Trademark Registration — Filed Right, From the Search Onward.
Registration starts long before the application is filed — a prior-art search and the right class selection determine whether the mark sails through or draws an objection.
Contact UsTrademark registration under the Trade Marks Act, 1999 grants the owner exclusive rights to use the mark for the goods or services it's registered against, and the ability to take legal action against infringement. The process begins with a prior-art search across the Trade Marks Registry database to check whether an identical or deceptively similar mark already exists in the relevant class — filing without this step risks a straightforward objection or, worse, opposition from an existing owner later.
Correct class selection under the NICE Classification (45 classes covering goods and services) and a precise specification of goods/services matter as much as the mark itself — an overly broad specification invites objection, while too narrow a specification leaves gaps in protection. We advise on class strategy based on the applicant's actual and reasonably foreseeable business activities.
Once filed, the application is examined by the Registrar, and if no objection is raised (or objections are cleared), the mark is published in the Trade Marks Journal for opposition. If unopposed within the statutory window, the certificate of registration is issued.
Our Registration Services
Trademark Search
Prior-art search across the Trade Marks Registry to check for identical or deceptively similar existing marks.
Class & Specification Strategy
Advising on the correct NICE classification class(es) and precise goods/services specification for the application.
Application Drafting & Filing
Preparing and filing the trademark application (TM-A) with the Registry, including the applicant's proof and mark representation.
Word Mark, Logo & Combined Mark Filing
Filing support for word marks, logos/device marks, and combined word-and-device marks.
Multi-Class Filing
Filing a single mark across multiple relevant classes where the business spans several goods/service categories.
Priority/Convention Application Advisory
Guidance on claiming priority from an earlier foreign filing under the Paris Convention where applicable.
Application Status Tracking
Tracking the filed application through examination, publication, and towards registration.
Filing Strategy for Startups & Brands
Advisory on sequencing trademark filing alongside brand launch and domain/social handle securing.
Our Process
Trademark Search
A search is conducted across the Registry database to identify any conflicting existing marks before filing.
Class & Specification Finalisation
The correct class(es) and a precise goods/services specification are finalised based on the applicant's business.
Application Drafting
The TM-A application is drafted with the mark representation, applicant details, and specification.
Filing & Acknowledgment
The application is filed with the Registry and the acknowledgment/application number is obtained.
Examination & Publication Tracking
The application is tracked through examination and, if cleared, publication in the Trade Marks Journal.
Why It Matters
Frequently Asked Questions
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We'll run the prior-art search, finalise the right class and specification, and file the application with the Registry.
