1.Cost-Effective and Time-Efficient:
Online trademark filing offers a cost-effective and expedited mode of submitting trademark applications. It eliminates the need for physical paperwork and saves valuable time.
2.Accessibility and Flexibility:
With online filing, applicants can submit trademark applications at any time, including outside regular business hours and on non-business days of the IP Office. This provides greater accessibility and flexibility for applicants.
3.Range of Online Services:
The Indian IP Office now provides a range of e-services for trademark-related activities. These include filing trademark applications, responding to examination reports, filing notices of opposition, submitting counter statements, and requesting renewal of trademark registrations.
1. Register for an account
You can register for an account on the Indian Intellectual Property Office (IPO) website. Once you have registered, you will be able to log in to the online portal and file your trademark application.
To register for an account, you will need to provide the following information:
- Your name
- Your email address
- Your contact number
- Your DSC certificate number
2. Search for similar trademarks
Before you file your application, it is important to search the trademark database to make sure that your mark is not similar to any other registered trademarks. You can search the database on the IPO website.
To search the database, you will need to provide the following information:
- The mark that you are searching for
- The goods or services that you use the mark with
The search results will show you a list of all registered trademarks that are similar to your mark.
3. Complete the application form
The application form will ask for information about your trademark, such as the mark itself, the goods or services that you use the mark with, and the class of goods or services.
You will need to provide the following information on the application form:
- The mark that you are applying for registration
- The goods or services that you use the mark with
- The class of goods or services
- Your name and address
- Your contact information
- A description of your mark
- A signed copy of the application form
4. Upload the required documents
You will need to upload a digital copy of your trademark mark (e.g., logo) and a signed copy of the application form.
You can upload the documents to the online portal by clicking on the “Upload Documents” button.
5. Pay the application fee
The application fee is currently INR 4,000. You can pay the fee online using a credit card or debit card.
To pay the fee, click on the “Pay Application Fee” button.
6. Submit your application
Once you have completed the application form, uploaded the required documents, and paid the application fee, you can submit your application online.
To submit your application, click on the “Submit Application” button.
