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Trademark Registration
Protect Your Brand. Build Your Identity.
In today’s competitive business landscape, your brand name, logo, or tagline is more than just an identity—it’s a valuable asset. Trademark registration ensures that your intellectual property is legally protected, helping you secure exclusive rights and prevent misuse.
At Alpviram Legal, we simplify the trademark registration process so you can focus on growing your business while we handle your brand protection.
What is a Trademark?
A trademark is any unique name, symbol, word, phrase, logo, or design that represents a business or product and distinguishes it from others in the market. Once registered, the trademark owner gets exclusive legal rights to use it nationwide.
What Can Be Trademarked?
You can register a trademark for:
Brand names and business names
Logos and symbols
Taglines and slogans
Product packaging or design
Domain names
Sounds and even specific colors (in some cases)
Benefits of Trademark Registration
Legal Protection – Prevent unauthorized use or infringement
Exclusive Rights – Gain complete ownership over the mark
Business Credibility – Build trust with customers and investors
Asset Creation – A trademark is an intangible asset that can be sold, franchised, or licensed
Brand Recognition – Stand out from competitors in a crowded marketplace
Who Should Register a Trademark?
Startups, MSMEs & Established Companies
Freelancers, Artists & Designers
NGOs & Educational Institutions
Exporters & E-commerce Sellers
Trademark Registration Process in India
We handle the entire process from search to certificate:
1. Trademark Search
We conduct a thorough search to check for existing trademarks and avoid objections.
2. Class Selection
Every trademark must be filed under the correct class (out of 45 classes). We help you choose the right one based on your business activity.
3. Application Filing (Form TM-A)
We file your trademark application online with the Controller General of Patents, Designs & Trademarks under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry.
4. Examination & Objection (if any)
If the trademark examiner raises objections, we prepare and submit a strong reply with legal justifications.
5. Publication in Journal
Once accepted, your trademark is published in the Trademark Journal for public opposition (if any) within 4 months.
6. Registration & Certificate
If no opposition is raised or successfully resolved, you receive the Trademark Registration Certificate (TM-R) valid for 10 years.
Timeline & Validity
Application Processing: 6 to 12 months (if no objection/opposition)
Validity: 10 years from the date of application, renewable indefinitely every 10 years
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Using generic or descriptive names
Failing to conduct a proper trademark search
Filing under the wrong class
Delaying trademark renewal after expiry
Frequently Asked Questions
A trademark is a unique symbol, word, logo, or design that identifies and distinguishes a product or service from others in the market. It legally protects your brand identity from misuse or duplication.
Registering a trademark gives you exclusive rights over its use, builds brand credibility, and allows you to take legal action against unauthorized use.
An FSSAI license is a mandatory certification issued by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India for businesses involved in the manufacturing, processing, storage, distribution, or sale of food.
MSME (now known as Udyam) registration is a government-recognized certificate for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises that allows access to subsidies, schemes, and credit facilities.
A project report is a structured business plan containing details like financial forecasts, funding needs, business models, and market feasibility, usually prepared to apply for business loans or attract investors.
CMA (Credit Monitoring Arrangement) data is a financial report prepared according to bank formats, showing projected and past financial performance, used primarily when applying for working capital or term loans.
A project report gives a broad overview of a business plan and growth potential, while CMA data focuses on the borrower’s financial health and repayment capacity, with detailed cash flow and ratio analysis tailored for bank loan assessments.
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