{"id":16294,"date":"2020-09-14T15:30:11","date_gmt":"2020-09-14T10:00:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/?p=16294"},"modified":"2020-11-05T15:51:58","modified_gmt":"2020-11-05T10:21:58","slug":"process-of-trademark-registration-step-by-step-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/process-of-trademark-registration-step-by-step-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Process of Trademark Registration: Step by Step Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">The Trademark Registration Process is required when an\nindividual seeks comprehensive protection of a mark against the unauthorized\naccess. Trademark registration renders statutory rights to avail legal actions\nagainst the defaulters involved in the contravention of the trademark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/trademark-registration\"><strong>Trademark registration<\/strong><\/a> offers the exclusive right to the owner regarding its usages on products and services.&nbsp; An individual needs to follow a legal process to avail of trademark registration. Without registration, a person cannot declare that a mark is under statutory protection. This article would explain everything regarding the process of Trademark Registration. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Overview on Trademark\nBenefits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Trademark Registration renders countless advantages to the company once the brand starts reaping recognition in the marketplace. The trademark is capable of establishing a unique identity for the products and services in the long run. The trademarked products are good at grabbing customer\u2019s attention when contrasted with the generic products. It protects your mark for years to come against the possible exploitation. Trademark is an extremely vital intangible asset for the companies endeavoring to establish their brand in the new market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"749\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/image-55.png\" alt=\"Overview on Trademark Benefits\" class=\"wp-image-16295\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/image-55.png 749w, https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/image-55-300x140.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 749px) 100vw, 749px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"text-left\"><b>Read our article<\/b>:<mark style=\"background: #fffd03 !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/apply-for-online-trademark-registration-in-india\/\">How Can You Apply For Online Trademark Registration in India?<\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step By Step Process of Trademark Registration in India<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>The following section will help you complete the process of trademark registration in India. <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Trademark Search<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Trademark\nselection is the first step in the registration process. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> It is\nadvisable to go through the trademark record registry and ensure that the\nproposed trademark does not contradict other registered marks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> The\nsearch can be conducted via the trademark office or an online portal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 4:<\/strong> It is\nadvisable to seek professional guidance from experienced lawyers to overcome\nthe statutory constraints regarding such a process. After comprehensive\nresearch, the registration application can be filed in a prescribed form. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Filling of Form TM-1<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fees Involved: &#8211;<\/strong> Rs. 4,000\/application + fees charged by the lawyers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> The\nregistration application of a trademark encloses the following particulars:-<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>\u201cMark\u201d selected for the registration purpose.<\/li><li>Information regarding trademark owner.<\/li><li>Description of the goods and services proposed\nto be trademarked. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> The\ntrademark applicant can be filed both offline &amp; online mode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>For online\napplication:<\/strong> the applicant needs to the furnish a Class III Digital\nSignature Certificate<\/li><li><strong>For\noffline application:<\/strong> An application regarding the trademark registry\noffices is required.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Once the\nregistration application for the trademark is filed, the registrar will verify\nwhether the proposed mark is contradicting with the registered marks. Besides,\nthe registrar will also look into pending applications to ensure that no\napplication seeks an identical request. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 4:<\/strong> The\nregistrar can raise concerns regarding the application\u2019s authenticity and can\neven intimate the applicant for the same. On the other hand, the applicant is\nliable to render the feedback against the registrar\u2019s concerns within the three\nmonths. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Charges Associated<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Form TM-1 legally encloses only one application.\nIf an applicant seeks trademark registration for different classes, then the\nseparate application has to be made for the same. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Rs 4000 would be charged by the relevant\nauthority to serve such a purpose. Lawyer\u2019s typically charged Rs 2000 in such a\ncase. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>In the case of logo registration, an applicant\nmust furnish a jpeg image format of the same. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>The acknowledgment, which encloses the\napplication number and filing date, is obtained promptly, but the applicant\nwould have to wait for two days to avail Original Representation Sheet. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Use of Trademark<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you availed the trademark registration, you can use the\n\u2018R\u2019 symbol that serves the validity period of 10 years. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Issuance of the\nExamination Report<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Issuance of the Examination Report typically takes 3 to 6\nmonths for the completion. Though it adheres to no cost, it would charge Rs.\n4000 to Rs. 6000 from the applicant in case if an authority ends up with\nobjectionable elements regarding the application.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this stage, the authority will strive to identify any\nobjectionable elements in the application. If they find everything to the\npoint, they will issue the letter of acceptance, aka TLA to the applicant. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the contrary, if the authority pinpoints something\nunusual in the application, the same would be communicated to the applicant to\nrectify the issue. Objections typically arise in the following conditions.\nThose are as follows:-<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>If a proposed trademark resembles with the\nalready registered trademark.<\/li><li>If a word or logo contains offensive traits that\nmight trouble a person\u2019s sentiment or religions.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The applicant has the legal right to challenge the\nobjection. To serve this purpose, the applicant has to bear an additional fee\nRs. 3,000 along with a lawyer\u2019s fee, which precisely costs around Rs. 4,000 to\nRs. 5,000. The lawyer will prepare the response against the objection raised by\nthe authority. Thus, the lawyer must scrutinize the matter thoroughly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Advertisement in the\nTrade Marks Journal<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The trademark would be published in a trademark journal once the authority accepted the registration application. Such action would let the authority confront the probable objections raised by the concerned entities on account of the Trademark Act\u2019s violation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The published trademark encompasses the detail such as the list of goods or services and registration dates. The registered trademark serves the validity period of 10 years and can be renewed within six months from the expiration date. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If no one raises any objection w.r.t trademark within the\nfour months of the publication, the authority will award the registration\ncertificate within 6 to 10 months. In case of any objection, the process may be\ndelayed for a couple of months. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Trademark Registration<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Approximately eight to nine months is required for the\nissuance of a trademark certificate from the date of publication in the\ntrademark journal. The required trademark would remain legally valid for ten\nyears, and after that, it can be renewed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Trademarks could exist in the form of pictures, designs, and even expressions. Since a trademark is classified as intellectual property, it helps the company to secure its intangible assets against possible infringement and exploitation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"text-left\"><b>Read our article<\/b>:<mark style=\"background: #fffd03 !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/reasons-behind-trademark-registration-rejection\/\">Grounds for the Refusal of the Trademark Registration<\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Trademark Registration Process is required when an individual seeks comprehensive protection of a mark against the unauthorized access. Trademark registration renders statutory rights to avail legal actions against the defaulters involved in the contravention of the trademark. Trademark registration offers the exclusive right to the owner regarding its usages on products and services.&nbsp; An [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":22,"featured_media":16319,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[2],"tags":[996],"acf":{"service_id":"18"},"authorName":"Pankaj Tyagi","authorImageUrl":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/MicrosoftTeams-image-42.jpg","authorDescription":"Pankaj has a diverse experience of writing research papers, blog, and articles during his college time. 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