Let’s discuss the process that you need to follow for getting your company’s trademark registration certificate in India:
Deciding on the brand name
You have to select a name that will not face avoidable hassles and run into problems during the trademark registration process. Not only does the name have to be aligned to your brand personality and identifiable to your target customers, it cannot be the same or similar to ones that already exist. It is recommended that you chose a unique name that is off the beaten track, so there is no clash with the current names.
Check whether a Trademark for your chosen brand name also exists
After deciding on some name options that you believe is in sync with your product offerings and also sounds unique, conduct a trademark search for each of them. This will enable you to check whether a trademark for the same name already exists, so that you can think over other name options if necessary. Further, this will also prevent your trademark registration application from getting rejected due to a repetition of a name that already exists or is alike.
Filing an application for trademark registration
Once you have finalised on a unique name that does not currently belong to any other brand, you can file the trademark registration application with the Trademark Registrar. Remember to file the application along with the essential document proofs and registration fee.
Here are the details that should be a part of your registration application:
- Name of the trademark owner along with his/her complete business address
- Logo or the Trademark
- Trademark class or classification
- Date since the trademark is in use
- Description of goods or services that the company offers and specialises in
Documents needed for Trademark Registration
As discussed earlier, the trademark laws mention the necessary documents required during trademark registration application. The following is the list of documents needed during trademark registration:
Business registration proof: The identity proof(s) of each of the director(s) involved in the business and business address proof, as per the type of business, has to be presented at the time of trademark registration application. For sole proprietorship businesses, the government registered photo ID proof of the sole proprietor, like Aadhaar card or PAN card, has to be submitted. If it is a company, its address proof, like rental agreement, has to be presented during the trademark registration procedure. Other essential documents required during the application process are:
