Trademark is a word, name, logo, tagline, unique symbol, label, combining with numerals and different varied colours. Trademark is used for both goods and services and it’s to distinguishing business goods among similar products. It is considered as important business asset.

How to select a trademark?

Three points to be taken into consideration while choosing a name First - avoid choosing a word that is descriptive of the goods or services. Example: Open Doors as brand name for Doors will not be allowed and Second - Avoid general names of any form – say backbone, lake view, power, liquidity etc, Third - avoid existing names, similar / phonetically similar names.

What is trademark objection?

Once the application for Trademark is filed, the registrar will examine the application based on the Similar / General names already in record, if the trademark application filed found to be similar with existing name in record or general name, the register will raise objection we have to submit our response along with supporting documents within One Month from the date of receipt of objection or have to apply for a hearing. If the reply is not filed within one month application will be refused.

Trademark Registration in Coimbatore

Q: What is trademark opposition?

Opposition of trademark is a opportunity given to public after the advertisement of trade mark in the Journal of trademark registry, any person can file opposition to the registration of the trade mark within 4 months from the date of advertisement. A third party usually oppose when there is a similar trademark to their existing trademark is published in the Journal. It’s mandatory to file counterstatement within two months from the date of opposition.

Solubilis is one of the best service providers of Trademark registration in Coimbatore with the main motto to protect the distinct identity of the logo, slogan and brand. Building a successful Brand is a great deal of hard work. Also, securing the brand with Trademark registration gives an exclusive ownership and Unique Identity. Solubilis is a powerful brand with 10 years of industrial experience in Trademark filing. We offer services in Kavundampalayam, Singanallur, Ramanathapuram, Rs Puram, Gandhipuram and all over Coimbatore.

Trademark Registration is done under the Trademark Act, 1999. TM Registration gives an exclusive right to restrict infringement against the brand. All registration process comes under the online category and once the person have the application, they can use the ™ symbol on their products –whenever and wherever they want. Trademark registration is really time consuming. It takes upto 15-18 months to grant the License. Trademarks differentiate the products from others and gives a special space in the global market. Trademarks are an intellectual property and protection is really vital.

Documents Required
Benefits

Documents Required for Trademark registration

Proof of Applicant
Applicant’s PAN Card and Address proof details are mandatory. If the applicant is other than individual, a Certificate of registration is required.
Brand Name & Logo
The logo should contain the brand name which is going to be applied for trademark Registration.
Affidavit of User
Applicant’s affidavit with true statements should be required for registration procedures.
Proof of TM Use
The applicant has to claim specific user data such as incorporation certificate, invoice copies, etc with the brand name.
MSME/ Start-Up Recognition
Other than individuals like, Partnership Firm, Body corporate etc.,have to submit a Registration certificate under MSME or start-ups to get 50% off on the Government fees.
Form ™-48
Signed form of TM 48 is mandatory to file the trademark on behalf of the trademark registry. For the signature, the trademark attorneys are preparing this.

Benefits of Trademark Registration

Exclusive rights on the Commercial Good will
Legal Protection
Advertises Goods and Services
Creation of an Asset
Product differentiation
Brand recognition
Business expansion

Step 1: trade mark search & documentation

An application is filed to be reserving the logo or brand of the company to register their company brand name and receiving the documents for further verification.

Step 2: draft a form

On receipt of the application, CRC (Central Registration Centre) may either approve or reject the application.

Step 3: Form 48 and TM-1

An application is prepared by the trademark attorney. Form 48 and TM-1 will be prepared for approval and signature of the trademark applicant. The bond will be created in the 100 Rs bond paper.

Step 4: registration filing:

Trademark filing is completed with trademark registry, the applicant should pay the require amount.

Step 5: confirmation alert

Once the registration process is completed and the government is processing the application, the status of the application is updated periodically, in case of objection; an objection reply must be submitted within 30 days.

FAQ'S

A trademark is a combination of a word, a name, a logo, a tagline, a unique symbol, a label, a number and a variety of colours. Trademarks are used for both goods and services and are used to distinguish commercial goods into similar products. It is considered an important business asset.

A person who wants to claim ownership on a specific and unique word or a logo can apply for trademark registration. It should belong to goods or service.

Three things to consider when choosing a first name - Avoid choosing a descriptive term for goods or services. Example: Open doors will not be allowed as the brand name of the door and secondly - avoid common names of any form - say backbone, lake view, power, fluidity etc., thirdly - avoid existing names, similar / phonically similar names.

Trademark registration is made over 45 difference classes according to the NICE classification. Each class representing different set of goods and services. While filing a trademark application its mandatory to mention good or service category.

Once the trademark application has been filed, the Registrar will examine the application on the basis of the same / common names recorded in the record. Also we have to submit feedback or apply for a hearing. If the reply is not filed within one month, the application will be rejected

It’s followed after the acceptance of trademark, The Trademark filed by us found to be unique after examination the examiner will accept the trademark, It is the process conveys and granting an opportunity for the public to raise opposition if any infringement found on this trademark. The trademark will be allowed for registration after 4 months from the date of advertisement.

Opposition of trademark is an opportunity given to public after the advertisement of trade mark in the Journal of trademark registry; any person can file opposition to the registration of the trade mark within 4 months from the date of advertisement. A third party usually oppose when there is a similar trademark to their existing trademark is published in the Journal. It’s mandatory to file counterstatement within two months from the date of opposition.

A trademark is obligatory and renewable one from time to time. Failure to renew may lead to the removal of trademark from the trademark register. Renewal is due after the ten years from the date of filing Trademark application.