The document discusses trademarks in India, including what can be trademarked, the trademark classes system, and the trademark registration process. It explains that trademarks protect brand names and logos used in commerce. The registration process involves checking trademark availability, filing forms, responding to any objections, and renewing the trademark after it expires.
3. What can be Trademarked?
Service
Certification
Product
Sound
Shape Pattern
Word
ColourCollective
Letters / Numbers Device Packaging
4. Trademark Classes
Products and services are organized by the IPIndia
office according to specific categories, or "classes."
You may need to register you Trademark in more
than one class (for example, motorcycles and
clothing) additional fees are required for each
additional class.
5. Trademark Classes
Every Trademark has to be registered under one of the 45 classes
Chemicals
Class 1
Paints
Class 2
Cosmetics
Class 3
Fuels
Class 4
Pharmaceutical
Class 5
Metal Goods
Class 6
Machines
Class 7
Hand Tools
Class 8
Scientific
Class 9
Medical
Class 10
6. Trademark Classes
Every Trademark has to be registered under one of the 45 classes
Lighting
Class 11
Vehicles
Class 12
Firearms
Class 13
Precious
Metals
Class 14
Musical
Class 15
Paper Goods
Class 16
Rubber
Goods
Class 17
Leather
Class 18
Building
Class 19
Furniture
Class 20
7. Trademark Classes
Every Trademark has to be registered under one of the 45 classes
Kitchenware
Class 21
Ropes
Class 22
Threads
Class 23
Textiles
Class 24
Clothing
Class 25
Sewing
Class 26
Carpets
Class 27
Toys
Class 28
Dairy Meat
Class 29
Bakery Spices
Class 30
8. Trademark Classes
Fruits
Class 31
Beverages
Class 32
Wine / Spirits
Class 33
Tobacco
Class 34
Advertising
Class 35
Insurance
Class 36
Cleaning
Class 37
Communication
Class 38
Trademark Classes for Service Providers
Product classes continued..
9. Trademark Classes
Service classes continued..
Materials
Class 40
Education
Class 41
Technology
Class 42
Hotel Restaurant
Class 43
Medical Services
Class 44
Personal Services
Class 45
Transport
Class 39
10. Requirements for Trademark
Unique Brand
Not infringing existing
Trademarks
Trademark Search
Check for all TM data at
http://IPindia.nic.in
www.QuickCompany.in
11. Documents for Trademark
For Individuals
1. Trademark Info sheet
2. Authorization Form
3. Soft copy ( logo / sound / colour )
For Company
1. Board Resolution
2. TM Info sheet
3. Authorization Form
4. Soft copy ( logo / sound / colour )
13. Trademark Services
Trademark Filing
Involves filing a new Trademark to the IPIndia office
TM-1 Form is filed to IPIndia office
Trademark Objection
Involves filing a response to any queries raised by the
trademark examiner in the examination report
14. Trademark Services cont.
Trademark Assignment
In case a party wants to transfer a TM to another party
Trademark Renewal
Renewing a Trademark after it has expired
15. FAQs
Do I have to hire an attorney to register my trademark?
No, Trademark filing is a simple process which can be done online through
services like QuickCompany.in
Can I trademark a logo I designed myself?
Yes, you can register a Trademark you designed yourself.
What is the penalty for Trademark Infringement?
Trademark Infringement can cost you a great loss as legally it is stated that
if any person falsely claims to have a trademark registered or uses an
unauthorized trademark and even if sells product or services under an
illegal trademark then, he/she is punishable with imprisonment and fine
charges over it.