Overview
Steps to protect your brand name or logo as a registered trademark in India.
Step-by-step
- Search the trademark database for identical or similar marks in your class.
- Decide the class of goods or services and the form of the mark (word, logo).
- File the application online with the Trademarks Registry.
- Respond to the examination report if objections are raised.
- The mark is published in the Trademarks Journal for opposition.
- If no opposition succeeds, the registration is granted.
- Renew the mark before the validity period ends.
Documents you will usually need
- Applicant identity and address proof
- Logo file (if any)
- Details of use of the mark
- Power of attorney if filing through an agent
Practical tips
- Search before you invest in branding.
- Use the TM symbol while pending and the registered mark symbol only after registration.
- Monitor the Journal for similar marks.
Official source: IP India
General information for awareness only. Rules, forms and due dates change; confirm on the official portal or consult a professional before acting.