Practice Brief • Registrations, Licenses & Regulatory Compliance
Trademark & Intellectual Property Registration
Comprehensive trademark search, Form TM-A e-filing, examination objection replies, and opposition defense.
Turnaround: 24 hours for filing & TM receipt; 6-8 months for final registration certificate
Practice Lead: CA. R.A. Dhoot & Intellectual Property Legal Cell
Practice Methodology & Regulatory Scope
Securing your trademark grants exclusive statutory ownership under the Trade Marks Act 1999. Our IP attorneys and Chartered Accountants conduct thorough prior-art searches across all 45 Nice Classification classes, file applications with the Trade Marks Registry, draft responses to Section 9/11 examination objections, and attend hearings before the Registrar.
Governing Statutory Acts & Guidelines
Trade Marks Act 1999
Trade Marks Rules 2017
Nice Classification (Classes 1–45)
Tangible Client Deliverables
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Comprehensive Trademark Availability & Infringement Risk Search Report2
Filing Form TM-A with the Trade Marks Registry & Instant TM Application Number3
Drafting formal legal rebuttal to Examination Reports (Section 9 & 11 objections)4
Representation in Show Cause Hearings before the Registrar of Trade Marks5
Issuance of Trademark Registration Certificate (valid for 10 years) and renewal filingMeasurable Enterprise Safeguards
Legal authority to use the coveted ® symbol upon registration (™ immediately upon filing)
Exclusive nationwide monopoly over your brand name, logo, label, or tagline
Actionable statutory power to file trademark infringement suits and injunctions against counterfeiters
Statutory Practice FAQs
Q: Can I use the ™ symbol immediately after applying?
A: Yes, once Form TM-A is submitted and the official TM Application Number is generated (within 24 hours), you are legally permitted to use the ™ symbol alongside your brand. The ® symbol can only be displayed once the final Registration Certificate is issued.
Q: How long does trademark registration protect a brand in India?
A: A registered trademark in India is protected for 10 years from the date of application. It can be renewed indefinitely every 10 years by filing Form TM-R.
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