Trademark Registration in Chandigarh

An Overview of Trademark Registration in Chandigarh

Chandigarh is a city and union territory in India that serves as the joint capital for neighbouring Punjab and Haryana states. Chandigarh is one of India's most well-planned and clean cities, and it is ranked 4th in the top 50 cities identified globally as “emerging outsourcing and IT services destinations”. Chandigarh has more number of registered MSMEs. Starting a business in Chandigarh would be a suitable plan for entrepreneurs. For any new or existing business, trademark registration plays a vital role in protecting your brand identity.

Advantages of getting a Trademark Registration in Chandigarh

• When the desired trademark is registered, the owner/ business gets a unique identity for its business. Further, it prevents others from unauthorised or illegal use of its brand name.
• A registered trademark will protect the unauthorised use of a brand name and give the power to take legal action against infringement, misuse, or imitation of a brand name or logo.
• Trademark's identity makes it easy for your customers to find you. They also act as an effective communicative tool, which speaks for itself.
• Trademarks protect your brand name and goodwill, products, and services. They give uniqueness to your brand and are also a valuable asset which helps in the growth of the business/company/LLP.s
• If someone uses a trademark without the permission of the owner, the owner can get an injunction against the act and stop the individual from utilising the trademark unauthorized.

Criteria for Trademark registration in Chandigarh

• A trademark must be capable of representing graphically
• Details of products that are to be registered.
• Name and address of the owner
• Copy of the trademark (logo/symbol)to be registered.

Documents required for trademark registration in Chandigarh

• Anyone registered Document of the firm(shop establishment license, Trade license)
• PAN card of partnership firm
• Aadhar card of authorised partner
• MSME certificate (50% relief in government fees)
• Id proof of authorised director
• Resolution certificate of board members
• Address proof of authorised designated partner.
• Affidavit for prior use
• Trade license
• Soft copy of the logo

Process for trademark registration in Chandigarh

• The mark representing your company/business should be distinctive and unique. The next important thing is understanding the class under which the trademark would fall.
• Once the trademark is successfully chosen for your company, later, we should search to ensure that the chosen symbol is not similar to an already registered mark. We can do this search by navigating to the online website of the comptroller general of patents, designs, and trademarks.
• After a search, the trademark is filed.
• The trademark registry examiner checks for the trademark's availability and verifies the Documents to determine whether it satisfies all the legal compliance if not, the registrar files an objection.
• If the objection is filed, a suitable reply should be given
• After that, the examiner again examines the trademark and publishes it in the journal.
• After all these processes, the trademark certification of registration is given.

Validity of Trademark Registration in Chandigarh

If the trademark is registered, it is valid for ten years and can be made perpetual by renewing it every 10 years.

Corpbiz Support

As per the Trademark Registration Act 1999, if a business would like to register its trademark in Chandigarh, our Corpbiz team will support you at each and every stage of trademark registration. Our expert team are highly professional, ethical and knowledgeable service providers who can support you throughout the process.