COMPREHENSIVE BRAND PROTECTION FOR BUSINESSES AND INDIVIDUALS
Your brand identity is your most valuable business asset. SAFE Legal Solutions provides end-to-end trademark services to protect your brand names, logos, slogans, and distinctive business identifiers across India and internationally.
WHAT IS A TRADEMARK?
A trademark is a distinctive sign, symbol, word, or combination that identifies and distinguishes your goods or services from competitors. Registration provides exclusive legal rights to use your mark and prevents unauthorized use by others.
TRADEMARK SERVICES OFFERED
DOMESTIC TRADEMARK REGISTRATION (INDIA)
- Comprehensive trademark search and availability analysis
- Strategic class selection under Nice Classification (45 classes)
- Application drafting and filing with Indian Trademark Registry
- Response to examination reports and objections
- Publication monitoring and opposition handling
- Registration certificate procurement
- Trademark renewal management (every 10 years)
INTERNATIONAL TRADEMARK REGISTRATION
- Madrid Protocol applications for multi-country protection
- Country-specific trademark filings in 100+ jurisdictions
- Priority claim management under Paris Convention
- Translation and legalization services for foreign applications
- International trademark portfolio coordination
TRADEMARK SEARCH AND CLEARANCE
- Comprehensive database search (registered and pending marks)
- Common law rights investigation
- Phonetic and visual similarity analysis
- Risk assessment and availability opinion
- Alternative brand suggestions if conflicts exist
TRADEMARK ENFORCEMENT AND PROTECTION
- Cease and desist notices to infringers
- Opposition proceedings against conflicting applications
- Cancellation and rectification petitions
- Trademark infringement litigation support
- Domain name dispute resolution
- Customs recordation for counterfeit prevention
TRADEMARK LICENSING AND ASSIGNMENTS
- Trademark licensing agreement drafting
- Franchise agreement trademark provisions
- Assignment deed preparation and recordation
- Quality control compliance monitoring
- Co-branding and collaboration agreements
TRADEMARK PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT
- Centralized trademark database and tracking
- Renewal deadline monitoring and management
- Use requirements compliance (every 5 years)
- Portfolio audit and optimization recommendations
- Annual trademark health reports
OUR TRADEMARK PROCESS
CONSULTATION AND SEARCH (Days 1-3)
➤ Initial consultation to understand brand and business goals
➤ Comprehensive trademark search across all relevant classes
➤ Detailed availability report with risk assessment
➤ Strategic recommendations on mark selection and classification
APPLICATION PREPARATION AND FILING (Days 4-7)
➤ Application drafting with precise goods/services description
➤ Supporting documentation preparation
➤ Filing with Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trademarks
➤ Filing confirmation and application number assignment
EXAMINATION AND RESPONSE (Months 2-6)
➤ Monitoring application status with Trademark Registry
➤ Responding to examination reports within statutory deadlines
➤ Legal arguments and evidence submission for objections
➤ Amendments and clarifications as required
PUBLICATION AND OPPOSITION (Months 7-10)
➤ Publication in Trademark Journal for public notice
➤ Four-month opposition period monitoring
➤ Opposition defence if challenges arise
➤ Evidence and counter-statement preparation
REGISTRATION (Months 11-18)
➤ Registration certificate issuance
➤ Trademark database recordation
➤ Client notification and certificate delivery
➤ Post-registration compliance guidance
SERVICE FEATURES
COMPREHENSIVE PROTECTION
➤ Multi-class filing strategies for complete coverage
➤ Defensive trademark registration recommendations
➤ Brand architecture and portfolio planning
➤ International expansion roadmap
➤ Defensive trademark registration recommendations
➤ Brand architecture and portfolio planning
➤ International expansion roadmap
TRANSPARENT PROCESS
➤ Real-time application tracking and status updates
➤ Regular communication at each stage
➤ Clear explanation of examination reports and objections
➤ Detailed billing with no hidden costs
➤ Regular communication at each stage
➤ Clear explanation of examination reports and objections
➤ Detailed billing with no hidden costs
EXPERT LEGAL TEAM
➤ Qualified trademark attorneys and IP specialists
➤ Decades of combined experience in trademark law
➤ Direct liaison with Trademark Registry officials
➤ High success rate in registration and enforcement
➤ Decades of combined experience in trademark law
➤ Direct liaison with Trademark Registry officials
➤ High success rate in registration and enforcement
TRADEMARK COSTS IN INDIA
➤ GOVERNMENT FEES (per class)
➤ Individual/Startup: ₹4,500 (online), ₹5,000 (physical)
➤ Small Enterprise: ₹9,000 (online), ₹10,000 (physical)
➤ Others: ₹9,000 (online), ₹10,000 (physical)
➤ Individual/Startup: ₹4,500 (online), ₹5,000 (physical)
➤ Small Enterprise: ₹9,000 (online), ₹10,000 (physical)
➤ Others: ₹9,000 (online), ₹10,000 (physical)
TECHNOLOGY-ENABLED SERVICE
➤ Online client portal for document access
➤ Automated renewal reminders and deadline tracking
➤ Digital trademark certificate delivery
➤ Cloud-based portfolio management dashboard
➤ Automated renewal reminders and deadline tracking
➤ Digital trademark certificate delivery
➤ Cloud-based portfolio management dashboard
COST-EFFECTIVE SOLUTIONS
➤ Competitive government fee structure
➤ Bundled pricing for multiple class applications
➤ Volume discounts for portfolio clients
➤ Flexible payment plans available
➤ Bundled pricing for multiple class applications
➤ Volume discounts for portfolio clients
➤ Flexible payment plans available
COMPLETE PACKAGE OPTIONS
➤ Single Class Registration: ₹18,000 (inclusive of government fees for startups)
➤ Multi-Class Registration: Custom pricing with volume discounts
➤ International Registration: Varies by country and number of classes
➤ Multi-Class Registration: Custom pricing with volume discounts
➤ International Registration: Varies by country and number of classes
SAFE PROFESSIONAL FEES (per class)
➤ Search and Consultation: ₹5,000
➤ Application Filing: ₹8,000
➤ Examination Response: ₹6,000 to ₹15,000 (depending on complexity)
➤ Opposition Defense: ₹25,000 to ₹75,000 (depending on complexity)
➤ Application Filing: ₹8,000
➤ Examination Response: ₹6,000 to ₹15,000 (depending on complexity)
➤ Opposition Defense: ₹25,000 to ₹75,000 (depending on complexity)
TIMELINE FOR TRADEMARK REGISTRATION
➤ Application Filing: 3-7 days from document submission
➤ Examination Report: 2-6 months from filing
➤ Publication in Journal: 1-2 months after examination clearance
➤ Opposition Period: 4 months from publication
➤ Registration Certificate: 1-3 months after opposition period (if no opposition)
➤ Examination Report: 2-6 months from filing
➤ Publication in Journal: 1-2 months after examination clearance
➤ Opposition Period: 4 months from publication
➤ Registration Certificate: 1-3 months after opposition period (if no opposition)
TOTAL DURATION: 12-18 months for straightforward applications; 18-36 months if objections or oppositions arise.
WHY CHOOSE SAFE FOR TRADEMARK SERVICES?
Specialized IP Expertise
Our team includes registered trademark agents and attorneys who specialize exclusively in intellectual property law, ensuring the highest level of professional service.
Proactive Protection Strategy
We do not just register trademarks; we develop comprehensive brand protection strategies that anticipate future business expansion and competitive threats.
High Success Rate
Our thorough search process and expert application drafting result in a registration success rate exceeding 90 percent, significantly higher than industry averages.
Enforcement Support
Unlike many trademark service providers, we provide robust post-registration enforcement support to protect your brand against infringers.
Business-Focused Approach
We understand that trademark protection is not just a legal exercise but a critical business strategy. Our advice considers commercial realities and budget constraints.
PERFECT FOR: Startups launching new brands, established businesses expanding product lines, e-commerce sellers protecting their brand identity, professionals and consultants building personal brands, franchisors requiring trademark licensing, manufacturers preventing counterfeiting, international businesses entering Indian market.