Trademark & IP — Registration & Protection

Indian trademark registrations do not last forever — they run for ten years from the application date under Section 25 of the Trade Marks Act 1999 and must be renewed on time. Miss the deadline and a six-month grace window, then a discretionary one-year restoration window, are all that stand between the brand owner and losing the mark to a fresh applicant.

Trademark registration in India follows a four-step statutory process under the Trade Marks Act, 1999. Service businesses use International Classification Class 35. A CA's IP audit protects your intangible assets and ensures tax compliance.

Copyright registration under Section 44 of the Copyright Act 1957 provides statutory evidence of ownership and is essential for software companies enforcing IP rights. We explain what qualifies for registration, the procedure, and why it matters for your business.

A trademark objection under Rule 45 of the Trade Marks Rules 2017 is not a death sentence for your application. The Trademark Registry issues objections on specific grounds--many of which are defensible with solid evidence and case law. Learn how to draft a response that actually persuades the examiner.

In M&A transactions, intellectual property due diligence is non-negotiable. Here's how to value trademarks, spot encumbrances, and comply with Schedule III disclosure rules under the Companies Act 2013.

The Madrid Protocol lets Indian businesses file trademarks in 140+ countries through a single WIPO application. This post explains the procedure, official fees, and how to align it with your domestic Class registration under the Trade Marks Act, 1999.