Basic Information
Multi Class filing is possible but the same fees is payable for each class
Registration is granted for a period of 10 years and is renewable for similar periods
Examination is conducted on absolute and relative grounds
Opposition period – 4 months
Registration Timeline – Approximately 1 year
Classification: NICE
Conventions:
Budapest Treaty
Locarno Agreement
Madrid Protocol
Marrakesh VIP Treaty
Nairobi Treaty
Nice Agreement
Paris Convention
Patent Cooperation Treaty
Phonograms Convention
Rome Convention
Vienna Agreement
Washington Treaty
WIPO Convention
WIPO Copyright Treaty
WIPO Performances and Phonograms Treaty
Requirements
New Applications
– Simply signed Power of attorney
– Date of first use of the mark in India. If the mark has not been used, the application can be filed on proposed to be used basis.
– Certified copy of priority document, if priority is claimed
Renewal
– Simply signed Power of attorney
– Copy of trademark registration certificate
Assignment
– Simply signed Power of attorney
– Notarized Assignment Deed signed by both parties
– Copy of trademark registration certificate
Change of Name / Address
– Simply signed Power of attorney stating the new name / address
– Certified / notarized copy of Change of Name / Address document
– Copy of trademark registration certificate