TRADEMARK BY JMD

The process of trademark registration ordinarily requires a period of 18 to 24 months in cases where no objections or oppositions are raised. However, upon filing the application, a trademark application number is generally allotted within one to two days. 

Trademark infringement occurs when someone uses a mark that is identical or deceptively similar to a registered trademark without the owner’s permission. Such unauthorized use, in relation to similar goods or services, is likely to cause confusion among consumers and violates the rights of the trademark owner under the Trade Marks Act, 1999.

A trademark objection is raised by the Trademark Examiner during the initial examination of your application, usually for issues like similarity or incorrect filing. A trademark opposition, on the other hand, is filed by a third party after your mark is published in the Trademark Journal. Objection comes from the Registry, while opposition comes from the public.

The approval of the trademark completely depends on the judgment of the Government. But, if the trademark is unique, then there is a nice chance that it will be granted.

Once the trademark application is successful, you receive an acknowledgement providing you the right to use the TM symbol. After the registration of it, you can use the ® symbol.

Registered Trademarks are valid for 10 years from the date of filing the application. The trademark owner can file for renewal of the trademark to keep it protected for more time prior to the end of the validity.