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Trademark Registration Services – ND Savla

Protect Your Brand. Build Legal Ownership. Strengthen Your Identity.

Your brand is your business’s most valuable asset. Trademark registration gives you exclusive legal rights over your name, logo, symbol, or slogan — and prevents others from using it. At ND Savla, we help startups, small businesses, and established brands register their trademarks with ease, accuracy, and speed.

What is a Trademark?

A trademark is any word, name, logo, symbol, sound, design, or color that helps distinguish your products or services from competitors. It is your business’s identity — protected by law under the Trade Marks Act, 1999.

Once registered, your trademark gives you the exclusive right to use the ® symbol, providing brand credibility, customer trust, and protection against imitation.

Why Should You Register a Trademark?

Trademark registration in India gives your brand legal protection and elevates your market identity. It’s more than a formality — it’s a business growth strategy.

Key Benefits:

  • Legal Protection: Prevents others from using similar marks

  • Brand Recognition: Enhances visibility, trust, and recall

  • Asset Creation: Increases business valuation and licensing opportunities

  • Exclusive Rights: Grants full ownership in your industry class

  • Global Protection: Enables international filing through Madrid Protocol

  • Renewable: Valid for 10 years, with unlimited renewals

Who Can Apply for Trademark Registration?

We help individuals and businesses of all types register their trademarks:

  • Sole Proprietors

  • Partnership Firms

  • LLPs (Limited Liability Partnerships)

  • Private Limited Companies

  • Trusts & Societies

  • Startups

  • MSMEs

  • Foreign Companies

Types of Trademarks in India

  1. Product Mark – For physical goods (e.g., Coca-Cola® bottles)

  2. Service Mark – For services (e.g., FedEx® courier)

  3. Collective Mark – Used by groups or associations

  4. Certification Mark – For quality standards (e.g., ISI®)

  5. Shape Mark – Unique product shape (e.g., Coca-Cola® bottle)

  6. Pattern Mark – Distinctive patterns (e.g., Louis Vuitton® monogram)

  7. Sound Mark – Audio identity (e.g., IPL cricket theme)

Trademark Symbols Explained

SymbolMeaning
™Trademark application filed, pending approval
®Officially registered trademark
℠Unregistered service mark, typically for services

Documents Required for Trademark Registration

Depending on the applicant type, here’s what you’ll need:

For Individuals:

  • PAN card

  • Aadhaar card

For Proprietorship:

  • PAN + Aadhaar

  • GST certificate

For Companies:

  • Incorporation Certificate

  • PAN card

  • Logo (if any)

  • MSME Certificate (optional)

For LLPs / Partnerships:

  • LLP/Partnership Deed

  • PAN card

  • Logo

  • MSME certificate (if applicable)

For Trusts:

  • Trust Deed

  • PAN card

  • Logo (if applicable)

Step-by-Step Trademark Registration Process

1. Trademark Search

Ensure your trademark is unique by conducting a comprehensive search in the trademark database.

2. Class Selection

Choose the correct class (out of 45 classes) that best matches your goods or services.

3. Filing TM-A Application

We file your application online with the Trademark Registrar.

4. Vienna Codification

Applies if your logo includes figurative elements.

5. Examination Report

A Trademark Officer reviews the application and issues either:

  • Acceptance, or

  • Objection (to be resolved)

6. Trademark Journal Publication

Your trademark is published for 90 days. If no opposition is received, it’s approved.

7. Trademark Hearing (if opposed)

We assist in defending your case and responding to oppositions.

8. Trademark Registration Certificate

If no issues arise, the trademark is registered and you can use the ® symbol.

Trademark Objections & Opposition

  • Objection: Raised by the Trademark Registrar. We prepare and file your response.

  • Opposition: Filed by third parties. We represent you in hearings and draft your defense.

Trademark Renewal & Post-Registration Services

  • Renew every 10 years via Form TM-R

  • Modify details with Form TM-P

  • Assign/Transfer rights

  • Trademark monitoring for infringement

  • Rectification via Form TM-26 (for corrections)

Why Choose ND Savla for Trademark Registration?

At ND Savla, we combine legal expertise with personalized service.

  • ✅ Free Trademark Search
  • Accurate Class Selection
  • Complete Documentation Assistance
  • Timely Filing of Application (TM-A)
  • Legal Help for Objections & Hearings
  • Affordable & Transparent Pricing
  • Assistance with Renewals, Licensing, Transfers

ND Savla – Your Trusted Trademark Registration Consultant in India

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