Trademark Registration

TM refers to the symbol used by the companies in relation to an unregistered trademark that indicates particular trademark is being claimed but not yet registered. There is no restriction for the use of TM mark by the companies in process of their trademark registration.

Once the application is filed, a trademark application number will be allotted within one or two working days. On obtaining the allotment number, owner of a trademark can affix the “TM” symbol next to the logo or trademark.

A trademark is valid for a time period of 10 years.

Penalty for using a false trademark for providing or selling goods and services is a) Minimum of 6 months and maximum of 3 years of imprisonment and b) Fine of Rs.50000 which may extend to Rs.200000

It refers to an application filed for a single class of goods and services. It can be filed in FORM TM-1 along with prescribed fees.

Trademark registration as per Trademarks Act 2000 is valid only in India. It can be used as a base for registering the trademark in foreign countries.

Registration of company or domain does not protect the brand identity. For this, trademark registration is required.

Usually, Company’s forgot to renew the trademark so a prior notice is received from the registrar regarding renewal of trademark before 6 months before expiration.

A trademark is an intellectual property which is being assigned to a word or logo but a copyright assures you the protection for your unique content such as books, music, videos, songs or even software.

Trademark search refers to the process of searching trademarks that have already been registered with trademark registrar. It helps to gather information about similar or identical trademarks. It can be conducted by visiting the Trademark Registrar Website.

IP India Public search refers to the method of searching trademarks that have already been registered. This kind of search is very important for the brands or company’s seeking to register their own trademark as it helps them to avoid all trademark infringements and its legal proceedings.

Various online tools are available by the use of which you can easily find out all the possible infringements of existing trademarks by your proposed trademark. Besides this, you can also use our trademark search tool given above to find the trademark you are looking for.

The process for trademark registration in India involves many proceedings, hearings as well as objections. That is why the process takes place around 20-24 months. On the other hand, a trademark application number is issued within 7 working days of filing a trademark application.

The three main things that should be kept in mind at the time of the trademark electronic search system database: a) What does the database includes b) How to perform a complete search c) How to interpret the search results

The Trademark Registry has classified goods and services under 45 classes. The trademark would be registered under those classes only. First 30 belongs to Goods and from 31 and onwards classes belongs to Services.