A copy of the logo. In case of a trademark for word i.e. Word Mark, a logo is not required
Details like Name, Address and Nationality of the Applicant
Incorporation Certificate for Companies or LLP’s
Udyog Aadhar Registration
Description of goods or services that a trademark or service mark represents
Trademark Class under the application must be filled
Trademark Registration
A trademark is a word or a symbol which helps you protect your business identity and its products.
It provides legal protection against the misuse or copying of a company’s name or logo.
The owner receives exclusive ownership of the mark, which can be legally used in Courts.
Other companies cannot adopt a confusingly similar trademark claiming ignorance.
Trademark Types in India
Word Mark: Any name (including personal or surname of the applicant or a predecessor in business or the signature of the person), which is not unusual for trade to adopt as a mark.
Service Mark: An invented word or any arbitrary dictionary word or words, not being directly descriptive of the character or quality of the goods/service.
Logos and Symbols: Devices, including fancy devices or symbols
The shape of goods or their packaging.
Series Marks: Letters or numerals or any combination thereof.
Certification marks: The right to proprietorship of a trademark can be acquired through registration under the Act or by use in relation to particular goods or services.
Collective mark: Combination of colours or even a single colour in combination with a word or device.
Monograms: Marks constituting a 3-dimensional sign.
Sound marks: Represented in conventional notation or described in words by graphical representation.
Various signs of a trademark
The following signs depending upon the type of trademark opted for:
TM - The TM Symbol represents unregistered trademarks. It is used to promote or brand goods. It ensures that a trademark is an intellectual property of the owner and it cannot be copied by anyone else including your competitors. However, It is protected against a country’s geographical areas only.
® Symbol – The ® symbol stands for registered trademarks. It is used to promote or brand goods while showcasing the mark as protected as intellectual property. It cannot be copied and if done so the owner is entitled to file a suit against someone who attempts to do so.
SM - The SM Symbol is used to represent Service Mark. It is applicable to businesses who sell services. Service Mark protects the identity/mark against copying and infringement and the owner is entitled to file a suit against someone who copies a service mark.
Trade Mark Registration Method
Online - www.ipindia.nic.in
Offline – The office of the Registrar of Trademarks (TMR)
Trade Mark registration charges:
New Trademark Registration / Collective Mark / Certification Mark / Series of Trademarks or specification of goods included in one class
eFiling: Rs 9000 Physical Filing: Rs 10,000
Individuals / Startups / Small enterprises (Normal Process)
eFiling: Rs 4500 Physical Filing: Rs 5000
Individuals / Startups / Small Enterprises (Expedited process)
eFiling: Rs 20,000 (Only eFiling)
Entities other than Individuals / Startups / Small enterprises (Expedited process)
