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Trademark Services

1. Choose Trademark Services   

  1. Trademark Registration 
  2. Trademark Search
  3. Reply to Trademark Objections
  4. Trademark Hearing
  5. Trademark Renewal 
  6. Trademark Assignment
  7. Trademark Opposition 
  8. Trademark  Rectification
  9. Trademark Audit
  10. Trademark Portfolio Management
  11. Well Known Trademark
  12. Trademark Class Finder
  13. Trademark Infringement cases
  14. Trademark Buy & Sell
  15. USA Trademark Registration 
  16. International Trademark Registration

2. Trademark filing process and Registration 

Filing of  trademark application for registration after comprehensive availability search, followed by filing of application and reply to objection to registration by trademark office, hearing and acceptance. The process of registration is completed in 8 to 10 months.You can use TM after filing and R after registration.  

3. Mode of Trademark Application  and fees 

  • Trademark Registration in Tatkal Mode: Get Registration of Trademark in 4-5 Months on payment of Five times govt fees under tatkal registration scheme 

  • Trademark Registration in Normal Mode: Get Registration of Tradmark in normal mode by paying Govt Filing fee of INR 4500 for individual and INR 9000 for Partnership,Company files trademark, each class , each matrademark. 

  • Avail *50% discount of government fees for startup & MSME 

4. Prevent illigal Import of Trademark goods     

Registration of trademark in Indian Customs IPR Portal To

Recordation with Customs: After obtaining trademark registration, recordation is advisable to the Indian Customs office to combat the import of counterfeiting products and protect your brand in the Indian market. Just simple formality are required. 

Get Trademark Registration in Indian Customs IPR Recordation Portal

5. Well-known Trademarks

The recognition of a trademark as "well-known" is done by Tradmark Registry  for protections of trademark  in geographical territory  and stronger enforcement against unauthorized use and infrigement   The Well-known trademarks include  Coca-Cola, Apple, Google Etc

Fees : Gov Fee of INR 1 Lac

 Get registration as Well known Trademark 

6. Assignment of Trademark and sale 

Assignement of Trademark refers to sale of the registered or unregistered trademarks against consideration. 

Process of  Assignment of Trademark 

Execution of Assignment Deed - A registered or unregistered trademark can be sold and transferred with goodwill through execution of Assignment Deed  against consideration in favour of the transferee by the owner of the trade mark and filing of assignment in the tradmark Registry.

Fees Payable : The Govt Fee of INR 9000 is payable for registered Trademark and INR 1800 for each unregistered trademark as atransfer charges plus 6% stamp duty on transaction value      

Time Duration: The assignment takes effect from the date of exection of Assignment deed and it takes three months to obtain formal order of assignment in trademark records.    

Contact us for Assignment of Trademark 

7.Trademark  Audit 

It is conducted to update the status of the trademark portfolio and detect if the exsiting trademark are valid and subsisting and there is no unwanted threat from other identical tradmark cadidily applied for registration and what steps can be taken to remove the threat

Get Trademark Audit        

8. About us 

Legalese Law Firm specializes in trademark Registration and protection services which constitutes trademark registration, trademark search, litigation and audit services. With over 30 year of experience in the Intellectual Property, we are one of the best law firm which has been accredited with several independent recognitions over the years from our prestigious clients and manages a portfolio of more than 5000 trademarks.

We provides a complete range of end to end trademark services including trademark buy and sell, negotiating sale, licensing and franchising agreements.  

Our expertise besides filing national application also extends to filing and prosecuting of international applications at affordable cost for both our domestic and internation clients   

Our Core Trademark services

Extensive Trademark Search

Trademark search is essence of trademark registration process to detect pre-existing similar trademark which are likely to object the registration. Not only the official database of the Trademark Registry is searched but internation data base is also searched as well to ensure smooth registration of trademark.

 Trademark Registration, Prosecution and Protection

LLF undertakes the registration of trademark by filing application both national and international on bulk basis followed by effective mechanism of protection of trademark by keeping regular check on the activities of the rival competitors indenting to register similar or identical trademark, and take legal action for infringement, passing off, cancellation of trademark, search and seizure, recovery of damages.

Trademark Audit  

Trademarks is the backbone of every business , it is of immense importance that utmost care should  be taken to ensure that usage of trademark is proper either through itself or through execution of franchise and licensing arrangements. We assist our clients conducting due diligence and audits of trademark portfolio to detect improper usage in course of business or in the website and execution of  franchisee agreement, licensing agreement and take remedial action, including the verification of the  trademark registry records from time to time for verification of validity, updating of trademark records to effect regular change in the proprietor address m mail id etc.

Trademark Opposition and Rectification

 We file regular opposition and rectification petitions for cancellation of trademarks filed by the infringers as part of our protection programme infringers who have filed application for registration of the similar or identical trademarks to take undue advantage of the established goodwill of the registered trademark, by conducting regular searches of journal and trademark registry records. We also regularly update clients of relevant conflicting registrations to take steps for cancellation of the trademark registration

Trademark Fees

Our client may choose and avail any of our above services which are very cost-effective

 

Trademark Registration Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Any trade name, picture, logo, scheme of colours, sound, shape, image , label can be registered as trademark.

Registration Process passes through four stages

  1. Prior Search
  2. Filing of Trademark Application
  3. Reply to Objections raised by Trademark Examiner
  4. Acceptance Registration

Trademark registration takes 6 to 8 months

  1. Trademark name /logo
  2. Type of goods Services
  3. Name Address of the Applicant
  4. User Proof in case of priority usage

Registration is valid for a period of 10 years & can be renewed thereafter for same period

The registration granted is applicable throughout the country

For each application fee of INR 4500 for individual & INR 9000 for company/society/trust is payable

Symbol ™ can be used after the trademark name is applied for registration and ® is used after registration.

Yes, an applicant can file Multiple application depending upon nature of goods and services manufactured or traded, but for each application separate fees is payable.

Yes, this is necessary for listing of products , this is to identify your goods from other competitors and avoid trademark disputes.

  The startup are entitled to seek fee concession of 50 % on the govt Fee amounting to INR 4500  

The MSME are entitled to seek fee concession of 50 % on the govt Fee amounting to INR 4500

1. Concept of a Well-Known Trademark

Well-Known Trademark has earned significant recognition among the public, so much so that unauthorized use-even in unrelated classes-may suggest a misleading connection with the brand. It enjoys broad protection across all categories of goods and services.

2. Legal Basis

  • Section 2(1)(zg) of the Trade Marks Act, 1999: Defines a well-known trademark.

  • Section 11(2) & (6–9): Provides the statutory grounds and factors for determining a mark as well-known.

  • Rule 124 of Trade Marks Rules, 2017: Lays down the procedure for seeking recognition of a mark as well-known.

3. Who Can Apply?

Any person — natural or juristic — claiming to be the proprietor of a well-known trademark may file an application to the Registrar of Trademarks under Rule 124.

4. Application Process for Well-Known Trademark

📝 Step-by-Step Procedure:

  1. Fee:

    • ₹1,00,000 per mark (as per the 2017 rules).

  2. Supporting Documents (as applicable):

    • Details of trademark registrations/applications in India and abroad.

    • Sales figures, turnover, and advertising expenses.

    • Market surveys, media coverage, and consumer recognition.

    • Evidence of enforcement actions, court decisions, or rulings recognizing the mark.

    • List of infringement cases or oppositions involving the mark.

  3. Examination by Registry:

    • The Registrar evaluates the application without opposition from third parties.

    • Registrar may publish the mark in the Trademarks Journal before final listing.

  4. Listing:

    • If accepted, the mark is included in the official list of well-known trademarks published on the IP India website.

5. Factors Considered by the Registrar 

  • Recognition of the mark by the relevant public.

  • Duration, extent, and geographical area of use.

  • Promotion and advertising efforts.

  • Registration or recognition in foreign jurisdictions.

  • Record of enforcement or successful protection against misuse.

6. Protection Granted

Once registered as a well-known trademark, the mark is entitled to:

  • Cross-class protection (i.e., protection beyond its own class).

  • Stronger enforcement rights against dilution, tarnishment, or misuse.

  • Priority in examination during opposition or rectification proceedings.

  • Refusal of registration to similar marks even in different goods/services.

7. Conclusion

Registering a mark as well-known is a strategic move for brand owners seeking long-term exclusivity and brand insulation. It provides a robust defense mechanism against brand dilution and unfair commercial advantage by third parties.

 

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