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To register a trademark for your Meesho sellers, file an application in Form TM-48 under the Trade Marks Act, 1999. Once registered, the trademark registry gives you exclusive rights to your brand name or logo. You can then use it to register your brand on the Meesho supplier panel. A trademark is not legally required […]
Brand registration and trademark registration serve different purposes because a brand builds your business identity, while a trademark provides legal protection for that identity. A brand helps customers recognize and remember your business through its name, logo, reputation, and overall market presence. On the other hand, a trademark is the legal right that protects specific […]
To file Form TM-M, you must identify the correct request, complete the prescribed form, attach the required documents, and pay the applicable government fee. This form is used to submit various miscellaneous requests to the Trade Marks Registry under the Trade Marks Act, 1999. Depending on your requirement, you can use Form TM-M to correct […]
The duration of design protection in India is 15 years, consisting of an initial 10-year term extendable by 5 years through Form-3. Section 11 of the Designs Act, 2000 grants protection and gives the owner exclusive rights over the design’s appearance. The 10-year term starts from the date of registration, and the owner can extend […]
Design registration fees in India start at ₹1,000 per design for individuals, startups, and small entities, and ₹4,000 per design for other entities such as companies. These fees cover the design filing charge, renewal and restoration costs, and professional fees. They apply when you register the visual appearance of a product under the Designs Act […]
Applicants can check their design registration status online through the official IP India portal using the application number. The design application status shows the current stage of review after an applicant files the application. The Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks maintains this official system for public tracking. Regular tracking […]
To object to a trademark application in India, you identify the correct route, then file the required response within the prescribed deadline. Your route depends on who raised the concern. When the Trade Marks Registry objects during examination, you can reply through Form TM-M with facts, evidence, and legal grounds that support your mark. When […]
To withdraw a trademark application in India, an applicant files a formal withdrawal request with the Trade Marks Registry before registration via the IP India e-filing portal. Applicants usually take this step after rebranding, identifying a filing error, selecting the wrong class, or receiving an objection they cannot overcome. The withdrawal route depends on the […]
A trademark search by application number allows an applicant to check the current status of any trademark filed in India using its unique application number. You can search for a trademark for free on the IP India eRegister portal to view its status, class, proprietor’s name, and filing date. The application number of a trademark […]
To oppose a trademark application in India, you must file a notice of opposition in Form TM-O within four months of the mark being advertised in the Trade Marks Journal. Under Section 21 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999, any person can oppose a trademark without needing to own a registered mark. The opposition can […]