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A trade
mark can be a valuable asset in building the profitability and goodwill
of your business.
Procedure for Trademark Application under
the new Act namely The Trade Mark Act, 1999.
- A search is conducted at the Trademark Registry
in respect to mark sought to ascertain whether the same could be registered.
- Drafting and filing the Trademark Application duly
signed by the Applicant.
- Attending and Replying to the official objections
if any.
- Attending Hearing in the matter if posted by the
Department.
- Publication of the mark in the Trademark Journal
and forwarding the copy of publication to Applicant.
- Obtaining a certificate of registration in
absence of third party oppositions.
Time Period:
Drafting and filing the application and obtaining the
application shall require about 10 working days. Registration certificate
shall be obtained in approximately 1 1/2 to 2 years in absence of oppositions.
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