Tag: TM
TRADEMARK OBJECTION Vs OPPOSITION IN INDIA– EXPLAINED
It is a common misconception among the general public that trademark registration just begins and ends with filling up a form (TM-1) and submitting it before the trademark office. Contrastingly, a trademark application goes through several stages before it is finally registered, and in some cases, even after registration, revocation or cancellation proceedings are initiated…
Incomplete Protection is No Protection– Are you conservative in trademark registration?
I want 100% Protection in one application! – Are you trying to make a fortune out of me? Every trademark lawyer in his career would have faced these statements and questions a numerous times from his clients, “I do not want to spend too much on trademark registration” “Can’t I just protect my mark in…
How to avoid trademark objections in India?
Trademark Objections Trademark objections are increasingly becoming common these days because of various reasons; one main important reason being lack of awareness among applicants and counsels who file applications. Objections are raised by trademark examiners in the following circumstances: Trademarks that are not distinctive in character and not capable of distinguishing the goods or services of…
What is next after trademark application? How to use trademark symbols in India?
After much contemplation, you now have successfully filed your trademark application and next what? Okay, it is time to show-off or cause notice to the public regarding the usage of that trademark. Let us see how and why we should do so. Why and how to use trade mark symbols? The symbols ®, TM and…
Almost 30K TM applications pending before Trademark Registry, India
As many as 30,221 applications are pending for issuance of trademark registration certificates due to shortage of manpower, Parliament was informed Monday. “Pendency in issuance of registration certificates for applications found fit for registration as on 30th April is 30,221. The main cause of the backlog in issuance of registration certificates is insufficient manpower due…