A trademark is a right capable of continuing indefinitely, subject to periodic renewal and continued use. While registration grants statutory protection, that protection is not automatic in perpetuity. It must be maintained through timely renewal in accordance with the Trade…
Once a trademark application is accepted for publication, it is advertised in the Trade Marks Journal. Publication opens the application to public scrutiny, and at this stage, Indian trademark law permits third parties to challenge the registration through opposition proceedings.…
Before filing a trademark application in India, it is generally advisable to carry out a trademark search. A search helps assess whether the proposed mark is already on record or in use in relation to similar goods or services, and…
Trademark registration in India begins with the filing of a trademark application. The framework governing such applications is set out under the Trade Marks Act, 1999, which outlines who may apply, how an application is to be made, and the…
Trademark applications in India are governed by the statutory framework laid down under the Trade Marks Act, 1999 and the Trade Marks Rules, 2017. In accordance with this framework, an application for registration is required to be filed with the…
The trademark application filing process in India is governed by the Trade Marks Act, 1999 and the Trade Marks Rules, 2017. Once an application is filed, it moves through a structured statutory framework before it may proceed to registration. At…