One-stop platform to protect and manage all your IP - Trademarks, Copyrights, Industrial Designs, Patents, GI & Trade Secrets.
One-stop platform to protect and manage all your IP - Trademarks, Copyrights, Industrial Designs, Patents, GI & Trade Secrets.
A practical step-by-step guide for Indian MSMEs to navigate the trademark registration process.
Start by brainstorming names, logos and taglines that reflect your brand’s identity and values in the marketplaces.
Choose a trademark that is unique and distinctive. Avoid generic or descriptive terms.
Conduct a preliminary trademark search to ensure your chosen mark is not already in use. Use our trademark search tools or professional’s services.
Consider the types of trademark: word mark, device mark, or a combination, label mark.
Ensure the trademark aligns with your brand’s long-term vision and target audience.
Conduct a thorough search using the Indian Trademark Registry database and consider professional search services.
Identify the appropriate trademark classes based on your goods or services. There are 45 classes in total.
Pay close attention to similar marks in use on websites or in other locations that may cause confusion.
Consult with an IP attorney for a professional opinion on your chosen mark.
The TROM package streamlines with all information, tools and resources for filing and processing your trademark application
File your trademark application with the Indian Trademark Registry through an authorized agent.
Prepare the necessary documents with:
Your application will be examined by the Trademark Registry for compliance.
Appearing for Show Cause Hearing with trademark authorities to present arguments and evidence to defend your trademark application against objections or potential rejections, can be done through authorized IP attorneys.
If approved, your trademark will be published in the Trademark Journal. Once published, there is a period of four months during which an opposition can be filed by a third party.
Upon not receiving any opposition during the allotted period, you will receive your trademark registration certificate.
Renew your trademark every 10 years to maintain its validity.
Monitor for potential trademark infringements and take appropriate action.
Ensure you are actively using your trademark in business.
Record any changes to your trademark or business details with the Trademark Registry.
Use TROM (Trademark Online Management) to manage your trademark portfolio efficiently.
If your trademark faces opposition, seek an IP law counsel to prepare a strong response.
If you discover infringement, send a cease and desist letter or file a lawsuit through an IP attorney.
Use TROM (Trademark Online Management) that securely stores and manages your trademark documents.
Carefully review and select the appropriate classes to avoid application rejections, use professional services.
Keep detailed records of all your trademark activities in the marketplace.
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