Trademark Registration - Complete Process, Fees and Documents

Everyone who wishes to provide some goods or services may apply for Trademark in India. The following categories have been established based on the types of applicants:

• Individuals
• Start-ups
• Small enterprises
• Others (society, NGO, trust, etc.)

All the aforementioned stakeholders have the opportunity to benefit from the legal protection that comes with using their mark by registering it, which will allow them to enhance their brand value in the future.

The documents required for Trademark Registration are mentioned below:

1. LOGO (if any)
2. Nature of Goods & Service
3. Email ID & Mobile No.
4. Aadhar Card (for individual applicants)
5. GST (if applicable)
6. Signed Power of Attorney (if the applicant hires any professional)
7. Signed User Affidavit
8. MSME Certificate (for small enterprises)
9. Start-up Certificate (for start-ups)

Note : Proof of Use - Submit supporting documents (such as Domain bill, Invoice containing Mark, images of the product with Mark, etc.) with the New and Old dates, which can work as proof of use of the Mark by the applicant or its predecessors from the date of use mentioned in the application.

There are various stages you must go through while registering a Trademark. Before registering a Trademark, the applicant must identify few issues.

1. The Trademark or sign used by the applicant should be distinctive and different from other registered Trademarks.
2. The applicant should be extremely clear about the classes of their Trademarks. Their chances of being rejected may increase if they select the incorrect class. The "Nice classification" divides goods and services into a total of 45 classes. Two groups have been created from the Trademark classes and they are as follows:
• Goods class (include classes 1 to 34)
• Service class (include classes 35 to 45)
3. After choosing the classes and goods in which the proposed Trademark falls, the applicant can start with the application process on the government portal or they can take the help of a professional to register their Trademark.

There are many advantages of Trademark Registration which can provide legal protection to a brand name. Some most important benefits of Trademark Registration are mentioned below:

• Legal protection: Trademarks that have been registered are granted legal protection for intellectual property. A Trademark that is registered cannot be used by anyone else. It assures a company's status.
• Prevent Confusion: Similar Trademarks mislead consumers and damage a well-known brand's reputation and goodwill. If that brand is already registered, nobody else will be allowed to use similar Trademarks for their own commercial advantage.
• Different reputation: A registered Trademark creates uniqueness and helps a brand or business stand out from competitors who produce or do similar work.
• Sustainable value: A registered Trademark offers a product identity and long-term worth.

To avoid mistakes during Trademark Registration as well as expedite the process without any delays, following measures are suggested:

• The Trademark must be distinctive.
• Set up relevant classes for your products and services.
• Trademark should be easy to pronounce for the customers.
• A Trademark shouldn't be similar to any another trademark registered.
• Information should be correct and accurate.

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This has been on the rise in the last decade indicating increasing awareness of Intellectual Property Rights in India. Because more than a third of filings are by non-residents, it becomes clear that India is slowly becoming a preferred destination for foreign entities to invest. This positive, more extended trend proves the need for trademark registration for the protection of brands and the advancement of the economy. As the market expands and the corporations formulate new plans, the trademark registration remains a significant step to safeguard the companies’ unique characteristics.