{"id":1381,"date":"2024-09-18T14:57:29","date_gmt":"2024-09-18T14:57:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lawgicaladda.in\/en\/?p=1381"},"modified":"2024-09-18T14:57:30","modified_gmt":"2024-09-18T14:57:30","slug":"logo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lawgicaladda.in\/en\/logo\/","title":{"rendered":"Comprehensive Guide to Logo Registration Charges and Procedures in India"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>Table of Contents<\/h2><nav><ul><li><a href=\"#introduction\">Introduction<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#why-register-a-trademark-or-logo\">Why register a trademark or logo?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#who-can-apply-for-the-registration-of-a-trademark\">Who Can Apply for the Registration of a Trademark?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#stepby-step-trademark-registration-procedure\">Step by Step Trademark Registration Procedure<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#trademark-registration-fees-in-india-and-attorney-charges\">Trademark Registration Fees in India and Attorney Charges<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#government-fees\">Government Fees<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#professional-fees\">Professional Fees<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#rectification-of-trademark\">Rectification of Trademark<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"introduction\">Introduction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In today&#8217;s business environment, which exists in a fastpacked environment, securing the identity of one&#8217;s brand through trademark and logo registration becomes more than just a legal need but a full strategic asset.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It protects the<a href=\"https:\/\/ipindia.gov.in\/trade-marks.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> trademark,<\/a> which builds trust with the customer and provides real credibility factors.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks to the <a href=\"https:\/\/csc.gov.in\/digitalIndia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Digital India program<\/a>, the procedure of registering trademarks has lightened and become more accessible to all business sizes, to safely register logos and trademarks.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"why-register-a-trademark-or-logo\">Why register a trademark or logo?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indiafilings.com\/trademark-registration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Registering your trademark or logo <\/a>gives several very important advantages. These are as follows:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Exclusive Rights: <\/strong>You gain the exclusive right to use your trademark or logo across India.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Legal Protection:<\/strong> When an infringer is identified, you can file a lawsuit to protect your brand.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Brand Identity:<\/strong> Trademark registration helps solidify your brand identity to which one is differentiated from the competitor.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Asset Creation:<\/strong> Your registered trademark becomes an intangible asset that your brand is simply going to appreciate over time.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"who-can-apply-for-the-registration-of-a-trademark\">Who Can Apply for the Registration of a Trademark?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Proprietorship Firm:<\/strong> Under his name and not the company name\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Partnership Firm : <\/strong>Under all ten partners names; in case a minor is a partner then the name of the guardian also.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>LLP:<\/strong> Under its name, not under his names<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Indian Companies:<\/strong> Under its name, not under the director.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Foreign Companies:<\/strong> Under the name of the Company in the name under which they are registered in their home country, with accompanying legal details.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Trusts\/Societies:<\/strong> To be filed under the name of a representative, such as a trustee chairman or secretary.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"stepby-step-trademark-registration-procedure\">Step by Step Trademark Registration Procedure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Trademark Selection: <\/strong>The trademark chosen should be unique, yet memorable to remember and represent your brand values.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Classification of Goods\/Services: <\/strong>Classify the trademark in the right class of Nice Classification, which covers 45 classes for wider protection.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Trademark Search:<\/strong> Carry out an extensive search to check whether your trademark is unique and no conflict exists.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Filing the Application:<\/strong> File online application containing all the information about the trademark and connected goods or services.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Examination &amp; Objections:<\/strong> The ITO will analyze your application. Clear all objections quickly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Opposition Period:<\/strong> Once approved, the trademark is published for public observation. Tackle opposition quickly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Registration &amp; Renewal: <\/strong>Once registered, your trademark is registered for 10 years and can be renewed from time to time for continued protection.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"trademark-registration-fees-in-india-and-attorney-charges\">Trademark Registration Fees in India and Attorney Charges<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXemGNiQAKL74Z3QAo81bzZSd2WAfITb6G93Q9VDIvrQiDtVc_DsZUBfI-eJ2CamQOjiP0iwSf6xka11AJD9XXPF4DjGjdASymjozP6pnD4yAa02UW1lGm0mrvE3IKc3Eq1fWHZgRIsk2jCpX3xlWGLYMkHk?key=sYoDF_88myFoqgX70wuW4g\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"government-fees\">Government Fees<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Individuals, Startups, MSMEs \u20b9 4,500 per class per application<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Firms or other entities \u20b9 9,000 per class per application\u2019<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Collective marks \u20b9 10,000 per class.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>International Registration: \u20b910,000+ depending upon the convention country and cost per class. The fee for International Registration\u00a0 Madrid Protocol depends from country to country.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"professional-fees\">Professional Fees<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>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 &amp; Objection Legal Fees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Opposition\u00a0 (the third party opposition): \u20b92,700 per class.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Objection (government objections): Fee is chargeable based on objection complexity. Professional support is available.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"rectification-of-trademark\">Rectification of Trademark<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Rectification may be sought in case of registry error or where a trademark is not used after registration, as provided under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.indiacode.nic.in\/bitstream\/123456789\/1993\/1\/A1999-47.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Section 57 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999.&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Search, check for originality, and append trademark name, goods or services, class, applicant&#8217;s name, and address.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"conclusion\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It would serve as an important step toward the protection of your brand and long-term success.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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&#8217;s identity through trademarks and logos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Secure your intellectual property with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawgicaladda.in\/\">Lawgical Adda<\/a>. Whether it&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/lawgicaladda.in\/service.php?proslug=trademark-registration\">Trademark Registration<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/lawgicaladda.in\/service.php?proslug=patent-registration-process-in-india\">Patent Registration<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/lawgicaladda.in\/service.php?proslug=design-registration\">Design Registration<\/a>, or handling <a href=\"https:\/\/lawgicaladda.in\/service.php?proslug=trademark-opposition\">Trademark Opposition<\/a>, we&#8217;ve got you covered.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let us guide you through the process contact us today to protect your innovations. Reach out to Lawgical Adda for expert guidance.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawgicaladda.in\/contact.php\"> Contact us <\/a>today!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Introduction In today&#8217;s business environment, which exists in a fastpacked environment, securing the identity of one&#8217;s brand through trademark and logo registration becomes more than just a legal need but a full strategic asset.\u00a0 It protects the trademark, which builds trust with the customer and provides real credibility factors.&nbsp; Thanks to the Digital India program, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":1382,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[551,466],"class_list":["post-1381","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog","tag-logo","tag-registration"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lawgicaladda.in\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1381","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lawgicaladda.in\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lawgicaladda.in\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lawgicaladda.in\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lawgicaladda.in\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1381"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/lawgicaladda.in\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1381\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1383,"href":"https:\/\/lawgicaladda.in\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1381\/revisions\/1383"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lawgicaladda.in\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1382"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lawgicaladda.in\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1381"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lawgicaladda.in\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1381"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lawgicaladda.in\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1381"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}