The legal requirement to register a Trade Mark under the trade mark Act, 1999 are follows:

• The mark should be capable of being represented graphically (ie, in paper form);
• The mark should be capable of distinguishing the goods or services of one undertaking from those of others

What is trademark registration process?

The process to get a trademark registered involves filing of the trademark registration application, examination of the trademark, publication or advertisement of the trademark, opposition (objections) if raised/ found, registration of the trademark and renewal of the trademark after every 10 years.

What is the Trade Mark Class:

The Trademark Registry has classified goods and services under 45 classes. Each class lists a host of goods/services and depending on those you are offering, you need to mention the class(es) on your trademark application. The trademark would be registered and protected under those classes only.

Information and Documents required for Trade Mark Registration:

• Applicant’s name
• Business type
• Business objectives
• Brand/logo/slogan name
• Registration address
• Identification proof of the signatory
• Address proof of the signatory
• Business proof (depends on the type of business)Udyog Aadhar/MSME registration certificate (optional)
• Power of Attorney (Form 48)