Ø Trademarks are
classified under different classes as per the law and these classes segregate goods
in various categories. So before one proceeds with applying for Trademark Registration, it is very
important to ascertain under which class the Trademark Application falls.
Hence, to get Trademark Registered for goods to be marketed under it,
Application should be filed in the class to which these goods belong.
Ø The next step is to
make a comprehensive search in the official record for any prior Application/Registered identical or similar mark.
Ø In case of no prior
identical/similar mark, one can file Trademark Application along with official
fees with the Indian Trade Mark Office.
Ø An Application Number
is allotted and Priority starts from the date of Application.
Ø Formal Examination
of Application by the Indian Trade Marks Office, regarding Registrability of
the mark.
Ø Official Examination
Report will be issued to Applicant in case of objections raised by the
Trademark Office.
Ø Written response to
the objections is to be submitted by the Applicant.
Ø Further Hearing is
scheduled before the Trademarks Examiner.
Ø In case of
successful hearing in favour of Applicant, Trademark will be published in the
Trade Marks Journal by the Trademark Office.
Ø A period of four
months from the publication date is allowed for Application to be opposed by
public.
Ø In the case of opposition
proceedings ending in favour of Applicant OR If there are no oppositions within
4 months from the date of publication, then the trademark registration
certificate is issued by the Trademark Registry to the Applicant.
Ø Once the trademark
is registered, it is valid for a period of 10 years from the date of
application which can be further renewed.
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