Pre-Application Advisory Support for Trademark in India

• Preliminary Consultation with TM Expert on Client’s preferred mark
• Choosing the right Brand Name & Logo
• Wordmark Search & Logo Legal Search
• Avoiding “Deceptive Similarity” by identifying existing Brands in TM Database
• Identifying Threat Levels for Foreseeable Objections, Oppositions

Application Support for Trademark in India

• TM Authorisation Affidavit
• Prior Use Affidavit (in only prior use cases)
• Application Preparation & Filing (along with evidence)

Post Application Services in India

• Reply to Examination Report (Objection)
• Consultation with TM Attorney for Reply Annexures (evidence)
• Legal Appearance by TM Attorney for Objection Hearings (Virtual)
• Counter Statement to Oppositions (if opposed by 3rd party TM Owners)
• Filing Evidence favouring TM Application
• Legal Appearance by TM Attorney for Opposition Hearings (Virtual)

Other TM Prosecution/Defence Related Services in India

• Drafting Infringement Notices/ Cease & Desist Notices
• Responding to Cease & Desist Notices
• Legal Appearances in Hon’ble High Court & Hon’ble Supreme Court
• TM Renewal Process

International TM Filings (Madrid Protocol Countries)

• TM Filing /Application & TM Search
• Liaison with Foreign Registered TM Attorneys in Objection / Opposition Cases
• Liaison with Foreign Registered TM Attorneys in TM Office Responses

*For Service Fees, Counsel Fees and Govt. Fees in India or Filing Fee, Foreign Attorney Fee, TM Office Application or Filing Fee etc. for respective international jurisdictions, client can contact the Law Chambers directly and seek information applicable at the time.