Trademark Application is examined by qualified trademark officers who have in-depth knowledge of Trademark Act and Trademark Rules. These officers are trained to identify objection which can go undetected by untrained eyes or inexperienced attorneys or agents.

Examination Report generally carries objection under two Sections of Trademark Act, ie. Section 9 which state that if any trademark which doesn’t have any distinctive character or is descriptive in nature can be refused under the Act.

Section 9 is Absolute Ground for refusal, which simply means that if your trademark is objected under Section 9 of Trademark Act, chances of refusal is high during trademark hearing.

Second objection which is normally raised, is under Section 11, this provision is mild as compared to Section 9 and the same is evoked when your trademark is similar to any other existing trademark in official trademark database.

Section 11 of Trademark Act, is also called as Relative Ground of refusal.

Yes, to make sure that no exactly identical name is registered. We conduct both national as well as international search for your brand safety.

We charge only Rs. 250 extra for international search which includes 100+ countries!

Once application is filed you can use ™ alongwith your brand till registration, in case of final registration is issued you can use R alongwith your brand.

Using ® on your products / services without proper certificate from Trademark Registry, is a criminal offence under Trademark Act.

Basic details are needed like your name, company name, address etc. As far as documents are concerned, you need to provide an attorney authorisation letter and user affidavit (if brand is in usage).

DSC is not required for Trademark Registration.

If no objection is received from Trademark Registry or no opposition is received from any third party, normally certificate is issued in 6-7 months.

If you are an individual / proprietor / Startup, Govt.  charges Rs. 4500. Whereas for Pvt Ltd Co / LLP / Partnership Firm / Trust, Rs. 9000 is applicable as Govt Fees.

You can claim 50% Govt Fee Exemption as new business or startup, contact our number to know more.

Yes, for Pvt Ltd Co / LLP / Partnership Firm / HUF, you get 50 % exemption in Govt Fees if you are a small enterprise. (You and know more with regards to Small Enterprise in chat section or check here.)

Yes, even after certification you need to track your trademark for rectification and renewal. Don’t worry we do a lifetime tracking of your trademark for FREE! Contact here.