Trademark Registration
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Trademark Registration Starting at Just Rs.7,499/- (Inclusive of all Govt. Fees).
ADVANTAGES OF TRADEMARK REGISTRATION
TRADEMARK REGISTRATION PROCESS
Application Preparation
Our Trademark Expert will prepare the trademark application for your business based on your requirements and information. We will prepare your application based on the information provided.
Trademark Filing
Once, the trademark application is prepared and signed by you, we can file it with the Trademark Registrar immediately. Once, the application is filed with the Registrar you can start using the TM symbol.
Trademark Registration
Once the trademark application is filed with the Registrar, the Government processing will start. We will provide trademark application status tracking through SMS, Email and iCFO Platform.
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DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR Registration
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Guidelines to be followed:
- AVOID Superlative or Laudatory words E.g. Premium, Gold, Deluxe
- AVOID Descriptive words E.g. Coffee shop for coffee bars; Cooler for Refrigerators
- AVOID trademarks Confusing Similar to existing trademarks
- AVOID words which have direct reference to the Character or Quality of the product/service. E.g. Best Choice, Easy Cook, Super
- AVOID Common Personal Names or surnames. Such names are registrable only if it has acquired distinctiveness through advertisements and long use
Well known geographical names such as SWISS chocolates or U.S.A. pizza are also not registrable. There are also other factors to be considered in the adoption of trademarks, which is beyond the scope of this text.
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Classes of goods and services
Before filing a trademark application, it is necessary to identify the classes in which you wish to seek protection for your trademark. An application should be made in the relevant classes of current goods/services as well as in classes where there is intent to use. All goods and services are divided into 45 classes. The 9th edition of the NICE international classification system is followed in India.
The following list gives general information about the goods and services covered in each class.
Trademark Classification of Goods and Services in India
| Class No | Class Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Chemical used in industry, science, photography, agriculture, horticulture and forestry, unprocessed artificial resins, unprocessed plastics, manure, fire extinguishing compositions; tempering and soldering preparations; chemical substances for preserving foodstuffs; tanning substances; adhesive used in industry. |
| 2 | Paints; varnishes; lacquers; preservatives against rust and against deterioration of wood; colorants mordents; raw natural resins; metals in foil and powder form for painters; decorators; printers and artists |
| 3 | Bleaching preparations and other substances for laundry use; cleaning; polishing; scouring and abrasive preparations; soaps; perfumery; essential oils; cosmetics; hair lotions; dentifrices |
| 4 | Industrial oils and greases; lubricants; dust absorbing, wetting and binding compositions; fuels (including motor spirit) and illuminants; candles, wicks |
| 5 | Pharmaceutical, veterinary and sanitary preparations; dietetic substances adapted for medical use, food for babies; plasters, materials for dressings; materials for stopping teeth, dental wax; disinfectants; preparation for destroying vermin; fungicides, herbicides |
| 6 | Common metals and their alloys; metal building materials; transportable buildings of metal; materials of metal for railway tracks; non-electric cables and wires of common metal; ironmongery, small items of metal hardware; pipes and tubes of metal; safes; goods of common metal not included in other classes; ores |
| 7 | Machines and machine tools; motors and engines (except for land vehicles); machine coupling and transmission components (except for land vehicles); agricultural implements other than hand-operated; incubators for eggs |
| 8 | Hand tools and implements (hand-operated); cutlery; side arms; razors |
| 9 | Scientific, nautical, surveying, electric, photographic, cinematographic, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling, checking (supervision), life saving and teaching apparatus and instruments; apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images; magnetic data carriers, recording discs; automatic vending machines and mechanisms for coin-operated apparatus; cash registers, calculating machines, data processing equipment and computers; fire extinguishing apparatus |
| 10 | Surgical, medical, dental and veterinary apparatus and instruments, artificial limbs, eyes and teeth; orthopedic articles; suture materials |
| 11 | Apparatus for lighting, heating, steam generating, cooking, refrigerating, drying ventilating, water supply and sanitary purposes |
| 12 | Vehicles; apparatus for locomotion by land, air or water |
| 13 | Firearms; ammunition and projectiles; explosives; fire works |
| 14 | Precious metals and their alloys and goods in precious metals or coated therewith, not included in other classes; jewellery, precious stones; horological and other chronometric instruments |
| 15 | Musical instruments |
| 16 | Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials, not included in other classes; printed matter; bookbinding material; photographs; stationery; adhesives for stationery or household purposes; artists' materials; paint brushes; typewriters and office requisites (except furniture); instructional and teaching material (except apparatus); plastic materials for packaging (not included in other classes); playing cards; printers' type; printing blocks. |
| 17 | Rubber, gutta percha, gum, asbestos, mica and goods made from these materials and not included in other classes; plastics in extruded form for use in manufacture; packing, stopping and insulating materials; flexible pipes, not of metal |
| 18 | Leather and imitations of leather, and goods made of these materials and not included in other classes; animal skins, hides, trunks and travelling bags; umbrellas, parasols and walking sticks; whips, harness and saddlery |
| 19 | Building materials, (non-metallic), non-metallic rigid pipes for building; asphalt, pitch and bitumen; non-metallic transportable buildings; monuments, not of metal. |
| 20 | Furniture, mirrors, picture frames; goods(not included in other classes) of wood, cork, reed, cane, wicker, horn, bone, ivory, whalebone, shell, amber, mother- of-pearl, meerschaum and substitutes for all these materials, or of plastics |
| 21 | Household or kitchen utensils and containers(not of precious metal or coated therewith); combs and sponges; brushes(except paints brushes); brush making materials; articles for cleaning purposes; steelwool, unworked or semi-worked glass (except glass used in building); glassware, porcelain and earthenware not included in other classes |
| 22 | Ropes, string, nets, tents, awnings, tarpaulins, sails, sacks and bags (not included in other classes) padding and stuffing materials(except of rubber or plastics); raw fibrous textile materials |
| 23 | Yarns and threads, for textile use |
| 25 | Clothing, footwear, headgear |
| 26 | Lace and embroidery, ribbons and braid; buttons, hooks and eyes, pins and needles; artificial flowers |
| 27 | Carpets, rugs, mats and matting, linoleum and other materials for covering existing floors; wall hangings(non-textile) |
| 28 | Games and playthings, gymnastic and sporting articles not included in other classes; decorations for Christmas trees |
| 29 | Meat, fish, poultry and game; meat extracts; preserved, dried and cooked fruits and vegetables; jellies, jams, fruit sauces; eggs, milk and milk products; edible oils and fats |
| 30 | Coffee, tea, cocoa, sugar, rice, tapioca, sago, artificial coffee; flour and preparations made from cereals, bread, pastry and confectionery, ices; honey, treacle; yeast, baking powder; salt, mustard; vinegar, sauces, (condiments); spices; ice |
| 31 | Agricultural, horticultural and forestry products and grains not included in other classes; live animals; fresh fruits and vegetables; seeds, natural plants and flowers; foodstuffs for animals, malt |
| 32 | Beers, mineral and aerated waters, and other non-alcoholic drinks; fruit drinks and fruit juices; syrups and other preparations for making beverages |
| 33 | Alcoholic beverages (except beers) |
| 34 | Tobacco, smokers' articles, matches |
Services
| Class No | Class Description |
|---|---|
| 35 | Advertising, business management, business administration, office functions |
| 36 | Insurance, financial affairs; monetary affairs; real estate affairs |
| 37 | Building construction; repair; installation services |
| 38 | Telecommunications |
| 39 | Transport; packaging and storage of goods; travel arrangement |
| 40 | Treatment of materials |
| 41 | Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities. |
| 42 | Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; industrial analysis and research services; design and development of computer hardware and software. |
| 43 | Services for providing food and drink; temporary accommodation. |
| 44 | Medical services; veterinary services; hygienic and beauty care for human beings or animals; agriculture, horticulture and forestry services. |
| 45 | Legal services; security services for the protection of property and individuals; personal and social services rendered by others to meet the needs of individuals. |
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| File Your Trademark in 24 Hours |
| Trademark any Word, Title, Symbol, Slogan, Punchline |
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FAQ
What can be registered as a trademark?
Any word, name, device, label, numerals or a combination of colors that can be represented graphically (in a paper) can be registered as a trademark. The trademark to be registered must also be distinctive for the services or goods for which it is proposed to be registered.
What trademarks are NOT registerable?
Any trademark, which is identical or deceptively similar to an existing registered trademark or trademark for which application for registration has been made, cannot be registered. Also trademark that would likely cause deception or confusion or is offensive may not be registered. Geographical names, common names, common trade words and common abbreviation can also not be registered as a trademark.
Will my trademark registration be valid for all types of services and goods?
Trademark registrations are distinctive to the goods or services it is represents. Therefore, trademark registration are made under a "Class" of goods or service it represents. The trademark registration will therefore be valid for the entire class of goods or service it represents.
What is a trademark class?
To standardize the goods or services, which the trademark will represent, the Trademark Registry has a list of 45 Classes under which all types of goods and services are represented. The trademark application must mention the type of goods or services the trademark will represent under one or more of the classes, and trademark registration is granted for that specific class of goods or service.
Will my trademark registration be valid across the world?
No, trademark registered in India will be valid only in India. However, some countries use the trademark registration in India as a basis for registering the trademark in their country.
Can a foreigner or a foreign entity apply for trademark registration in India?
Yes, a foreign person or a foreign entity can apply for trademark registration in India.
Who can apply for trademark registration?
Any person claiming to be the owner of the trademark used or proposed to be used can apply for trademark registration. The person can be an individual, company, NGO, etc.
What are the documents required for trademark registration?
A copy of the trademark to be registered along with the address and identity proof of the trademark owner is required. In case of Company, the name of the Company along with its Certificate of Incorporation and Address proof is required.
How long will it take to obtain trademark registration?
Trademark application can be filed with the trademark registry in a matter of days. However, it will typically take 8 to 24 months for the Trademark Registry to complete their formalities and provide registration for the trademark.
When can I use the TM mark?
The TM mark can be used along with the trademark once the trademark application is filed with the Controller General of Patents Designs and Trademarks.
When can I use the ® mark?
The ® mark can be used once the trademark application is approved by the Controller General of Patents Designs and Trademarks and trademark registration is provided.
How long is the trademark registration valid for?
Registered trademarks are valid for 10 years from date of filing. Prior to the end of the validity, the trademark owner can file for renewal to keep the trademark registration current.
How can a registered trademark be protected?
In case there is infringement on a registered trademark, there are several ways to stop it or sue for damages. A legal suit can be filed in a District Court where infringement has occurred or arbitration proceedings can be initiated or other legal measures can be initiated to stop the trademark infringement.
Can I sell or transfer a registered trademark?
A registered trademark is an intellectual property, which can be sold, transferred, gifted, franchised, etc., Trademark registration gives the owner of the trademark ownership over the trademark and any person wishing to use the trademark must obtain the registered trademark owners consent.
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