Intellectual Property

Trademark Class 12 in India: Vehicles & Transport Equipment
Trademark Class 12 protects brands related to vehicles and transportation products. This includes cars, electric vehicles, bicycles, and their essential parts and accessories. By registering under this class, businesses can secure their logos, names, and product designs, preventing competitors from copying them. The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) recognizes the importance of trademark protection in […]
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Joel Dsouza
January 16, 2026 at 05:59 PM

Trademark Class 17 in India: Rubber, Plastic & Insulation Materials
Trademark Class 17 protects rubber, plastic, and insulation materials used in industry. Understand coverage, exclusions, benefits, and registration in India.
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Joel Dsouza
January 16, 2026 at 03:15 PM

Trademark Class 4 in India: Industrial Oils, Fuels & Lubricants
Trademark Class 4 focuses on goods that support energy, combustion, and operational efficiency across industries. It includes industrial oils, greases, fuels, and illuminants. Essentially, products powering machinery, maintaining their performance, and providing continuous lighting fall under this class. For brands operating in this space, correct classification ensures maximum protection and smooth registration. It determines how […]
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Joel Dsouza
January 14, 2026 at 05:53 PM

Trademark Class 38: Telecommunication & Broadcasting Services
Trademark Class 38 in India covers telecommunication and broadcasting services that enable the transmission of information between people or systems. In the Indian trademark framework, this class helps distinguish and protect brands operating in telecom, broadcasting, and digital communication services. That need for clear ownership grows as live transmissions, streaming platforms, and digital communication services […]
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Srihari Dhondalay
January 14, 2026 at 04:15 PM

Trademark Class 19 in India: Non-Metallic Building Materials
Trademark Class 19 focuses on building and construction materials that are not covered under other specific classes. The classification of Trademark Class 19 mainly includes non-metal materials used in construction, such as cement, concrete, bricks, tiles, asphalt, and certain rigid plastic materials. Businesses involved in manufacturing, trading, or supplying these products can protect their brand […]
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Joel Dsouza
January 14, 2026 at 03:20 PM

Trademark Class 1 in India: Chemicals for Industry & Science
Trademark Class 1 covers industrial, laboratory, and agricultural chemicals in India. Secure legal protection for adhesives, fertilizers, and chemical products.
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Srihari Dhondalay
January 13, 2026 at 05:45 PM

Trademark Class 6 in India: Protection for Metal & Alloy Goods
Trademark Class 6 is an important category for businesses involved in metals and metal-based products. This Class covers common metals, metal building materials, tools, hardware, and other manufactured metal goods. Registering a trademark under Class 6 helps businesses protect their brand identity. It also prevents others from using similar marks for metal products. Whether you […]
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Joel Dsouza
January 13, 2026 at 01:37 PM

Trademark Class 10 in India: Surgical & Medical Instruments
Thousands of medical devices flood the market every year, but how many of those brands are actually remembered? After the COVID-19 pandemic, competition in the healthcare sector is fiercer than ever. Trademark Class 10 plays a central role in protecting the identity of medical and healthcare products. Yet many businesses treat it as an afterthought […]
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Joel Dsouza
January 12, 2026 at 05:38 PM

Passing Off in Trademark Law in India: Meaning & Protection
Passing off trademark defends your brand from unfair competition, stops misleading imitators, and secures goodwill and reputation in India.
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Srihari Dhondalay
January 12, 2026 at 05:09 PM

Trademark Form TM-A: Filing Guide to Protect Your Brand
If you are wondering, “Why does my trademark application in India keep getting rejected?“, the answer lies with the Form TM-A. This form is the foundation of India’s trademark registration process and is filed as per the Trademark Rules, 2017. A single mistake in trademark form TM-A can delay your application by months or trigger costly […]
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Joel Dsouza
January 07, 2026 at 04:09 PM