Trademark Registration

Trademark Search Before filing a trademark application, it is essential to conduct a comprehensive search to ensure that the proposed trademark is not already registered or pending for registration by another party. This search helps avoid potential conflicts and rejections during the application process.

Filing the Trademark Application Once you have conducted a thorough search and are confident that your proposed trademark is unique, you can proceed with the application. The application can be filed online through the Trademark Electronic Application System (TEAS) provided by the Indian Trademark Office (Controller General of Patents Designs and Trademarks).

Examination and Response to Objections After filing the application, the Trademark Office will conduct an examination to check for any conflicts or deficiencies in the application. If any issues or objections are raised, you will need to respond appropriately and provide any necessary documents or clarifications.

Publication in the Trademark Journal If the application passes the examination stage without any objections or after successfully addressing the objections, the trademark will be published in the Trademark Journal. This journal is available online and contains all the trademarks that have been accepted for registration.

Opposition Period After publication, there is a 3-month period during which any third party can oppose the registration of the trademark if they believe it infringes upon their rights. If no opposition is filed within this period, the application proceeds to the next stage.

Registration Assuming there are no oppositions or any other issues, the trademark application is deemed to be accepted, and the trademark will be registered. A registration certificate is issued by the Trademark Office, confirming the registration.