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3 simple steps, you get
- Support in classifying Trademark
- Trademark Search & Availability Check
- Drafting of Form TM-A
- Filing for Trademark
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Introduction
Building a brand requires significant effort and resources. Therefore, it’s crucial to secure exclusive ownership rights for elements like logos, slogans, shapes, packaging, sounds, smells, or color combinations that define your brand. The Trademark Act of 1999 facilitates trademark registration in India, granting exclusive ownership and preventing unauthorized usage, ultimately benefiting the registered brand owner.
Documents Checklist
We have compiled a detailed list of documents required to register a Trademark in India.
Identity Proof
- Document Proof of Partners
Address Proof
- Latest Utility Bill or
- Bank Statement
Other Documents
- Power of Attorney authorising Bright Accounts
- Board Resolution, in case of a company.
process
Registration Process
in 3 Simple Steps
At Bright Accounts, we have simplified the entire registration process of a Trademark in India into 3 simple steps. This makes your journey smooth, structured and easy.
- Pre-application
- We collect basic information
- Gather required documents
- Finalise appropriate Class
- Trademark Search & Availability Check
- Drafting & Application
- Drafting required documents
- Franking Power of Attorney
- File the Application for Trademark Registration
- Share acknowledgement with client
- Approval
After the documents have been successfully verified, the registrar will publish your brand name in the Indian Trade Mark Journal. You can start using the symbol ‘TM’ in your brand name. This is certainly the most important part of the trademark registration and there should not be any opposition within 3 months (i.e. 90 days) or 120 days, in some cases, from the date of publication. The Registrar will accept your trademark application if there’s no opposition and issue a Trademark Certificate. Post which you can start using the Ⓡ in your brand name or logo.
benefits
Why should you
register a Trademark in India
Legal Protection
Trademark registration provides legal protection by classifying trademarks as intellectual property. This safeguards the brand from infringement. Unauthorised use of your registered trademark can be legally addressed through infringement laws in India
Creation of an Asset
A registered Trademark is treated as an intangible asset of your business. This recognition has been provided in accounting and income tax as well. Trademarks hold value and can be sold, franchised, assigned, or commercially exploited. Recognizing trademark value in accounts allows for depreciation claims and income recognition.
Product Differentiation
Trademark registration represents specific goods or services distinctively, which helps in product differentiation. This uniqueness allows customers to identify and associate products with your brand. This increases brand value and builds a customer base that uniquely identifies with your brand.
Business Expansion
A trademark establishes a connection between customers and products, thus creating a community of buyers. This allows the brand to expand globally as people in other countries would have seen and used your brand products/services.
Brand Recognition
Trademark registration facilitates brand recognition as customers often associate a product's qualities with its logo or a registered trademark. This recognition builds brand goodwill over time, welcoming new customers while retaining loyal ones. The reputation associated with a registered trademark enhances your brand's market value and recognition.
What do you get
when you register with our help
Register your Trademark and protect your Intellectual Property
When you register your Trademark with the help of Bright Accounts, you not only get the items mentioned on the side, you also get a friend who advices, guides and helps you grow into a great business.
- Support in classifying Trademark
- Trademark Search & Availability Check
- Drafting of Form TM-A
- Filing for Trademark
- Expert advice you can count on
- Our bright support on every thing needed to complete the registration.
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What our clients say
Why Bright Accounts
There are many reasons why clients choose Bright Accounts, but from our experience we have listed the four main reason why you should go with us.
Bright & Knowledgeable
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We focus on streamlining and simplifying the complex processes for our clients.
Duration & Validity
With the help of Bright Accounts, applying for trademark registration is a swift and online process. You can use the “TM” symbol once the application is initiated. However, the complete registration process takes 15-18 months, in case there are any objections. Notably, trademark registration in India now embraces innovation, allowing the registration of Unconventional Marks, even including distinctive sounds.
Upon approval, the trademark registry issues a trademark registration certificate, officially confirming and protecting your registered trademark. The registration remains valid for 10 years from the application filing date, with the option for indefinite renewal thereafter. This process ensures the enduring protection of your brand identity.
Timeline
After review of required documents by a Bright Accounts expert, you can start using the TM symbol. However, the complete process takes about 15-18 months, in case there are no objections.
Register your Trademark online.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Trademark Registry has classified goods and services under 45 classes. Each class lists a host of goods/services and depending on those you are offering, you need to mention the class(es) on your trademark application. The trademark would be registered and protected under those classes only.
If your trademark is similar to an existing application, it would hurt religious sentiments, contain geographical names, or common words. It would also be rejected if it is likely to confuse.
As soon as you file the application and receive an acknowledgement, you can use the ™ symbol. Once the registration process is complete, you can use the ® symbol.
If your brand name has already been registered, but under a different class, you may still get it registered. However, if the brand is too well known (like Tata or Boat), your application is likely to be approved.
Accepted trademarks are published in the Trademark journal, allowing public objections. If no objections arise within 90 days, the trademark is registered in 12 weeks.
You can’t get the word, but all is not lost. You could instead design a unique logo for your business and include the name in it. So there is a way out, but it is best to have a unique name.
Many start-up founders register it in their own names, while large businesses would prefer to do so in the name of the company.
A third party may file an objection to trademark registration if it harms their interests. Both parties can present arguments, and a Trademark Hearing Officer decides.
You can appeal decisions to the Intellectual Property Appellate Board if you disagree with the Registrar or Hearing Officers judgment.
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