Trademark
Trademark Registration
Register your trademark to protect your business name, logo and brand identity across India.
Overview
Trademark registration gives you the exclusive legal right to use your brand name, logo, tagline or any distinctive mark in connection with your goods or services. A registered trademark is valid for 10 years and can be renewed indefinitely. Upon filing, you can use the ™ symbol, and after registration, the ® symbol.
Types of Trademarks
- Word Mark: Protects a word, name or brand name in any font
- Device Mark: Protects a logo or graphical design
- Combined Mark: Protects a combination of word and device
Process
- Trademark Search: Check availability and existing similar marks
- Application Filing: File TM-A on the IP India portal with required details
- Acknowledgement: Application number issued, ™ symbol can be used
- Examination: Examiner reviews and may raise objections
- Publication: Published in the Trade Marks Journal for opposition
- Registration: If no opposition, registration certificate is issued
Documents Generally Required
- Applicant details (name, address, entity type)
- Logo/wordmark in the prescribed format
- Description of goods/services and trademark class
- Power of Attorney
- Proof of use (if claiming prior use)
Why Choose VSB Consultants?
We conduct a trademark search, advise on class selection, file the application, handle objections if raised, and follow up through registration.
Requirements, documents, government fees, professional fees and timelines may vary depending on the applicant, jurisdiction, portal status and applicable law. The final scope will be confirmed after reviewing the specific case.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
The complete process from filing to registration typically takes 12-18 months, depending on examination timelines and whether objections or oppositions are raised.
Yes, you can use the ™ symbol from the date of filing the trademark application. The ® symbol can only be used after the trademark is officially registered.
Trademarks are classified into 45 classes (34 for goods, 11 for services) based on the NICE Classification. You must select the class(es) relevant to your products or services.
A registered trademark is valid for 10 years from the date of filing. It can be renewed indefinitely for successive periods of 10 years.
Yes, you can file a multi-class application covering multiple classes in a single application, with separate fees for each class.
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