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Trademark Applications (registration, opposition, renewal)

To Obtain the Trademark Registration, Kindly Provide the Following Details:

1. Applicant Information

  • Full Name of Applicant (Individual or Business)
  • Type of Applicant (Individual, Proprietor, Partnership, Company, etc.)
  • Address and Nationality
  • Proof of Identity (for individuals)
  • Certificate of Incorporation (for companies)

2. Trademark Details

  • Trademark Name / Wordmark
  • Logo/Image (if it’s a device mark or combined mark) – in JPEG/PNG (300 DPI)
  • Description of the Mark
  • Whether Color is Claimed (and if yes, color codes)
  • Translation/Transliteration (if in a foreign script)

3. Goods and Services Information

  • List of goods/services for which registration is sought
  • Corresponding Class under the Nice Classification System (e.g., Class 9 – Electronics)

4. Usage Details

  • Whether the mark is already in use or proposed to be used
  • Date of first use (if applicable)
  • Specimen/Proof of Use (product label, website screenshot, invoice, etc.)

5. Authorization and Legal Documents

  • Power of Attorney (Form TM-48 in India)
  • Digital Signature Certificate (if filing online)
  • Declaration of Use (if required)
  • Priority Claim Documents (if claiming international priority under the Paris Convention)

6. Government Fee Payment

  • Fee based on number of classes and applicant type (individual/startup vs. company)

To Obtain the Trademark Opposition, Kindly Provide the Following Details:

1. Opponent Information

  • Name, Address, Nationality of the Opponent
  • Grounds for Opposition (e.g., similar mark, bad faith, lack of distinctiveness)

2. Details of Opposed Application

  • Application Number of the Opposed Mark
  • Name of Applicant
  • Class of Goods/Services

3. Supporting Documents

  • Evidence of earlier use or registration
  • Affidavit/Declaration supporting the opposition
  • Power of Attorney (if filed by an agent/lawyer)

4. Government Fees

  • Payment proof for opposition filing

To Obtain the Trademark Opposition, Kindly Provide the Following Details:

1. Trademark Registration Certificate

  • Registration Number
  • Date of Original Registration
  • Class of Goods/Services

2. Applicant/Owner Details

  • Current details of the owner
  • Changes in ownership (if any)

3. Power of Attorney

  • If renewal is filed through a legal representative or agent

4. Government Renewal Fees

  • Paid before or within the grace period (typically 6 months)

For inquiries or submission, contact us at: Email: [email protected] & Phone/WhatsApp: +91 70452 82751

1. What can be trademarked?

– Logos, brand names, slogans, sounds, colors, and even packaging shapes (if distinctive).
– Generic terms (e.g., “Bakery” for a bakery) or descriptive phrases (e.g., “Fast Delivery”).

2. How long does trademark protection last?

  • 10 years (in most countries), renewable indefinitely if fees are paid and the mark is in use.
  • US requirement: File a Section 8 Affidavit (proof of use) between the 5th & 6th year.

3. What’s the difference between ™ and ®?

  • ™ = Unregistered trademark (used anytime).
  • ® = Officially registered (legal protection; illegal to use without registration).

4. Can I trademark a name globally?

No—trademarks are territorial. Options:

  • File individually in each country.
  • Use the Madrid System (1 application for 130+ countries).

5. How much does trademark registration cost?

  • USA (USPTO): $250–$350 per class (TEAS Standard).
  • EU (EUIPO): €850 for 1 class, +€50/additional class.
  • India: ~₹4,500–₹10,000 per class.

6. What happens if someone copies my trademark?

You can:

  • Send a cease-and-desist letter.
  • Sue for infringement (damages + injunction).
  • Report to customs (to block counterfeit imports).

7. Can I trademark a hashtag or domain name?

– Yes, if it functions as a brand identifier (e.g., #JustDoIt for Nike).
– No, if it’s generic (e.g., #BuyShoes).

8. What’s a “specimen of use”?

Proof your mark is used in commerce, like:

  • Product tags/labels.
  • Website screenshots (must show sales, not just ads).

9. What if my trademark application is rejected?

Options:

  • Respond to the office action (e.g., argue distinctiveness).
  • Amend the application (narrow goods/services).
  • Appeal (e.g., to TTAB in the US).

10. Do I need a lawyer to file a trademark?

  • Not always, but recommended for:
  • Complex cases (likelihood of confusion).
  • Foreign filings (e.g., USPTO requires a U.S. attorney for non-U.S. applicants).