Process for Issuing a Trademark

Process for Issuing a Trademark
1.    Application:
To register a trademark, an application is submitted with the required documents and fees to the Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs, and Trademarks.
2.    Examination:
Applications and documents are reviewed. The Registrar examines whether the trademark meets all registration requirements. An examination report is issued within 30 days. If there are objections, they are communicated, and the applicant is given an opportunity to respond.
3.    Publication:
If there are no objections, the trademark is published in the journal. This publication allows anyone to file an opposition if they believe the trademark may affect their own business interests.
4.    Opposition:
If someone objects to the trademark, they can file a notice of opposition within a set period. The applicant is given the opportunity to respond to the opposition.
5.    Registration:
If there are no oppositions or once objections are resolved, the trademark is officially registered, and the registration certificate is issued. The trademark may still be challenged even after registration.
Fees:
The fees range from ₹4,500 to ₹9,000, depending on whether the application is filed online or offline, as well as the class of goods/services. Additional charges may apply.
Additional Information:
•    3.53 Lakh Applications:
Between 2023 and August 2024, around 3.53 lakh trademark applications were filed, with a majority in the manufacturing and service sectors.
•    Future Path:
As per the directions of DPIIT, the Trademark Office aims to further streamline the trademark registration process to reduce delays and increase efficiency. The process may be made simpler for applicants from startups, individual entrepreneurs, and small businesses.