A company's brand says a lot about the products and services it sells. As a result, all types of businesses are required to register their brands or trademarks. When it comes to a trademark or brand registration for businesses or individuals, it is a process that necessitates the assistance of a few skilled and well-trained trademark specialists who are familiar with the law and rules.
Reasons to Trademark Your Brand Name
- The trademark would be a valuable asset for your company and add to its goodwill.
- If you have a registered trademark, you can prevent others from using your trademarked company name or logo in relation to the goods or services for which it is registered.
- A trademark can be sold, licensed, or assigned in the same way that any other type of asset, such as real estate, can be.
- It ensures that the origin of goods and services is known.
- It encourages more purchasing.
In India, a brand name is trademarked in accordance with the Trademark Act 1999, followed by the Trademark Rules, 2017. Vakilsearch offers customised services through every step of this procedure to ensure a smoother trademark registration experience for you and your brand.
Step 1: Trademark search (time needed: 4-5 hours)
This search is performed to discover if your brand name or logo is comparable to any previously registered trademark. This search with the Trademark Office is frequently conducted by the trademark agent or attorney to check if any similar trademarks have previously been registered in that class. The two sorts of searches are online and offline searches. It is recommended that you perform both searches. Vakilsearch offers trademark search tools that are efficient and cost-effective, as well as accurate technology for running bespoke trademark search parameters.
Step 2: Search for classes and documents (5-6 hours):
The next step is to select the appropriate class(es) for your brand from a list of 45 alternatives. You shouldn’t be concerned, though. Our experts will assist you in selecting the most relevant classes to cover all aspects of your business. On your dashboard, you may start uploading all of the necessary paperwork for trademark registration at the same time.
The required documents include the applicant’s ID proof, the details of the type of organization, a signed copy of a power of attorney, a TM User Affidavit (in case the trademark is already in use by the applicant), a priority certificate, etc.
Step 3: Trademark application (time needed: 2-5 days)
If your company’s name or logo is judged to be distinctive, the trademark attorney will file a trademark application based on the search results. You can begin using the TM symbol as soon as you complete the trademark application form. Our team will ensure that your application is free of errors and correct. The application can be submitted either on paper or electronically using the e-filing method.
We’ll keep you informed throughout the process and monitor any Trademark Registry notifications until the registration is finalized.
Step 4: Trademark registration: (time needed: 8-24 months)
Individuals, startups, and small businesses pay ₹4,500/- in government fees (₹9,000/- in all other cases), whereas trademark attorneys charge ₹3500/- per application per class.
The Trademarks Office will review your application to verify if it has already been taken. If this is the case, a trademark objection will be filed, and a response must be made within 30 days. If there are no objections, it runs advertisements in the Trade Marks Journal. A third party may submit an opposition at this point, to which you must respond within two months. Your trademark will be registered six months later if no other companies object within the next four months.
Our experts can assist you in crafting an effective objection response and guide you through the process of supplying the necessary paperwork and proof. In fact, we at Vakilsearch will keep you updated throughout the registration process. You will be given the best possible care and have all of your questions answered throughout the operation.
