified period, your trademark will move closer to registration.
6. Registration: Once all requirements are met, the trademark is officially registered. You’ll receive a registration certificate.
