TRADEMARK SERVICES IN CHENNAI
Trademark Registration Services for Business
For any business, trademark, ISO, copyright, or company registration is very important for branding. The best Trademark Lawyers in Chennai at Legal Prime helps you with every process involved in business requirements. It includes trademark registration, company registration, copyright, compliance, audit advisory, and patent registration.
Why Trademark Registration?
The trademark of a company is a unique identity that makes your services and products stand out from the crowd. Brand registration and trademark registration in India protect the investment and creates trust among the customers.
Registering the trademark enables the owner to sue anyone who tries to copy it and prevents anyone from using a similar one.
What Can You Register as a Trademark?
Many assets that are relevant to your business can be registered as a trademark. It includes:
Name| Brand name | Name of a person | Logo/Symbol | Tagline | Abbreviations Others | Color Mark | Sound Mark | Scent Mark
Types of Trademark Registering
In India, a Trademark Regestrationcan be registered as one of the 7 different types. They are:
- Sole Proprietary
- Partnership
- Limited Liable Partnership
- Private Limited Company
- Public Limited company
- Section 8 Company
- One-Person Company
The best business advocated by Legal Prime takes care of business registration from getting the documents ready to get the registration certificate. Our Trademark Lawyers expert analyze your business, market risk, requirement, and other factors and suggest the best type to register your business under.
Process for Trademark Registration
1. Trademark Search:
Look up your desired trademark to make sure it is unique and not already in use. You can check through the Intellectual Property India (IPI) website (https://www.ipindia.gov.in/)
2. Filing the Application:
Submit your trademark application to the Trademarks Registry. You can do this online through their official website URL (https://ipindiaonline.gov.in/trademarkefiling/user/frmNewRegistration.aspx) or in person at their office.
3. Form and Fee Payment:
Fill out the necessary forms and pay the required fee. The fee amount depends on whether you are an individual, a small business, or another type of applicant. You can pay the fee online.
4. Examination:
The Trademarks Registry will review your application to ensure it meets all legal requirements. They will check if your trademark is similar to any existing ones and assess its uniqueness.
5. Issuance of Examination Report:
If the registrar has any concerns or objections, they will issue an examination report. You will have about 30 days to respond to these objections.
6. Publication in the Trademarks Journal:
If there are no objections, or if you address them successfully, your trademark application will be published in the Trademarks Journal. This allows the public to see your application and raise any objections.
7. Opposition Proceedings:
If there are no objections during the publication period, or if any objections are resolved, your trademark will move forward to registration. If there are objections, the registrar will decide based on the evidence provided by both sides.
8. Registration Certificate
Once the process is completed, you will receive a registration certificate from the Trademarks Registry. This certificate proves that you own the trademark and gives you exclusive rights to use it.
Documents Required for Trademark Registration
1. Application Form
2. ID Proof
3. Business Proof
4. Trademark Image
5. Goods or Services List
6. Power of Attorney
7. Proof of Use
Steps to Renew a Trademark Registration?
- Know Your Deadlines
- File the Renewal Application
- Pay the Renewal Fees
- Provide Proof of Use
- Keep Records Updated
FAQs
- Business Owners
- Startups/Small Businesses
- Artists/Creators
- Online Sellers
- Franchise Owners
- Innovators
In India, getting a trademark usually takes about 1.5 to 2 years from when you apply
Not a must, but it’s smart for safeguarding your brand. By registering, you’re legally claiming your brand name, logo, or slogan
Yes, you can. It’s like passing ownership to someone else. There are steps and paperwork involved.
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