A Trademark is an important Intellectual property right. It identifies or distinguishes you from the others. Trademark can be a name, logo, shape, trade dress, sound and smell, basically anything which identifies the source of origin for goods or services. Trademark may be defined as any mark which is used in relation to goods for the purpose of indicating, or so as to indicate a connection in the course of trade between goods and some person having the right as proprietor to use that mark.

Common questions about Trademark Filing in India?

Q. Do I need to provide my PAN and Adhaar card for Trademark Registration?

A. No, for Trademark registration we only need Name, address, date of use or Logo (if any) for Trademark filing.

Q. What documents I need to provide for proving date of use?

A. 1. At least one document to show use of the subject trademark on earliest date for commencement of use

2. Domain registration and renewal receipt, if any

3. Other registration documents with govt. or local authorities e.g.

a. Municipality

b. Tax authority

c. Any other govt. authority

4. News articles/awards/recognitions

5. Invoices issued by us for any services (preferably 2-3 from each/alternate months of each year)

6. Invoices or Receipts issued to us for any goods/services

7. Advertising material and expenses, if any

8. Income tax return filings

9. CA certificate to show revenue of the goods/services with the subject trademark till date for each financial year in table format

10. Any other documentary evidences for the commencement of use of the mark in business connection

Q. I need to register my brand on Amazon and other online portals, can I do the same once my mark is applied?

A. Yes, you can register on various online portals, with your Trademark application number and Trademark filing receipt.

Q. Do I need to have GST number in case I want to file Trademark on my Proprietorship firm name?

A. No, you may directly file for a Trademark on your own name, GST registration for filing a Trademark is not necessary.

Q. How long will it take for my Trademark to be filed?

A. Your Trademark application will be filed within 1 day from date of receipt of documents. However, Trademark registration may take anywhere between 6 months to 2 years to register depending upon the Trademark objection raised (if any).