Frequently Asked Questions

1. What are Trademark Services?

   The services provided by attorneys or law firms (consisting of attorneys) in respect of trademarks is called trademark services. These services could range from conducting clearance searches, filing and prosecution of a trademark applications, handling opposition/rectification/infringement actions, handling post renewal activities in respect of registered trademarks, etc. Trademark services would also cover providing advisory and handling domain name disputes, filing takedown notices with social media networking platforms, publication of cautionary notices, etc.

2. Why choose Ahlawat & Associates for your Trademark services?

   Ahlawat & Associates is ranked amongst the top full-service law firms in India and is recognized for its experienced and robust IP practice. Founded in 1978, A&A has been bestowed with numerous prestigious awards, has been listed in reputed rankings and has been recognized by numerous websites for its exceptional and niche intellectual property practice. A&A’s focus on IP spans the entire range of intellectual property rights and categories including – trademarks & brands, patents & inventions, technologies and techniques, copyrights & creativity, industrial & aesthetic designs, entertainment, media, broadcasting, digital, streaming and related rights, information technology (IT), internet and cyber law, product development & technical know-how, IP asset management, IP policy and regulation, product liability & consumer protection, telecom & communication, and trade secrets.

   In addition to a spacious and elegant physical office space in the heart of New Delhi, we also possess sophisticated technical infrastructure which keeps evolving as per the Clients’ needs and the changing legal landscape. A&A’s platform for docketing and tracking its entirely digitized files enables its Attorneys to be readily available from any location.

3. What are the Trademark services offered by A&A?

   We provide services relating to conducting pre-filing trademark searches, preparing due-diligence reports, legal opinion and analysis, handling filing, prosecution, enforcement, registration & renewals of trademarks, pursuing rectification, cancellation and opposition proceedings. Further, the Trademark Attorneys at A&A also provides its expertise on domain name dispute resolution, protection and enforcement, advisory and legal opinion on various commercial transactions, drafting and negotiating various contracts, such as IP assignment agreements and license agreements.

4. What does a Trademark protect?

   A trademark is a sign capable of distinguishing the goods or services of one enterprise from those of other enterprises. A Trademark protect logos, names and brands. Trademark registration confers an exclusive right to the use of the registered trademark and to restrict others from using an identical mark (or any mark similar thereto).

5. What is the term of trademark registration in India?

   In India, the term of trademark registration for a trademark is 10 years from the date of application. A trademark can be renewed in India from time to time for an unlimited period on timely payment of the renewal fees, failing which the mark becomes liable to be removed from the Register of trademarks. Each renewal term is for a period of 10 years.

6. How to check trademark status?

   One can check the trademark status by following the below mentioned steps:

   • Log on to the IP India Registry website of the Indian Govt.
   • On the left side of the page, the first option that reads ‘Trademark Application/Registered Mark’ is to be selected. Once it is selected, two options appear. One needs to then click on National/IRDI Number and then the application number has to be entered.
   • Additionally, the captcha code also needs to be entered correctly. Once the details are entered, click on ‘View’. Once the ‘View’ button is clicked, the website will display the status of your application.