Anyone who claims to own a mark can file a trademark application in India. This includes individuals, companies, and other legal entities.

First clearly identify the nature of your goods or services, then use the Nice Classification system to find the most relevant class that accurately describes your products or services.

Legal Darbar will support you in trademark search which is necessary to ensure that a chosen brand name or logo is not already being used by another company.

An applicant submits their unique logo, name, or symbol to the relevant intellectual property office, where it undergoes a through examination to check for conflicts with existing trademarks, followed by a publication period where others can oppose the registration, and if approved, the applicant receives exclusive rights to use the mark for a set period, allowing them to legally prevent others from using a similar mark for their goods or services essentially, protecting our brand identity.

The “®” symbol signifies a registered trademark, meaning the mark has been officially registered with the relevant intellectual property office, while the “™” symbol indicates a trademark that is being claimed but is not yet registered.

Your application may be rejected and your trademark registration could be denied.

Yes, you can register a trademark for a product or service that hasn’t been launched yet, as long as you have a genuine intention to use the mark in commerce when you do launch it.

You need to renew your trademark registration after every 10 years from the date of application to maintain its validity, there is usually a 6 month specific period before the expiry date to file for renewal.

By offering professional legal advice, carrying out comprehensive trademark searches, drafting and submitting applications, managing objections, and guaranteeing an effortless registration process for brand protection, Legal Darbar helps with trademark registration