Trademark registration in India is a crucial legal process that helps individuals, startups, and businesses secure exclusive rights over their brand name, logo, slogan, or any distinctive sign that represents their goods or services. A registered trademark not only differentiates your product or service from competitors but also offers legal protection under the Trade Marks Act, 1999, governed by the Controller General of Patents, Designs, and Trademarks.
The process begins with a trademark search to ensure uniqueness and avoid duplication. Once verified, an application is filed online or offline, followed by a detailed examination by the trademark registry. If no objections or oppositions are raised—or if any raised are successfully resolved—the trademark is published in the Trademark Journal. After the waiting period, a registration certificate is granted, offering the owner exclusive rights to use the mark for the registered class of goods or services.