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Trademark Registration India
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Overview
A trademark is a distinctive word, symbol, phrase, logo, or design that sets your brand's goods or services apart from those of other businesses in the market place. It offers intellectual property protection under the Trade Marks Act, 1999 and grants the exclusive legal right to use the mark in India. Registering your trademark ensures your brand is protected from misuse, builds customer trust, and allows you to take legal action against infringement.
Benefits For Everyone!
Exclusive Rights to Your Brand Identity
A registered trademark legally protects your unique logo, name, or symbol and gives you the sole right to use it across India within your class of goods/services.
Stronger Market Recognition and Trust
Trademarks build brand recall and trust among consumers, signaling that your business is established, reliable, and serious about quality.
Legal Protection Against Imitation or Infringement
With a registered mark, you can sue for damages and prevent others from using confusingly similar marks.
Helps in Business Expansion
A registered mark makes it easier to license or franchise your brand across regions or even apply for international trademarks under the Madrid Protocol.
Acts as a Valuable Intangible Asset
Your trademark can appreciate in value as your brand grows. It can be sold, assigned, franchised, or used as collateral.
Use of TM and ® Symbols
These symbols denote that your brand is protected. TM can be used after filing, and ® after approval, deterring misuse by competitors.
Edge in Digital and E-commerce Branding
Trademarks are essential when selling on platforms like Amazon, Flipkart, etc., which often require valid trademark proof for brand registration.
Documents Required
Below are the documents required for registration
Individual Owner
Proprietorship Firm
Partnership Firm
Pvt. Ltd./OPC/Public Ltd./LLP
Trust
Eligibility Criteria
Below are the Eligibility Criteria for Service
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Process
From start to end our team provide you complete guidance and support tailored for your needs.
Trademark Search
What Happens
Search the Indian Trademark Registry to verify if your brand name/logo is already taken or similar to existing trademarks.
How Founders First Helps
Conducts a thorough trademark name search across classes
Provides expert analysis on conflict risks and name viability
Choose the Correct Trademark Class
What Happens
There are 45 trademark classes (34 for goods, 11 for services). You must register under the right class relevant to your business.
How Founders First Helps
Identifies relevant classes using your product/service description
Advises on multi-class filings for broader protection
File the Trademark Application (Form TM-A)
What Happens
The official form filed with the Trademark Registrar that initiates the registration process.
How Founders First Helps
Prepares and submits Form TM-A on your behalf
Attaches necessary documents and signed TM-48
Pays the government trademark registration fees online
Trademark Examination by Government
What Happens
The Registrar reviews your application and may raise objections if any issues arise with uniqueness, class, or content.
How Founders First Helps
Responds to examination reports and legal objections
Drafts replies and supporting arguments to defend your trademark
Trademark Publication in the Journal
What Happens
If no objections or opposition, your trademark is published in the Trademark Journal for 4 months to invite third-party claims.
How Founders First Helps
Tracks journal status and monitors opposition window
Represents you in case of opposition hearings
Certificate of Registration Issued
What Happens
If no opposition is filed or successfully defended, the trademark is registered, and you receive the Registration Certificate.
How Founders First Helps
Sends your official certificate and soft copy
Advises you on usage of ® symbol and renewals
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Must Know !
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- → Filing under the wrong trademark class
- → Choosing a generic or common brand name
- → Skipping the trademark name search
- → Not responding to objections on time
- → Using an unregistered mark assuming legal protection
- → Missing renewal deadlines (every 10 years)
- → Not maintaining trademark usage records
Technical Terms Explained
- → Trademark Class: Category your product/service falls under (e.g., Class 25 for clothing, Class 35 for advertising).
- → TM-48: A legal document authorizing a consultant (like Founders First) to file on your behalf.
- → Distinctiveness: The uniqueness of a mark. More unique = easier registration.
- → Madrid Protocol: International trademark system allowing protection in multiple
Structural Comparison
Key differences between trademark, copyright, and patent.
| Aspect | Trademark | Copyright | Patent |
|---|---|---|---|
| What it protects | Brand identity (logos, names, slogans,packaging, etc.) | Original creative works (books,music, videos, software, etc.) | Inventions (new products, processes, or technical solutions) |
| Type of asset | Symbolic/Commercial | Artistic or Literary | Technical/Functional |
| Example | Nike® (logo and name) | A film script or YouTube video | A new type of water purifier or a mobile phone feature |
| Who grants it? | Trademark Registry (under Trade Marks Act, 1999) | Copyright Office (under Copyright Act, 1957) | Patent Office (under Patents Act, 1970) |
| Validity | 10 years (renewable indefinitely) | Author's lifetime + 60 years | 20 years (non-renewable) |
| Ideal For | Business owners, brands, product lines, services | Authors, content creators, developers, artists | Inventors, R&D professionals, tech founders |
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A trademark is a symbol, word, phrase, or logo that uniquely identifies your product or service and distinguishes it from others.