Trademark, Copyright, Patent & Design Protection
Protect your brand, invention and creative work. Expert IP filing and enforcement services under Trade Marks Act 1999, Patents Act 1970 and Copyright Act 1957.
- ✓Class identification
- ✓Availability search
- ✓TM-A application before IP India
- ✓Examination reply
- ✓Hearing representation
- ✓Registration certificate
- ✓Comprehensive prior art search across Trade Marks Registry database before filing
- ✓Absolute/relative grounds
- ✓Similarity analysis
- ✓Literary
- ✓Artistic
- ✓Musical
- ✓Cinematograph
- ✓Software
- ✓Prior art search
- ✓Specification drafting
- ✓PCT applications for global protection
- ✓Registration of industrial design (shape, configuration, pattern) under the Designs Act 2000 for protection against copying
- ✓GI tag application under the Geographical Indications of Goods Act 1999 for products associated with specific geographical origin
- ✓Drafting of IP licensing agreements
- ✓Assignment deeds
- ✓Franchise agreements
- ✓Technology transfer agreements
- ✓Opposition to conflicting trademark applications
- ✓Infringement notices
- ✓IPAB/High Court IP litigation
- ✓Domain dispute resolution (UDRP/INDRP)
Trademark Questions
How long does trademark registration take in India?+
A trademark application in India typically takes 18–36 months from filing to registration, subject to no opposition. After filing TM-A, the Registry issues an Examination Report within 1–3 months. If accepted, the mark is published in the Trade Marks Journal for 4 months (opposition period). If no opposition is filed, the registration certificate is issued. Lawssolute manages the entire process.
What is the difference between ™ and ® symbols?+
™ (TM) can be used immediately upon filing a trademark application — it indicates you claim trademark rights but the mark is not yet registered. ® (Registered) can only be used after the Trade Marks Registry formally grants registration. Using ® before registration is a criminal offence under Section 107 of the Trade Marks Act 1999.
How many classes should I register my trademark in?+
Trademark classes follow the Nice Classification system (45 classes — 34 goods, 11 services). You must register in each class relevant to your business. For example, a CA/legal firm would typically file in Class 45 (legal services). A software company may file in Class 42 (software) and Class 35 (business services). Each class requires a separate application fee. Lawssolute conducts a class analysis for your specific business.