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WHAT IS TRADEMARK

A trademark is a form of intellectual property which consists of any word, symbol, sign, design, phrase or combination of these which identifies and differentiates the product or services. We also can say that the word trademark includes “Trademark” and “Service Mark”. The trademarks in India are regulated under the Trade Marks Act, 1999 (‘Act’) and Trade Mark Rules, 2017 (‘Rules’). Trademark owner can be individual, organization or a legal entity.

Trademark Registration is not mandatory in India, it is voluntary under the Act and are denoted by the symbol ® if trademark is registered and symbol ™ if the mark is being claimed. As a consultant we advise you to file the registration of trademark before starting any business. It helps to create brand and unique identity.

ADVANTAGES OF TRADEMARK REGISTRATION

BRAND REPUTATION

Trademark registration provides brand reputation of the product and services. It helps to make a unique identity in the consumer mind.

Legal Protection

Trademark registration provides legal protection to the brand and gives right to the owner who has sole right to use that logo/word of the trademark.

Business Expansion

Trademark registration provides an opportunity to expand a business. It helps to retain loyal customers and protect the goodwill of your business.

Financial Benefits

Trademark Registration provide many financial benefits to business in the form of increased profits, loyalty and enhance the growth of the business.

Build Trust

Trademark Registration builds trust in the mind of the customers and assures them that the goods or services of a business are unique in the market.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR FILING TRADEMARK APPLICATION?

Individual

Joint Owners

Proprietorship Firm

Partnership Firm

Limited Liability Partnership

Private Limited or Public Limited Company

Foreign Company

Trust or Society or Section 8 Company

MARKS NOT REGISTRABLE

1

The mark which would be likely to deceive or create confusion.

2

A mark containing indecent matter.

3

A mark containing any matter which is likely to hurt religious propensity of any class or others.

4

A mark which is prohibited to be protected in the court of law.

5

A mark which is identical or similar to a trademark which is already registered in respect of the same product or service.

6

A mark prohibited under the Emblems and Names (Prevention of Improper Use) Act, 1950.

7

A mark comprises any scandalous or obscene.

WHAT CAN BE REGISTERED AS TRADEMARK?

Any Name

Invented Word

Number

Letters

Device

Slogans

Signatures

3D Mark

Combination of Colors

Shapes

Sound

Smell Mark

Pattern Mark

Label

Ticket

Packaging

REGISTRABLE MARKS

Word Marks

The word marks is the simplest form of trademark which consist of words, symbol, letter or numbers.

Device Marks

Device marks are in the form of symbol, image or logo which is applied keeping in mind the distinctive characteristics of the same.

Shape Marks

The shape mark protects the unique shape of a product.

Sound Marks

Sound marks protect distinctive sound associated with the brand.

Three Dimension

The Three Dimensional mark protects three-dimensional shape of a product or its package/container to achieve distinction in the concerned jurisdictional marketplace.

Color

If a particular color has become a distinctive feature indicating the goods of a specific trader, it can be registered as a trademark. For example: Red Wine.

TRADEMARK CLASSES

There are 45 trademark classes, according to which goods and services are being classified. The form allows you to register your trademark in more than one class. The Trademark Class 1 to Trademark Class 34 signifies a specific category of goods and Trademark Class 35 to Trademark Class 45 signifies a specific category of services. We’re showcasing all the trademark classes below for your reference and support. Now you can check and identify your suitable class yourself.

MANUFACTURING (34 Classes)

Chemical industry, science, photography, agriculture, horticulture, and forestry; unprocessed plastics; chemical substances for preserving foodstuffs;

Preservatives against rust, paints, and varnishes; Preservatives used to prevent deterioration of wood, foil, and powder from metals, colorants, painters, artists, and decorators.

Substances for laundry use, bleaching preparations; cleaning; polishing; essential oils, cosmetics, soaps; perfumery, abrasive preparations; hair lotions;

Industrial oils and greases; candles, wicks; lubricants; fuels and illuminants, dust absorbing, wetting and binding compositions.

Pharmaceutical, fungicides, herbicides; veterinary and sanitary preparations; food for babies; disinfectants; dietetic

Common metals, alloys; small metal hardware products, building materials made of metal. Metal pipes and other goods which are not a part of other classes.

Machines and machine tools; machine coupling and transmission equipment; agricultural implements except those operated by hand; incubators for eggs

Manual hand tools and implements; side arms; razors; cutlery

Scientific, measuring, apparatus for recording, electric, photographic, data processing equipment and computers; transmission or reproduction of sound or visuals.

Dental and veterinary products; surgical, artificial limbs; medical, eyes and teeth; suture materials; orthopedic articles.

Apparatus for lighting, cooking, refrigerating, heating, steam generating, water supply and sanitary purposes; drying and ventilating.

Vehicles; products for movement by water, land, or air.

Firearms; explosives; fireworks; ammunition and projectiles

Precious metals, their alloys and products made from them; precious stones; jewelry; chronometric instruments and horological

Instruments used to make music.

Printed matter; stationery; Paper, cardboard, and goods made from these materials; brushes; plastic materials for packaging; typewriters and office requisites;

Insulating materials; flexible pipes; rubber, asbestos, plastics in extruded form for use in manufacture; mica and goods made from these materials; packing, stopping

Umbrellas, parasols and walking sticks; leather and imitations of leather; animal skins, hides, trunks and traveling bags; whips, saddlery; harness

Building materials, (non-metallic), non-metallic transportable buildings; non-metallic rigid pipes for building; asphalt, pitch, and bitumen; monuments.

Furniture, mirrors, picture frames; ivory, whalebone, shell, amber; goods of wood, cork, bone, mother-of-pearl, reed, cane, wicker, horn.

Kitchen utensils; unworked or semi-worked glass; combs and sponges; articles for cleaning purposes; earthenware and glassware

Awnings, tarpaulins, sails, sacks, ropes, string, nets, tents, raw fibrous textile materials; padding and stuffing materials(except of rubber or plastics)

Yarns and threads

Bed and table covers; Textiles

Clothing, headgear, footwear

Ribbons and braid; Lace and embroidery, buttons, artificial flowers; hooks and eyes, pins and needles

Carpets, rugs, wall hangings(non-textile); mats and matting, linoleum

Gymnastic and sporting articles; games and playthings; decorations for Christmas trees

Meat, fish, poultry and game; meat extracts; preserved, dried and cooked fruits and vegetables; jams, edible oils and fats; fruit sauces; eggs, milk and milk products

Coffee, tea, cocoa, sugar, rice, tapioca, mustard; vinegar; spices; ice sago; bread, pastry and confectionery, ices; honey, treacle; yeast, baking powder; salt

Agricultural, horticultural, and forestry products and grains; foodstuffs for animals, malt; live animals; fresh fruits and vegetables; seeds, natural plants and flowers

Beers, mineral and aerated waters, non-alcoholic drinks; syrup; fruit drinks and fruit juices

Alcoholic beverages(except beers)

Tobacco, smokers' articles, matches

SERVICES (11 Classes)

Advertising, business administration, business management, office functions.

Insurance, financial affairs; monetary affairs; real estate affairs.

Building construction; installation services; repair

Tele communications.

Transport; travel arrangement; packaging and storage of goods.

Treatment of materials.

Education; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities; providing of training

Scientific, design, and technological services; industrial analysis and research services; computer hardware development.

Temporary accommodation; services for food and drink

Medical services, horticulture, and forestry services; veterinary services, hygienic and beauty care; agriculture.

Security services for the protection of property; personal and social services rendered by others.

Overview of Trademark Registration in India

1

Government Fees

  • ₹ 4500/- (Individual/ Proprietorship Firm/ Msme Unit) Each Application
  • ₹ 9000/- (Other than Msme Unit or Company) Each Application

2

Timeline

  • TM Application Submission: Two to Seven Working Days
  • Complete TM Registration: One Month to Eighteen Months

3

Validity

  • 10 years and
  • One-time renewal for the term of 10 years

4

Documents Required

  • Logo or Trademark or Trade Name in JPEG/PNG Format
  • Active Email ID and Mobile Number of the Applicant
  • Self-attested copy of Pan Card and Aadhaar Card of the Applicant
  • Self-attested copy of GST certificate, if available
  • Self-attested copy of Udyam registration certificate, if available

If the applicant is entity, then

  • Certified copy of Registation Certificate
  • Certified copy of Bylaws
  • Certified copy of Pan Card
  • Certified copy of Board Resolution

5

Stepwise Process

  • The process of trademark Registration is as follows:
  • Trademark Application Filing
  • Issuance of Examination Report
  • Filing a Reply to the Examination Report
  • Show cause hearing
  • Publication of mark in ™ Journal
  • Registration of Trademark