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Your brand is your business identity — and protecting it is not optional, it's essential. At Veralex, we provide complete trademark registration and enforcement services in India, helping businesses of all sizes — from first-time entrepreneurs to global corporations — secure their brand names, logos, slogans, and more. We understand that a trademark is far more than a legal formality. It is the cornerstone of your commercial reputation, your competitive advantage, and your business's long-term value. Our trademark attorneys bring both legal precision and business acumen to every matter we handle.
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A trademark is any distinctive sign, word, phrase, logo, symbol, shape, colour, or combination thereof that identifies and distinguishes the goods or services of one business from those of another. In India, trademarks are governed by the Trade Marks Act, 1999 and the Trade Marks Rules, 2017. Once registered, a trademark gives the owner the exclusive right to use it in connection with the goods or services for which it is registered — and the right to prevent others from using identical or confusingly similar marks.
The following can be registered as trademarks in India:
•Words (including personal names, surnames, place names)
•Logos and device marks
•Slogans and taglines
•Numerals
•Combination of colours
•Three-dimensional shapes (3D marks)
•Sound marks
•Certification marks
•Collective marks
India follows the Nice Classification system, under which goods and services are divided into 45 classes — Classes 1 to 34 for goods and Classes 35 to 45 for services. A trademark application must specify the relevant class(es). Veralex conducts a thorough analysis of your business to identify the correct and most strategic classes for registration.
Any person or legal entity — individual, company, partnership firm, trust, or any other organization — claiming to be the proprietor of a trademark used or proposed to be used in India can apply for registration.
We search the Trade Marks Registry database to identify identical or similar marks and assess registrability.
Based on your business activities, we identify the appropriate Nice Classification class(es).
We prepare the trademark application with precise specifications of goods/services.
We file the application on the Trade Marks Registry portal. Upon filing, a TM-A number is issued.
24.The Registry examines the application and may issue an Examination Report (ER) raising absolute or relative grounds of refusal.
Veralex prepares a detailed response addressing all objections raised.
If accepted, the mark is advertised in the Trade Marks Journal for a period of four months for opposition.
27.Any third party may oppose the registration within four months. Veralex represents you in opposition proceedings.
28.If no opposition is filed or opposition is dismissed, the trademark is registered, and a Certificate of Registration is issued.
•Name and address of the applicant
•Clear representation of the trademark (word or logo)
•Description of goods/services and applicable class(es)
•Date of first use in commerce (if already in use)
•Power of Attorney (Form TM-M) if filed through an agent
•MSME/Startup certificate (if claiming concessional fees)
A registered trademark in India is valid for 10 years from the date of filing and can be renewed indefinitely every 10 years. Veralex offers proactive trademark renewal monitoring and timely renewal filings to ensure your brand protection never lapses.
Veralex has a formidable track record in handling trademark opposition proceedings, cancellation petitions, and infringement litigation. Whether you need to defend your mark against an opposition or enforce it against infringers, our litigation team is equipped to fight for your brand with expertise and tenacity.
•Exclusive legal right to use the mark in connection with your goods/services
•Statutory presumption of ownership and validity
•Right to sue for infringement and claim damages
•Use the ® symbol once registered — a powerful deterrent to infringers
•Enhanced brand equity and commercial value
•Foundation for international trademark filing under the Madrid Protocol
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We draft claims that maximize your protection scope and respond to examination objections with a strong, proven track record.
Our partners bring over 25 years of hands-on expertise in intellectual property rights — giving your patent matter the depth and insight it truly deserves.
Typically, trademark registration in India takes 18 to 24 months, assuming no objections or opposition. With expedited examination (TMAP), this can be reduced. Veralex ensures a smooth and efficient process throughout.
Yes. The ™ symbol can be used as soon as you file an application. The ® symbol, however, can only be used after the trademark is officially registered.
If the Registry raises an objection in its examination report, Veralex prepares a detailed written response addressing each ground. If a third party files an opposition after journal publication, we represent you in the opposition proceedings — filing counter-statements, evidence, and appearing at hearings.
Yes. Foreign companies can file trademark applications in India — either directly or through a local attorney. For companies with prior registrations or applications in their home country, a convention application claiming priority may be filed in India within 6 months.
A trademark protects a brand name or logo in relation to specific goods/services. A trade name is a business name registered with the Registrar of Companies or other authority. A domain name is a web address. These are separate legal systems — registering a company name does not protect your trademark, and vice versa. Veralex advises on protecting all three strategically.
No. A registered Indian trademark provides protection only within India. For international protection, you need to file separately in each country or use the Madrid Protocol — an international trademark filing system administered by WIPO that covers over 130 countries. Veralex handles international trademark filings globally.
Yes. A trademark can be assigned (transferred) to another party, with or without the goodwill of the business. It can also be licensed to third parties through a Registered User Agreement. Veralex provides comprehensive trademark assignment and licensing services.
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