Trademark Registration

Registering a trademark provides legal protection against misuse of any kind including infringement or copy of a company’s name or logo, which is often a company’s most valuable asset.

It grants the trademark owner exclusive nationwide ownership of the mark which can be legally upheld in the courts of law in any part of the country.

A registered trademark is an intangible asset for a company as it helps generate more business and helps attract and retain customers by account of brand recognition.

VALIDITY OF TRADEMARK REGISTRATION

10 years with the choice to re-register

Documents required

• Signed Form 48- Form 48 is used to provide IndiaFilings attorney with authorisation to file your trademark application.

• Identity proof of the trademark owner- It can be PAN card, passport or Aadhaar card.

• Incorporation certificate (if its a company or LLP)

• Udyog Aadhaar registration certificate- The government fees for trademark filing for companies having Udyog Aadhaar is Rs. Rs. 4500. However, they have to pay Rs. 9000 to file is they do not possess an Udyog Aadhaar.

• Logo, if applicable and available.

• Address proof.

https://ipindiaonline.gov.in/tmrpublicsearch/frmmain.aspx

https://ipindiaonline.gov.in/eregister/eregister.aspx