Procedure for Trademark Registration:

• Trademark Search

  It is advisable to conduct a trademark search for the relevant classes before filing the application to register a trademark in order to make sure that there is no identical or similar trademark already registered or for which an application for registration has been submitted.

• Filing of an application

  For registration by a person claiming to be the proprietor of a trademark, in the office of the Trade mark Registry, within the territorial limits of the place of business in India.

• Examination of the application

  By the Registrar to ascertain whether it is distinctive and does not conflict with existing registered or pending trademarks and examination report is issued.

• Publication of the application

  After or before acceptance of the application in the Trademark Journal.

• Opposition by third party

  After publication if any person gives notice of his/her opposition to the registration within three months which may be extended to the maximum of one month.

• Hearing before Registrar

  If the opposition has been decided in favour of the applicant of the registration of trademark, the Registrar shall register the Trademark.

• Registration of Trademark

  On the registration of the Trademark the Registrar shall issue to the applicant a Trademark Registration Certificate.