About This Plan
Company Logo and brand name are the unique visual communicators that people identify your business with. To keep your brand integrity intact, it is important to legally protect your brand name and logo from copywright issues.
Services Covered
- MSME registration
- Online Filing of ONE trademark application
- Drafting of Form TM-A
- Advise on trademark classification
- Excludes response to Trademark Objection / Opposition and its related charges
- Documented Follow-up
- Business hours Support
Who Should Buy
- Any business entity may apply, (Partnership/Company/Sole proprietors) who fall under any one of the below mentioned criteria
- Micro manufacturing enterprises have investment less than Rs. 25 lakh in plant and machinery, while micro service enterprises have less than Rs. 10 lakh invested in equipment.
- Small manufacturing enterprises may have Rs. 25 lakh to Rs. 5 crore invested in plant and machinery, while small service enterprises may have between Rs. 10 lakh and Rs. 2 crore invested in equipment.
- Medium manufacturing enterprises may have Rs. 5 crore to Rs. 10 crore invested in plant and machinery, while small service enterprises may have between Rs. 2 crore and Rs. 5 crore invested in equipment.
How It's Done
- Purchase of Plan
- MSME registration
- Share your brand name/logo
- Online filing of your Trademark
- Get Application number
Information Guide
Documents To Be Submitted
- Address proof of registered office
- Address proof of directorsAny one of electricity bill or bank statement or landline bill or mobile bill (not older than 1 month)
- PAN of the company
- PAN of partners, proprietors and directors as applicable
- Bank account informationOpening page of bank passbook held in name of proprietor/business
- Aadhaar Card NumberPlease note that your mobile number must be linked to Aadhaar
- Goods/services the applicant/entity/enterprise is dealing in
- Number of employees of the entity/enterprise
- Copy of trademark to be registeredA letter head with the logo or the brand name you wish to register
FAQs
- What is a trademark?
A trademark is for your brand name or logo which identifies your product or services. It can be a word, letter, number, phrase, symbol, shape or combination thereof. A unique brand name or logo is used to differentiate your product/service as distinct from others in the industry. To secure legal protection for your brand name or logo you need to get it registered. On receiving ™ Application number you can start using ™ .
- What trademarks are NOT registerable?
Any trademark, which is identical or deceptively similar to an existing registered trademark or trademark for which application for registration has been made, cannot be registered. Also trademark that would likely cause deception or confusion or is offensive may not be registered. Geographical names, common names, common trade words and common abbreviation can also not be registered as a trademark.
- Why should i file application for trademark?
Getting trademark registered has a number of business benefits such as
- Register your brand to get exclusive right on it.
- Protect your brand like other assets and belongings of your company.
- It will help you to protect your hard earn goodwill in business.
- You can stop others from promoting same brand in same industry of business.
- It will give you nation-wide protection for your trade.
- What is NICE classification?
The Nice Classification (NCL) is an international system used to classify goods and services for the purposes of the registration of marks. It has total 45 classes (1-34 for products and 35-45 for services).
- Can I register a trademark before starting a business?
Yes, one can register a trademark before even starting a business.
- Can I get global trademark?
No. Trademark is territorial in nature that means if you get trademark in India then it will be valid for India only.
- What is the validity of Trademark registration?
The registered trademark is valid for 10 years from the date of filing of application. The trademark can be renewed further.
- When can I use symbol R or TM?
Symbol “TM” can be used after filing of trademark application. “R” should be used only after registration of trademark. The ® symbol may only be used in connection with the goods and services listed on the registration certificate.
- What is trademark infringement?
Trademark infringement is the unauthorized use of a trademark or service mark on or in connection with goods and/or services in a manner that is likely to cause confusion, deception, or mistake about the source of the goods and/or services.
- Will my trademark registration be valid for all types of services and goods?
Trademark registrations are distinctive to the goods or services they represent. The registrations are product/service specific and are made under a "Class" of goods or service it represents. The trademark registration will therefore be valid for the entire class of goods or service it represents.