Things You Should Know About Online Trademark Registration

Trademark Registration is extremely important for any company to establish itself. Trademark registration can be done in Ahmedabad, Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata. The newer method is to do an online trademark registration in the interest of time. This guide will answer all the relevant questions which comes to your mind and is a concise version of everything you need to know about online trademark registration.

 

Cost of Trademark Registration

Trademark Registration costs a sum of Rs 3500 only and is a one-time fee. There is a misconception that there is a high cost involved and hence people avoid taking this essential step. Let me assure you it is very simple. Once you have decided on what you wish to trademark, be it a logo or a brand or a name, all you need to do is apply for Trademark Registration which costs Rs 3500 only.

Things you need to know to about trademark for  your business

Now that you are convinced that trademark registration is not a costly affair, let me specify the things you need to know before trademark registration.

- Step 1. Finalizing on a name/logo/image for your business

- Step 2. Procedure and knowing trademark registration cost

- Step 3. Examination and publication

Let me reiterate the steps for you in detail

Step 1. Finalizing on a name/logo/image for your business

Online trademark registration is possible for the following: letters, numbers, logos, phrase, graphic design, sound, mark, colour – scheming and word. The first step to online trademark registration is to finalize on the name or the image or the logo or any of the aforementioned factors for which you would like to do your trademark.

Step 2. Procedure and knowing trademark registration cost

The TM1 form needs to be filled online or manually at the designated offices. The Trademark Registration fee is a one-time cost of Rs 3500 which needs to be paid to the Government if you are a  start-up or a small enterprise. The fees paid to an attorney to help you with trademark registration is often equivalent to the Government fees.

Documents to be provided include:

This procedure is hassle free and only basic documents are required, such as

• Type of business (sole proprietorship/partnership/LLP etc)

• Identity and address proofs of directors of the company

• Logo Image of size 3.5”*1.96”

The advantage of online application is that the acknowledgement will be received immediately and will hasten the process by 15-20 days. Trade Mark Registration offices in Delhi, Bangalore, Mumbai acknowledge the submission after a couple of weeks.

Step 3. Examination and publication

Post submission of your application for trademark, the Registrar examines the same. The Registrar checks for duplication and compliances with the law. The trademark is approved and gets published in the journal of Indian Trademark, if there is no conflict with other existing trademarks or applications. A 90 days period is set aside for any objections if raised. The trademark is accepted once they get a green signal at this step.