Service Overview
A Trademark (TM) is a unique visual symbol, logo, name, or slogan that distinguishes your products or services from competitors. Trademark registration under the Controller General of Patents, Designs, and Trade Marks (IP India) gives you exclusive nationwide ownership rights, protects your brand from copycats, and lets you use the registered (R) symbol.
Key Benefits of this Service
- Exclusive ownership rights to use the brand name, logo, or slogan in your industry.
- Legal protection against competitors attempting to copy or pass off your brand name.
- Creates an intangible asset that can be valued, franchised, licensed, or sold.
- Establishes brand recognition and trust among customers.
- Allows the use of the 'TM' symbol immediately after filing and the '®' symbol after registration.
Documents Required
- Copy of the Logo, Brand Name, or Slogan to be registered.
- Trademark Authorization Letter (Form TM-48) signed by the applicant.
- Incorporation Certificate or Partnership Deed (for corporate entities).
- MSME (Udyam) Registration or Startup Certificate (to claim 50% government fee concession).
- User Affidavit and Proof of Use (if the brand name is already in use prior to application date).
Step-by-Step Registration Process
Comprehensive Trademark Search
We perform a thorough search in the IP India trademark database across all matching classes to identify potential phonetic or visual conflicts.
Class Selection & Document Prep
We select the correct class (out of 45 trademark classes) based on your business activities and prepare the TM-A application form.
Application Filing & 'TM' Usage
We file the trademark application online. Once filed, we share the official receipt, and you can legally start using the 'TM' symbol beside your brand.
Tracking, Examination & Publication
We track the status through stages of examination and publication in the TM Journal. We handle standard examinations, responses, and oppositions until the final registration certificate is issued.