Trademark Registration Online

The term trademark refers to a recognisable insignia, phrase, word or symbol that identifies a product or commodity and legally differentiate it from all other products of its kind. Trademark registration online exclusively identifies a product belonging to a specific company and acknowledges ownership of that brand. Trademark registration online is generally considered a form of intellectual property and may or may not be registered.

Trademark Registration India

Trademarks online registration not only helps differentiate products within the legal and commercial systems – but, just as significantly – with consumers. Trademark online registration identifies and protects words and design elements that determine a product or service's source, owner or developer. These can be company logos, slogans, or product branding. Similar to the registration of trademarks in India, a service mark identifies and distinguishes the source of the service rather than the product. The term trademark online registration is often used to refer to trademarks and service marks.

The following are several types of trademarks that can be registered in India.

1. Words and service marks

   Where word marks refer to any marks that are used to identify the products and services of a business or service company. While service brands indicate the services that a company is engaged in.

2. Shape marks

   Shape brands are brands that represent the shapes of a product or a company's packaging. Product appearance can differentiate a product from other products.

3. Logos and symbols

   Logos and symbols are printed character/design or emblem or painted design or characters that indicate a company name, service or product name.

4. Collective marks

   This is a mark that proves that the company has met the standards and quality of the products. This would let the public know that a particular company's product meets the standards set by the certification body.

The trademark online registration process is more complicated than it seems. It involves a series of processes and subsequent government actions. Lawgical India has made it easy for you by doing most of the work. Register your trademark today to protect your company's logo, tagline and brand.

For offline trademark registration following steps need to be followed;

1. Search for trademarks

Once you provide us with basic information about the trademark you want and the industry you operate in, our experts will conduct a thorough trademark database search. We will check whether the brand you wish to register is available or not.

2. Selection of class and documentation

The next task is to choose the appropriate classes for your Trademark registration online. However, you don't need to worry too much. Our experts will guide you in selecting the suitable classes that cover all aspects of your business. At the same time, you can start uploading all required documents for trademark registration in India simultaneously.

3. Filing a trademark application

Once you have uploaded all the documents, our team will proceed to verify them. A trademark application form will then be completed on your behalf and sent along with the documents. Our team will make sure that your application is free from flaws and hundred percent accurate.

Until the trademark registration in India is complete, we will keep you updated on the progress of the process and will keep an eye out for any notices from the trademark registrar.

4. Trademark objection

Sometimes the examiner may have some questions about your application. This is sent to you as a Notice of Trademark Objection, and you must respond to it within 30 days. Our experts can craft a strong objection response and guide you in presenting the proper documents and evidence.

5. Opposition to the objection

There is also the possibility that a third party may oppose your claim. In such a case, you must file a counter-statement with the Secretary within two months stating why the objection is not valid. Based on your response, the Chief Clerk may either deny the complaint or request a hearing.