The document outlines the trademark registration process in India. It is a multi-step process that begins with classifying the trademark, searching for similar existing marks, and filing an application. The application is examined, there may be an examination report and response required. If accepted, the mark is published for opposition and can be registered initially for 10 years, with renewals. It also provides details on trademark offices and jurisdictions, documents required for filing, and expedited registration options.

1. Trademark Registration Procedure
By Mr. Vijay Kumar M. I-WIN IP Services Vijay@i-winip.com www.i-winip.com
Trademark Registration Process Flow SEARCH Chart
TRADE MARK APPLICATION
ISSUANCE OF OFFICIAL RECEIPT
OFFICIAL ACTION/HEARING
RESPONSE
RESPONSE ACCEPTED?
ACCEPTANCE PUBLICATION (Opposition 3 months)
REGISTRATION
10 years from the date of filing of the application
RENEWAL
Two Stages
 Stage
One
– Classification and Pre-Filing Search
 Trademark 42 Classes (including 7 Classes for Service Marks)  TM 54 (Search application)
three copies  TM 55 (Registrar’s Preliminary Advice)  Public Search at Trademark Office
 Stage
Two
– Involves the registration Process itself

2. Classes List
Classes List
Trademark Registration Process – Contd..
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Trademark Application
– Issuance of Official Receipt ( TM No will be issued)
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Examination Report
– Within three months from application – Response within one months from the date of the
Examination report
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Response by filing an Affidavit Response by hearing Response by Interview ( In case the agent
has 100+ pending cases)
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Trademark application amendment
– TM 16

3. Trademark Registration Process – Contd..
 Acceptance  Publication
before advertisement
– Wait for Opposition for Three months – Opposition Proceedings
 Registration
– Initially for 10 years from the date of the application
 Renewal
Trademark Search Report
Trade Marks Registry, Mumbai(Head Office) 101, Maharshi Karve Road, Pratishta Bhavan,
Mumbai-400 020 Tel. 22030924/22081315, Fax: 22013694
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Jurisdiction
Jurisdiction: State of Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Goa Trade Marks Registry, Delhi
Intellectual Property Bhavan, Plot NO.32, Section 14, Dwarka, Delhi Tel. 011-28082915/ 16/17
Fax: Jurisdiction: State of Jammu & Kashmir, Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Himachal
Pradesh, Union Territory of Delhi and Chandigarh Trade Marks Registry, Kolkata, CP-2, Sector
V, 5th floor, I.P.Bhavan, Salt Lake, Kolkata-700091 (Telfax. 033-23677311 Jurisdiction: State of
Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Orissa, West Bengal, Manipur, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Sikkim
, Tripura and Union Territory of Nagaland, Andamar & Nicobar Island. Trade Marks Registry,
Ahmedabad, 15/27 National Chambers, 1st floor, Ashram road, Ahmedabad-380 009. Tel: 079-
26580567 Jurisdiction: The state of Gujarat and Rajasthan and Union Territory of Damman, Diu,
Dadra and Nagar Haveli Trade Marks Registry, Chennai IPR building, GST Road, Chennai-31
Tel : 044-23222441 Jurisdiction: The state of Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka
and Union Territory of Pondicherry and Lakshadweep Island.
 Logo
Soft copy in JPEG Format  TM 48 (Form of Authorization)  Date of first use of the mark. 
Name and address of the proprietor of the mark.  Required fee
Documents & Information Required for Filing a Trademark Application
Expedited Process for the Registration
 TM  TM

4. 71 Expedited Search 63 Expedited Examination
– Five times of the normal fee – Five times of the normal fee – Upon approval of the Registrar
 TM
7 Request for Expedited Certificate