Trademark Registration in India – Secure Your Brand Name Today
A registered trademark gives your brand a unique identity and legal protection against unauthorized usage. At Regible Corporate Adviser LLP, we simplify the trademark registration process in India, offering professional guidance from trademark search to certificate delivery.
Definition and Concept of Trademark Registration
Trademark registration is the legal process of securing exclusive rights over your brand name, logo, tagline, or symbol under the Trade Marks Act, 1999. Once registered, no one else can use or replicate your trademark without your consent.
Registering a trademark is essential for:
- Building brand recognition
- Protecting intellectual property
- Legal ownership and rights enforcement
- Enhancing business value and trust
Features and Benefits of Trademark Registration
Legal Protection
Trademark registration gives you legal ownership and protection against unauthorized use by others.
Brand Identity
A trademark reinforces your brand's identity and sets your business apart from competitors.
Exclusive Rights
You get exclusive rights to use your registered trademark in connection with your goods or services throughout India.
Nationwide Recognition
Once registered, your trademark is legally recognized across the country, helping you expand confidently.
Asset Creation
A registered trademark is an intangible asset that adds value to your business and can be sold, franchised, or licensed.
Pre-Registration Considerations
Before applying for trademark registration, it’s essential to consider the following:
1. Trademark Availability Search
Conduct a comprehensive search to ensure that your proposed trademark is unique and not already registered or pending with any other entity.
2. Classification of Goods/Services
Determine the correct class under the Nice Classification System (there are 45 classes) based on the nature of your business, products, or services.
3. Type of Trademark
Decide whether you’re registering a wordmark, logo, tagline, sound mark, shape mark, or a combination thereof.
4. Ownership Details
Prepare ownership documentation—whether individual, company, LLP, or partnership firm—to correctly file the application.
5. Future Expansion
If you plan to expand into other product categories or markets, consider applying in multiple classes for broader protection.
Documents Required for Trademark Registration
- Applicant’s Name and Identity Proof
- Logo (if applicable) in JPEG format
- Signed Authorization Letter (Form TM-48)
- Nature of business and goods/services offered
- MSME or Startup Certificate (if available)
Trademark Registration Process in India
Here’s how the trademark registration process works with Regible:
Step 1: Trademark Search
We perform a detailed trademark availability check to ensure no conflict exists.
Step 2: Trademark Application Filing
We prepare and file your Trademark Application (Form TM-A) with the Trademark Registry.
Step 3: Examination by Trademark Office
The Registrar examines your application and may raise an objection.
Step 4: Publication in Trademark Journal
If approved, your trademark is published in the Trademark Journal for public objections (if any).
Step 5: Trademark Registration Certificate
If no opposition arises, your trademark is successfully registered and the certificate is issued.
Trademark Renewal and Maintenance
A trademark must be renewed every 10 years to retain exclusive rights. We provide assistance in:
- Timely Renewal Filing
- Updating Owner Details
- Trademark Assignment or Licensing
- Responding to Third-Party Objections or Oppositions
Trademark Objection and Opposition Services
we handle:
- Drafting and Filing Objection Reply
- Trademark Hearing Representation
- Opposition Filing against Infringing Marks
Why Choose Regible Corporate Adviser LLP?
- Experienced trademark consultants
- Hassle-free online trademark filing
- Free trademark name search
- Affordable pricing with expert support
- End-to-end assistance till registration
