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Trademarks411 lets you easily search and register trademarks online. Founded by an attorney, we provide software assisted trademark services that are fast, simple, and affordable since 2008.<br>
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Trademarks411 Registration Procedure By Trademarks411 Trademarks411.com
Trademarks411 Registration Process Flow Chart SEARCH TRADE MARK APPLICATION ISSUANCE OF OFFICIAL RECEIPT OFFICIAL ACTION/HEARING RESPONSE RESPONSE ACCEPTED? ACCEPTANCE PUBLICATION(Opposition 3 months) REGISTRATION 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
Trademark Registration Process – Contd.. • Trademarks411 Application • Issuance of Official Receipt ( TM No will be issued) • Examination Report • Within three months from application • Response within one months from the date of the Examination report • Response by filing an Affidavit • Response by hearing • Response by Interview ( In case the agent has 100+ pending cases) • Trademarks411 application amendment • TM 16
Trademarks411 Registration Process – Contd.. • Acceptance before advertisement • Publication • Wait for Opposition for Three months • Opposition Proceedings • Registration • Initially for 10 years from the date of the application • Renewal
What is a Trademark? • A trade mark (popularly known as brand name) in layman’s language is a visual symbol which may be a word signature, name, device, label, numerals or combination of colours used by one undertaking on goods or services or other articles of commerce to distinguish it from other similar goods or services originating from a different undertaking.
What purpose does a Trademark serve? • It identifies the actual physical origin of goods and services. The brand itself is the seal of authenticity. • It guarantees the identity of the origin of goods and services. • It stimulates further purchase. • It serves as a badge of loyalty and affiliation. • It may enable consumer to make a life style or fashion statement.
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