TRADEMARK REGISTRATION CONSULTANT

The first statutory law relating to trademarks in Bangladesh was the Trademarks Act, 1940 which introduced a piece of machinery for the registration and statutory protection of Trademarks in Bangladesh.

This Act of 1940 was replaced by the Trademarks Act, 2009 which was promulgated to amend and consolidate the law relating to trademarks and unfair competition and to provide for the registration and better protection of trademarks and for the prevention of the use of fraudulent marks, and for matters ancillary thereto.

As a business, a mark which identifies your brand among other is certainly one of the most important for you. A trademark is a sign which make your brand stand apart from that of your competitors in the marketplace. It helps your targeted customers find you who ultimately help you build goodwill in the market. Being an integral part of your business, it is imperative to protect your business name and logo by getting them registered under the Indian Trademark Act.

The first statutory law relating to trademarks in Bangladesh was the Trademarks Act, 1940 which introduced machinery for the registration and statutory protection of Trademarks in Bangladesh.

This Act of 1940 was replaced by the Trademarks Act, 2009 which was promulgated to amend and consolidate the law relating to trademarks and unfair competition and to provide for the registration and better protection of trademarks and for the prevention of the use of fraudulent marks, and for matters ancillary thereto.

But, getting a mark registered under the Indian Trademark Act, takes a great deal of paperwork and legal formalities that are needed to be tackled wisely to ensure quick approval from the authorities. Thus, it is advisable to hire trademark registration consultants to deal with the tricky details of the process successfully.

Here is the list of actions that you can expect from your trademark registration consultant corresponding to each stage.

Trademark search: The registration process begins with the trademark search, where a comprehensive study is conducted to insure that the mark has not been registered by someone else across India. Here, a trademark consultant helps you find out whether the mark that you are willing to registers has been previously registered or not. He/she rigorously checks the existence of the mark across the nation through electronic medium. Avail trademark registration services in Delhito get the process fulfilled by experienced consultants.

Classification:

There are 34 goods classes and 11 service classes under a mark is registered. It is crucial that you get your mark registered under the right category. A consultant understands the nature of your product or company and helps you select the best class to apply under.

Filling up the applications:

After a comprehensive trademark search and selection of the suitable class, a consultant assists you in filling and submitting an application at the Trademark Registry offices in India.

Examination:

After submitting the application, the registrar evaluates the same to check whether the claim is distinctive and does not match with the already registered or pending applications, if an objection is raised, you to file a written response and present evidence. Here, the trademark consultant performs all the formalities, from filling up an application, compiling evidence to prove authenticity.

Objection: If the trademark application is allowed, then, a Letter of Acceptance (TLA order) will be issued by office, and the trademark will be published in the Trade Marks Journal. If the care is straightforward then, the trademark registration certificate will be issued. But, if someone raises objection against the published trademark, then, your consultant does the formalities to overcome from it and to get the certificate.