Trademark Registration - Taxonomy

Trademark Registration

Search for Availability: Before applying for a trademark, it’s advisable to conduct a thorough search to ensure that a similar or identical mark is not already registered.
Filing the Application: The application can be filed online through the Trademark Electronic Application System (TEAS) on the official website of the Controller General of Patents, Designs, and Trademarks (CGPDTM) in India.
Examination: After filing, the trademark office examines the application to ensure compliance with the relevant laws and regulations. This includes checking for any similar or conflicting trademarks.
Publication in the Trademark Journal: If the trademark application meets all requirements, it is published in the Trademark Journal. This allows the public an opportunity to raise objections if they believe the mark should not be registered.
Opposition Period: After publication, there is a 4-month period during which third parties can file an opposition to the registration if they have valid reasons.
Registration: If there are no objections or if the objections are resolved in favor of the applicant, the trademark is registered, and a registration certificate is issued.
Renewal: Trademarks in India are initially registered for a period of 10 years. After that, they can be renewed indefinitely in successive periods of 10 years each.