{"id":53010,"date":"2023-03-03T14:52:51","date_gmt":"2023-03-03T09:22:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/?p=53010"},"modified":"2023-03-03T14:52:52","modified_gmt":"2023-03-03T09:22:52","slug":"filing-trademark-under-wrong-class-what-are-its-repercussions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/filing-trademark-under-wrong-class-what-are-its-repercussions\/","title":{"rendered":"Filing Trademark Under Wrong Class: What Are Its Repercussions?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Trademarks\nprovide protection to the brand so that no other company can use the same logo\nor brand name. While filing a trademark, the most common mistake that a person\ncommits is filing the trademark under wrong class. In case you file a trademark\nunder wrong class, it can result in delaying the trademark process in India. &nbsp;In this blog, we are going to discuss the\ndocuments, procedure of Trademark Registration and repercussions of filing\nTrademark under Wrong Class.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Page Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/filing-trademark-under-wrong-class-what-are-its-repercussions\/#What_is_a_Trademark\" >What is a\nTrademark?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/filing-trademark-under-wrong-class-what-are-its-repercussions\/#Need_for_Trademark_Registration\" >Need for\nTrademark Registration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/filing-trademark-under-wrong-class-what-are-its-repercussions\/#Documents_Required_For_Trademark_Registration\" >Documents Required For Trademark Registration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/filing-trademark-under-wrong-class-what-are-its-repercussions\/#Trademark_Registration_Process\" >Trademark Registration\nProcess<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/filing-trademark-under-wrong-class-what-are-its-repercussions\/#What_are_Trademark_Classes\" >What are\nTrademark Classes?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/filing-trademark-under-wrong-class-what-are-its-repercussions\/#Division_of_Trademark_Classes_in_India\" >Division of\nTrademark Classes in India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/filing-trademark-under-wrong-class-what-are-its-repercussions\/#Repercussions_of_Filing_Trademark_under_Wrong_Class\" >Repercussions of Filing Trademark under Wrong Class<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/filing-trademark-under-wrong-class-what-are-its-repercussions\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_Trademark\"><\/span>What is a\nTrademark?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A\ntrademark is a symbol, word, logo, or design that a company uses to create a\ndifferentiator from other brands. A trademark can be anything, but it must be\nunique and must not resemble with any other existing company. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Need_for_Trademark_Registration\"><\/span>Need for\nTrademark Registration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>By registering a\ntrademark, the owner of the trademark gets exclusive rights to use it.<\/li><li>The owner of the\ntrademark can refrain others from using the same mark on any other goods or\nservices that do not belong to the owner. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Documents_Required_For_Trademark_Registration\"><\/span>Documents Required For Trademark Registration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Check\na list of documents that are required while filing a trademark registration in\nIndia:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>In case you wish to\nregister your logo, the logo of the company or trademark is required.<\/li><li>The name, location, and\ncountry of the applicant.<\/li><li>The document of\nincorporation in the event of a business or <strong>LLP<\/strong><sup><a class=\"text-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Limited_liability_partnership\"><strong>[1]<\/strong><\/a><\/sup>.<\/li><li><strong><a class=\"text-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/msme-registration\">Udyog Aadhar registration<\/a><\/strong>,\nin the event, that the business qualifies for a reduced application charge.<\/li><li>A list of the products or\nservices that the brand represents.<\/li><li>The registration requires\nthe filing of a trademark class.<\/li><li>The candidate must\nexecute the power of attorney in Form 48 Format.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Once\nyou apply for the <strong><a class=\"text-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/trademark-registration\">trademark registration<\/a><\/strong> process, you generally have\nto wait for around 2-3 working days, and then you will get an application\nnumber if your application is approved. You can temporarily use the application\nnumber to use the trademark until your registration process is completed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There\nis generally a time period of three months and if no one opposes your trademark\nregistration, then you can easily get the trademark for your brand. This is a\ncrucial process and might take up to six months. Furthermore, this is the most\ncrucial and complex process. Therefore, it is advised to take the help of a\nprofessional consultant. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Trademark_Registration_Process\"><\/span>Trademark Registration\nProcess<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The\nprocess of trademark registration can be understood by the following points:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Initiate A Trademark Search<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The\nfirst step is to initiate a trademark search. You are required to visit the\nofficial website of intellectual property and search for the name of the\nwebsite for which you are seeking trademark registration. If similar marks or\nterms are found, check the whole description and see whether the good and\nservices they offer are the same as yours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Preparation of Trademark Application<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Next\nstep is the preparation of a trademark application by the attorney of the\ntrademark. He will be preparing Form 48 and TM-1 to get the approval and\nsignature of the trademark applicant. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Filing of Application<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Now,\nthe trademark will be completed from the end of the trademark registry, and the\napplicant will have to pay the requisite fees. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Processing Of Application\nBy The Government<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>While\nthe government is processing the trademark application, the application must be\nchecked adequately from time to time. If there is any objection to the trademark\napplication, then a reply for such an objection must be filed by the applicant\nin 30 days. Similarly, the response to the complaint must also be filed within\n30 days to resolve the objection and initiate the process. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The\nregistered trademark will be protected for a period of 10 years, whereas a\nnon-registered trademark is not protected. In order to ensure the security of\nyour brand, you must go for trademark registration. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong>\nTrademark registration is applicable from the date of filing the application\nwith the trademark office. The company can start using the TM symbol as soon as\nthey file the application for registration. Moreover, once the trademark is\ngranted, the company can start using the R symbol. The trademark registration\nis valid for a period of 10 years, and after the expiry of this period, the\ntrademark can be easily renewed by paying the requisite fees. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_Trademark_Classes\"><\/span>What are\nTrademark Classes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The\ngroups of products and services a brand uses to distinguish are known as\ntrademark classes. There is a method for categorizing trademarks broken down\ninto one or more groups or classes, each containing all the products and\nservices that come under its purview. This makes it possible to establish\nwhether a specific brand has been violated in order to bring an infringement\nlawsuit against an accused violator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Trademark\nclass is an integral part of trademark registration. It clarifies the amount of\nprotection that will be granted to your trademark and what all things come\nunder the protection of a trademark. Other parts, such as filing date, filing\nfees, and description, will give you details about using the mark after its\nregistration. In case you file for a class of trademark that does not protect\nyour mark or only provide a little protection, then you should not file for\ntrademark registration in such a class.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Division_of_Trademark_Classes_in_India\"><\/span>Division of\nTrademark Classes in India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are majorly 45 trademark classes that are\ngrouped as per their origin, usage, appearance, value, etc., and similar\nclasses of the trademark are clubbed under a single class. Most of the classes,\nout of these 45 classes, are for goods, and others are for businesses based on\nservices. If you wish to register your brand, then you have to check the class\nlist of trademark registration and figure out your trademark falls under which\ncategory. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Furthermore, trademark classes are divided based\non the following categories:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Trademark\nclass includes goods having different shapes or designs, such as clothes,\nutensils, etc. <\/li><li>This category\nof trademark classes includes medicine, beverages, and foodstuffs. <\/li><li>Another\ncategory of trademark classes includes services such as teaching, writing, etc.\n<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Repercussions_of_Filing_Trademark_under_Wrong_Class\"><\/span>Repercussions of Filing Trademark under Wrong Class<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Trademark registration is the first and foremost\nthing that any startup must do. Extreme caution must be used during this stage\nbecause even small mistakes can have serious consequences afterwards. It would\nbe wise to seek legal advice from a professional consultant during this procedure.\nYou could find yourself in legal problems if you are not fully conscious of the\nlaws and rules pertaining to trademark registration in your nation. If you\nsubmit your patent registration under the incorrect class, it will be denied,\nand you run the risk of being sued. In various nations, there are various types\nof copyright regulations. If the application is made under the incorrect class,\nthe petitioner will no longer be permitted to use the name. Before filing a\ntrademark, remember to check the trademark registration class list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Trademark registration is important if you want\nto use a particular logo, design, or symbol as your brand&#8217;s identity so that no\nother person can use the same for his benefit. Once you register a trademark,\nyou have the right to restrict others from using your mark, and in case someone\nuses your registered mark, then you have the right to sue that person. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moreover, before registering a trademark, it is very important to see the trademark class under which your trademark will fall. So, you must check the trademark registration class list before registering your trademark. In case you file your trademark under wrong class, then you will have to face a lot of consequences, and this will also create a delay in the process of registration, and your application may be rejected. This is one of the prevalent mistakes that people usually commit. Therefore, it is advised to consult a professional before initiating the trademark registration process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also Read<\/strong>: <br><a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/protect-your-brand-with-trademark-registration\/\">Protect Your Brand With Trademark Registration<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/online-trademark-registration\/\">Online Trademark Registration: A Detailed Guide\n<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/document-required-for-trademark-registration-online\/\">An Overview On Document Required For Trademark Registration<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Trademarks provide protection to the brand so that no other company can use the same logo or brand name. While filing a trademark, the most common mistake that a person commits is filing the trademark under wrong class. In case you file a trademark under wrong class, it can result in delaying the trademark process [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":59,"featured_media":53011,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[2],"tags":[3175],"acf":{"service_id":"18"},"authorName":"Anushka Saxena","authorImageUrl":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/MicrosoftTeams-image-109.jpg","authorDescription":"Anushka Saxena is a final year law student from Indore Institute of Law. She is an hardworking, dedicated and fun-loving person. 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