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Trademarks Expedite Application

Fast Track Approval of Trademark

Overview

Trademarks Expedition process or Fast Track approval of Trademark means that the whole Trademark application process like Trademark Application, Send to Vienna Codification, Formalities Chk Pass, Marked for Exam, Reply to Examination Report, Show Cause Hearing, Appearances will be dealt within a time of 3 month from filing of Trademarks Expedite Application. This means you don’t have to wait for years to go through all these steps and the decision on your Trademarks application will be passed in mere 3 months time.

In the dynamic and competitive landscape of today's global marketplace, protecting intellectual property has become paramount for businesses of all sizes. Among the vital tools for safeguarding brand identity and innovation, trademarks stand as formidable guardians of a company's unique essence. Recognizing the urgency of this need, the Trademark Expedite Application Process emerges as a crucial catalyst, propelling businesses toward securing their rights swiftly and effectively.

The Trademark Expedite Application Process is an agile and efficient procedure within the broader spectrum of trademark registration. It offers trademark applicants the opportunity to accelerate the traditional trademark application process, bypassing lengthy delays that could otherwise compromise a brand's integrity. This streamlined approach is designed to accommodate the fast-paced nature of modern commerce, where every moment counts and competitive advantages must be seized promptly.

 

Key Features:

Expedited Review: One of the primary advantages of the expedite process is the rapid review of trademark applications. Unlike the standard procedure, which can take several months, expedited applications are given priority, often resulting in significantly quicker approvals.

Enhanced Protection: In an era where intellectual property theft and infringement are rampant, expedited trademark registration offers early and robust protection. This can deter potential infringers, protecting a business's hard-earned reputation and market share.

Global Expansion: For businesses seeking to expand their operations internationally, a trademark is a valuable asset. The expedite process expedites the registration timeline, facilitating quicker access to foreign markets and preventing disputes over trademark ownership.

Competitive Edge: Timely registration of trademarks can provide a competitive edge by ensuring exclusive rights to a brand or product name. This helps businesses stand out in crowded markets and bolsters their market positioning.

Risk Mitigation: By securing trademark rights expeditiously, companies can minimize the risk of legal challenges and costly litigation down the road. This proactive approach enhances financial stability and preserves valuable resources.

 

Why It's Necessary in Today's Time:

In today's fast-paced and interconnected world, the need for expedited trademark application processes has never been more acute. Here are several reasons why it is indispensable:

Digital Era: The digital age has accelerated business operations, making the protection of intellectual property a matter of urgency. Rapid trademark registration ensures online brand visibility and safeguards against cyber squatters.

Innovation Pace: Innovation is the lifeblood of modern businesses. Expedited trademarks protect inventions, technology, and products, enabling companies to capitalize on their innovations quickly.

Market Competition: Fierce competition demands swift action. The expedite process allows companies to assert their brand presence and defend against competitors attempting to encroach on their intellectual property.

Global Markets: Companies seeking international growth can ill afford delays in trademark registration. Expedited applications facilitate global expansion by establishing trademark rights faster.

Legal Environment: Evolving trademark laws and regulations necessitate proactive protection. Expedited trademark registration ensures that businesses are compliant with the latest legal requirements.

Trademark Expedite Application Process or Trademark Expedition or Trademark Fast Track Approval is a crucial tool for modern businesses seeking to safeguard their intellectual property swiftly and effectively. In an era defined by relentless competition, technological innovation, and global expansion, expedited trademarks provide a strategic advantage that no forward-thinking business can afford to overlook. By embracing this agile approach, companies can protect their brands, secure their market positions, and flourish in the dynamic landscape of today's business world.

 

Benefits of a trademark expedite process

Swift Protection: The expedited process offers rapid trademark registration, providing businesses with immediate protection for their brand names, logos, and intellectual property. This speed is essential in the fast-paced world of modern commerce.

Early Market Entry: Expedited trademark registration enables companies to enter markets faster, domestically and internationally. This early entry can be a significant advantage in capturing market share and establishing brand presence.

Competitive Advantage: By securing trademark rights swiftly, businesses gain a competitive edge. They can confidently market their products and services without the fear of infringing on others' intellectual property, enhancing their market positioning.

Risk Mitigation: Expedited registration reduces the risk of costly legal disputes and trademark challenges. It helps companies avoid potential infringement issues, saving them time and resources in the long run.

Brand Preservation: Trademarks are valuable assets that represent a company's reputation and identity. Expedited registration safeguards these assets from potential copycats and counterfeiters, preserving brand integrity.

Global Expansion: For businesses eyeing international growth, expedited trademark registration is indispensable. It accelerates the process of obtaining trademark protection in foreign markets, reducing the risk of infringement by competitors.

Innovation Protection: In today's innovation-driven economy, expedited trademarks protect new inventions, products, and technologies. This ensures that innovators can capitalize on their creations quickly.

Online Presence: With the digital landscape becoming increasingly competitive, expedited trademarks are essential for securing domain names and online brand identity, preventing cyber squatters and domain hijacking.

Legal Compliance: The expedited process helps companies stay compliant with ever-evolving trademark laws and regulations. It ensures that businesses meet the latest legal requirements and maintain a solid legal footing.

Resource Efficiency: Accelerated trademark registration saves businesses time and resources that would otherwise be spent waiting for standard processing. These resources can be redirected toward other critical aspects of business development.

Brand Recognition: Expedited trademarks help businesses establish strong brand recognition and recall. This is vital for consumer trust and loyalty in a crowded marketplace.

Strategic Planning: With expedited trademark protection in place, businesses can engage in long-term strategic planning with confidence, knowing that their intellectual property rights are secure.

Deterrent Effect: The mere presence of expedited trademark protection can act as a deterrent to potential infringers, dissuading them from attempting to capitalize on a company's brand and reputation.

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Documents Required for Trademark Registration

General Requirement:

  • Name and Nature of the applicant
  • Address, Email, Phone of the applicant
  • Copy of PAN and Aadhaar (in case of individual applicant). This document is not uploaded. It is only for the purpose of our authentication for address and identity proof.
  • Word Mark or Logo or Image, which the applicant wishes to register.
  • Goods or Service description
  • Certificate of Incorporation (in case of Company)
  • Partnership Deed (in case of Partnership firm or LLP)
  • MSME certificate or Startup Certificate (to avail 50% rebate in government fee)
  • Power of Attorney (Format to be provided by Startup Sampark) (In name of our Attorneys)

special requirements:

  • User Affidavit (Format to be provided by Startup Sampark) (in case of prior user claim)
  • User Proof (To be attached with User Affidavit as user claim)
  • No objection Certificate (in case Previous owner or third party has given permission to use already existing mark)
  • Any other document, to be called by us for case-to-case basis.
  • Any other documents, in support of show cause hearing.

 

PROCESS

The process of Trademark registration is both in online and offline mode. However, in online mode 10% rebate is provided by the department. The application is to be filed in form TM-A on official IP India website through Agent/Attorney portal or through client portal. Below is the detailed process of Trademarks registration in INDIA.

Step 1: Trademark Public Search

Once you provide us with basic information like name of brand, logo, prior user claim, goods/service description. Then we shall perform a detailed check on Public portal, to check similar marks and there status. After which, we shall provide you with the generated reports and chances of getting Trademark registered. This is to check whether the mark you want to register is prima facie available or not.

Step 2: Class Selection and Document Collection

There are 45 classes under NICE classification. Wherein Class 1 to 34 are for goods and class 35 to 45 are for services. The next task is to select the appropriate class(es) for your business objects. There could be multiple classes for your business objects as well, which we shall inform you and select the appropriate classes. Our experts will guide you in selecting the right classes to cover all aspects of your business. Simultaneously, you can start uploading all the required documents (list given below) for trademark registration in our client portal.

Step 3: Trademarks Application Filing

Once you provide us with all the documents, our team will proceed to verify them. Then the trademark application form will be filled on your behalf and submitted along with the documents. Our team will ensure that your application is accurate and error-free.

We will keep you updated throughout the process and watch out for any notifications from the Trademark Registry until the registration is complete.

Step 4: Trademark Objection/Examination report

If the examiner feels that your application is incomplete, or the mark is descriptive or is not distinctive or is similar to other existing marks or is prohibited mark, then the examiner will raise the objection as examination report. Then, the reply to examination report shall uploaded withing 30 days. Our experts can draft a strong response to the examination report and guide you in submitting the right documents and proofs.

Step 6: Trademark Hearing

After filing the Trademarks application and thus filing of response to examination report, if still the examiner is not satisfied by the response and/or the documents uploaded, then the application will be marked for show cause hearing and the hearing shall be allotted for same.

Step 7: Trademarks Registration

Wherein there is no objection raised, the mark shall be accepted and thus advertised in the Trademarks journal, then if no opposition is received within 4 months, then the mark should be move forward for registration and the registration certificate shall be issued, after 4 months of advertisement in Trademarks journal.

All of the above steps will be deal within 3 months from the date of filing Trademarks Expedite Application.

 

STARTUP SAMPARK Procedure for Trademarks Expedition Process

Trademarks expedition process is very detailed procedure, which requires keen knowledge, procedure and team of professionals. Each Trademarks expedite application has its tailored requirements. We at Startup Sampark have a full-fledged, dedicated team of professionals. You are required to fill the form and our expert will reach out to you, to know the exact requirement and gather information. Then our experts at STARTUP SAMPARK will be at your disposal for assisting you with guidance concerning Trademarks Registration or Trademarks Expedite Process and its compliance. Our professionals will assist you in planning seamlessly at the least cost, confirming the successful conclusion of the process. We shall guide you with Do’s and Don’t’s as well. We will begin working on your request once all the information is provided, and the payment is received.

 

Why STARTUP SAMPARK?

Startup Sampark is one of the platforms which coordinates to fulfil all your Secretarial, Legal, Licensing and Taxation requirements and connect you to consistent professionals. Our team consist of Chartered Accountants, Company Secretaries, Cost Accountants, Advocates, Patent and Designs Agents, Trademarks & Copyright Attorneys.

We are a management consultancy and technology platform to simplify legal and business related matters. We are committed to help start-ups, small business owners and non-compliant businesses in solving their legal, secretarial and taxation compliance related to setting up and running the business smoothly and compliantly.

Our clients can also track the assignment progress at all times through a dedicated portal provided to you along with User Id and Password. You can comment and find the resolution and ask questions on the dedicated portal provided to you. If you have any questions about the Trademarks registration process, our experienced representatives are just a call away.

  • Step 1: Fill the query form.
  • Step 2: Our Expert will connect with you
  • Step 3: Make payment through hassle free payment portal
  • Step 4: Get confirmation on mail and receive User Login and password
  • Step 5: Submission of documents with us on our client portal
  • Step 6: Executive will process your application
  • Step 7: Track progress of your order all the time on our client portal
  • Step 8: Greetings, Order completed
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FAQs

What is a Trademark class?

There are 45 classes under NICE classification. Wherein Class 1 to 34 are for goods and class 35 to 45 are for services. The next task is to select the appropriate class(es) for your business objects. There could be multiple classes for your business objects as well, which we shall inform you and select the appropriate classes. Each class lists a host of goods/services and depending on those you are offering, you need to mention the class(es) on your trademark application. The trademark would be registered and protected under those classes only.

If your trademark is similar to an existing application, descriptive in nature, non-distinctiveness, would hurt religious sentiments, contains geographical names, or common words. It would also be rejected if it is likely to confuse.

As soon as you file the application and receive an acknowledgement, you can use the ™ symbol. Once the registration process is complete, you can use the ® symbol.

You can run a trademark search easily by reaching at Public Search portal of Trademark. However, if you are serious about getting your trademark registered, it is advised to get a professional to do thorough trademark research and perform detailed checks.

If your brand name has already been registered, but under a different class, you’re still in luck. Then the same can still be registered.

If your brand name has already been registered, under same class, but for separate goods/services. Then he same can still be registered. 

The objections might raise. However, if the goods/service are different or you have applied for artistic or unique mark or the other mark has no exclusive rights, then there are still bright chances of you getting your Trademark accepted.

We can let you know about the chances of getting it accepted. However, we are not allowed to give the guarantee to client under applicable laws on us.

It can take anywhere between 1 day to 3 months for your trademark to be approved under Trademarks expedition process.

Apart from our professional fee, Government and other fee is for:

INR 4500/- TM-A for Trademark application

INR 20000/- TM-M for Expedite application