At the national/regional level, trademark protection can be obtained through registration, by filing an application for registration with the national/regional trademark office and paying the required fees. At the international level, you have two options: either you can file a trademark application with the trademark office of each country in which you are seeking protection, or you can use WIPO’s Madrid System.
Overview of Trademark Registration
A trademark is a distinctive or unique mark, logo, phrase, or emblem that identifies a product or service and distinguishes it from others. A Trademark also indicates the proprietorship of the registered brand. The principle of a trademark is to prevent other competitors in the market, unfairly profiting from the goodwill derived from the registered mark.
The trademark is generally designated by the following symbols:
1. ™ (stands for an unregistered trademark) : It should be carried with trademark during registration process.
2. ® (indicates a registered trademark) : It should be included after obtaining a registration certificate.
Documents Required for Trademark Registration
Documents required for Trademark Registration are as follows:
1. Soft Copy of Logo, in case of Device / Logo Registration
2. General Power of Attorney (GPA)
3. Identity Proof of Signatory
4. Business Registration Proof Documents, in case applied by company
5. Certificate of Incorporation / Partnership Deed
Individual / MSME / Startup : Rs 10,000 per class per application
Other Organizations : Rs 15,000 per class per application
Foreign Applicant : USD 300 per class per application
Cost is inclusion of official fees and attorney fees only
Cost for objection handling or opposition handling will be applicable additionally, if any
GST @ 18% will be applicable additionally on payment in Indian Rupees
For a customized and attractive quotation, please contact us with your product details to Rekha Atri (+91 98118 03136) or Manju Laur (+91 9711994042).
Timeline
Normally, 6 to 7 months, if there is no objection / opposition raised.
Process to Apply for Trademark Registration
Process of Trademark Registration is divided into following steps:
Step-1: Preparation of Application and compilation of documents
Step-2: Submission of application and requisite fee to Office of the Controller General of Trademarks
Step-3: Responding to objection / opposition / hearing, if any
Step-4: Grant of Certificate of Registration
