A Trademark is a unique symbol, name, logo, slogan, wordmark, design, or expression used to identify and distinguish goods or services from those of others. It builds brand identity and protects intellectual property (IP) from misuse or imitation.
In India, trademarks are governed by the Trademarks Act, 1999, and registered under the Controller General of Patents, Designs & Trademarks (CGPDTM).
Once registered, the ™ symbol changes to ®, indicating legal ownership of the brand name.
✅ Benefits of Trademark Registration
Benefit
Description
Brand Protection
Prevents brand copying and counterfeiting
Legal Right
Provides exclusive usage rights across India
Business Identity
Builds customer trust and brand value
Intangible Asset
Trademark becomes a sellable/licensable asset
Nationwide Recognition
Registered mark is valid across India
Helps in Online Listings
Needed for brand registry on platforms like Amazon, Flipkart
👤 Who Should Apply?
Startups and MSMEs
E-commerce sellers
Retailers & manufacturers
Service providers and consultants
Logo and design creators
Franchise businesses
App developers & SaaS companies
Domain owners
📑 Documents Required
For Individual or Sole Proprietor:
PAN and Aadhaar of applicant
Logo/image (if applicable)
Signed TM-48 (Authorization Form)
Business address proof
For Companies / Firms:
Certificate of Incorporation / Partnership Deed
PAN of entity
Address proof of business
Trademark image/logo
TM-48 signed and stamped
Udyam/MSME Certificate (for fee concession)
🛠️ Services Included
Trademark class consultation
Public trademark search (India TM Registry)
TM-1 application filing on IP India Portal
TM-48 drafting and execution
Acknowledgment receipt with application number
Objection and reply handling (add-on service)
Status tracking and updates
📋 Trademark Registration Process
Step
Task
Timeline
1️⃣
Brand name search & consultation
Day 1
2️⃣
Document collection and TM-48 execution
Day 1–2
3️⃣
TM-1 application filing
Day 2
4️⃣
TM Application Number issued
Day 2
5️⃣
Government review, journal publication, opposition period
6–9 months
6️⃣
Trademark registered and certificate issued
8–12 months
🕐 You can use ™ from the day of filing.
📌 Important Notes
Validity: 10 years, renewable indefinitely
MSMEs get 50% government fee rebate
One application per class (multi-class available separately)
Trademark objection may require legal reply or hearing
💡 Why Choose SITPakz Solution (SSPL)?
📍 Pan India filing from Andaman to Delhi
🔍 Free preliminary search and advisory
📜 Expert drafting of TM-48 and legal documents
📲 Online process with email/WhatsApp support
👨⚖️ Lawyer-assisted replies to objections (add-on)
