Trademark Registration

Trademark Application Filed: Get TM Number

Once you get your Trademark application filed, you will be provided with a TM number from the registrar. The TM number is important for two reasons. One is that it helps you track your application and two, it allows you to use the ™ symbol near your Trademark Registration in Bangalore.

Time to Complete: Two working days

Affixing the Vienna Codification

This is an important step in the Trademark process. The Vienna Classification or Vienna Codification is an international classification of the elements of marks. Once you have filed an application for a trademark, the Trademark Registrar will affix a Vienna Classification on your trademark. At this stage, the application reads,, ‘Sent for Vienna Codification”.

Trademark Examination

After your trademark is sent for Vienna Classification, the Trademark Officer will examine your trademark using certain procedures and guidelines. The officer has the right to accept the applications or out forth obligations.

Time to Complete: Two working days

Hearing Before Trademark Officer/Registrar

If the officer rejects your application for a trademark, you can apply for a hearing before him. If the officer is satisfied with the points put forward by you, he will pass on your application to the next stage. If he is not satisfied, he will reject your application. In case you are not satisfied with the reason of trademark rejection, you can approach the Intellectual Property Appellate Board. For a hearing http://www.trademarkregistrationinbangalore.in.