Comprehensive Guide to Logo Registration Charges and Procedures in India

Introduction

In today’s business environment, which exists in a fastpacked environment, securing the identity of one’s brand through trademark and logo registration becomes more than just a legal need but a full strategic asset. 

It protects the trademark, which builds trust with the customer and provides real credibility factors. 

Thanks to the Digital India program, the procedure of registering trademarks has lightened and become more accessible to all business sizes, to safely register logos and trademarks. 

This blog will explain the different steps and the levies that involve trademark and logo registration in India, thus empowering you to protect your brand better.

Why register a trademark or logo?

Registering your trademark or logo gives several very important advantages. These are as follows: 

1. Exclusive Rights: You gain the exclusive right to use your trademark or logo across India.
2. Legal Protection: When an infringer is identified, you can file a lawsuit to protect your brand.
3. Brand Identity: Trademark registration helps solidify your brand identity to which one is differentiated from the competitor.
4. Asset Creation: Your registered trademark becomes an intangible asset that your brand is simply going to appreciate over time.

Who Can Apply for the Registration of a Trademark? 

1. Proprietorship Firm: Under his name and not the company name 
2. Partnership Firm : Under all ten partners names; in case a minor is a partner then the name of the guardian also.
3. LLP: Under its name, not under his names
4. Indian Companies: Under its name, not under the director.
5. Foreign Companies: Under the name of the Company in the name under which they are registered in their home country, with accompanying legal details.
6. Trusts/Societies: To be filed under the name of a representative, such as a trustee chairman or secretary.

Step by Step Trademark Registration Procedure

1. Trademark Selection: The trademark chosen should be unique, yet memorable to remember and represent your brand values.
2. Classification of Goods/Services: Classify the trademark in the right class of Nice Classification, which covers 45 classes for wider protection.
3. Trademark Search: Carry out an extensive search to check whether your trademark is unique and no conflict exists.
4. Filing the Application: File online application containing all the information about the trademark and connected goods or services.
5. Examination & Objections: The ITO will analyze your application. Clear all objections quickly.
6. Opposition Period: Once approved, the trademark is published for public observation. Tackle opposition quickly.
7. Registration & Renewal: Once registered, your trademark is registered for 10 years and can be renewed from time to time for continued protection.

Trademark Registration Fees in India and Attorney Charges

Government Fees

1. Individuals, Startups, MSMEs ₹ 4,500 per class per application
2. Firms or other entities ₹ 9,000 per class per application’
3. Collective marks ₹ 10,000 per class. 
4. International Registration: ₹10,000+ depending upon the convention country and cost per class. The fee for International Registration  Madrid Protocol depends from country to country.

Professional Fees

It is always a good idea to hire Trademark Lawyer for registration purposes, to avoid conflicts, and for legal objections. The legal fees for this purpose vary from professional to professional, Opposition & Objection Legal Fees.

1. Opposition  (the third party opposition): ₹2,700 per class.
2. Objection (government objections): Fee is chargeable based on objection complexity. Professional support is available.

Rectification of Trademark

Rectification may be sought in case of registry error or where a trademark is not used after registration, as provided under Section 57 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999. 

Search, check for originality, and append trademark name, goods or services, class, applicant’s name, and address.

Conclusion

It would serve as an important step toward the protection of your brand and long-term success. 

Now that the process is streamlined with the improvements made and backed by awareness of the fees involved, you would protect your intellectual property better and stake out a stronger position in the market. 

Indeed, there could not have been a better time for the Digital India initiative to make it even easier to seek registration for your brand’s identity through trademarks and logos.

Secure your intellectual property with Lawgical Adda. Whether it’s Trademark Registration, Patent Registration, Design Registration, or handling Trademark Opposition, we’ve got you covered. 

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