A trademark search is the process of checking whether a proposed brand name, logo, or slogan is already registered. It helps in determine the availability of the mark before filing an application.

Conducting a trademark search helps in avoiding legal conflicts, reducing the risk of application rejection and saves time as well as costs associated with rebranding.

A Trademark search is not legally mandatory. However, it is highly recommended to minimize objections or opposition during the registration process.

A trademark search is conducted through the IP India official website via Online Public Search Portal. The search process includes selection of class, searching by word mark and reviewing with similar or identical marks.

Yes, a basic trademark search can be done online. However, professional searches conducted by IP attorneys are strongly advised as it provides deeper analysis, including risk assessment and likelihood of objections.

An initial online search can take a few minutes. However, a detailed professional search and legal opinion may take 1–3 working days.

A trademark objection is generally raised by the Examiner during the examination process. It occurs when the trademark requires clarification or justification, and such objections are outlined in the Examination Report issued to the Applicant.

Trademark objections in India are raised under the Trade Marks Act, 1999, primarily under Section 9 (Absolute Grounds), which relates to lack of distinctiveness or descriptive marks, and Section 11 (Relative Grounds), which deals with similarity to existing trademarks.

The time limit to file a response to the Examination Report/Provisional Refusal in India is 30 days from the date of receipt of the examination report.

When the Applicant fails to file a reply/response to the examination report/provisional refusal within the prescribed time, the trademark application may result into the abandonment.

Registering your brand name in India doesn’t have to be complicated—when done right. The process includes a trademark search, application filing with the Trademark Registry India, examination, and publication in the Journal. If no objections arise, your brand gets officially registered.

At Filfox IP, we ensure hassle-free trademark filing, accurate documentation, and dedicated support—so your brand gets protected without stress.

A trademark is valid for 10 years, after which it must be renewed to maintain protection. Renewal can be filed within one year before the expiry date or within six months after expiry, however, payment of late fees will be applicable here.

If the trademark is not renewed, you can apply for renewal within 6 months and restoration within 1 year by paying additional fees.

No, an international trademark application cannot be filed without a basic application or registration in the applicant’s home country. In order to apply under the Madrid System, the Applicant must first file or obtain registration of a trademark in their home jurisdiction, which will serve as the basis for the international application.

The international trademark application can be filed either by way of Direct/Conventional Filing or Madrid System. Under Direct Filing the applicant can file separate trademark applications in each country with the assistance of local attorney of respective country. On the contrary, the Applicant can file single application and select a number of countries at once for trademark protection.

An international patent application allows inventors to seek protection for their invention in multiple jurisdictions by filing a single application, rather than applying separate national or regional patent applications.

The Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) is globally recognised and managed by WIPO that provides protection in more than 150 countries. This treaty has simplified the process of filing an international patent in a large number of countries by filing a single application.

An applicant must file the PCT application within 12 months from the date of filing the first national or regional patent application (priority date). Thereafter, the PCT system provides up to 30 or 31 months from the priority date to decide in which countries to pursue patent protection.

Any Individual, Startup, SMES, Global Innovators or Company that is a resident or citizen of India can file an international application through the Indian Patent Office.

Yes, the key requirement for filing an international application is that the Applicant must first file a patent application in India or obtain a foreign filing license from the Indian Patent Office before filing abroad.

In order to register a patent in India, you will need to file a patent application with the Indian Patent Office, followed by publication, examination, and grant. The process includes drafting the specification, filing the application, and responding to objections if any.