• TM Symbol (™)
  The TM symbol signifies that a brand is claimed by its owner, even though the trademark is not yet registered. It provides a degree of protection, helping establish ownership rights in cases of brand disputes or infringement.
• R Symbol (®)
  The ® symbol indicates that a trademark is officially registered with the relevant authority. It provides full legal protection against unauthorized use, giving the owner the exclusive right to use the brand in connection with specific goods or services.
• SM Symbol (℠)
  The SM symbol is used for service marks to represent services, even if they are not yet registered. Like the TM symbol, it helps claim ownership of a brand related to services, offering a basic level of protection.

• Product Mark: It is used specifically for products and goods. It helps to identify the origin of the product and distinguishes it from competitors. It applies to physical items sold by a brand.
  Example: The Nike swoosh for sports shoes.
• Service Mark: It is used to identify services rather than products. It distinguishes the service provider in areas such as hospitality, technology, or consulting.
  Example: Airtel for telecom services.
• Certification Mark: It is used to certify that a product meets a specific standard or quality. It guarantees that the goods or services have passed certain evaluations for material, quality, or method of manufacturing.
  Example: The ISI mark used for certifying product standards in India.
• Collective Mark: It is used by a group or association to indicate membership and distinguish the goods or services provided by its members. It shows that the entity complies with defined standards.
  Example: The mark used by Chartered Accountants to signify membership in their professional association.
• Sound Mark: It is a distinct sound that is closely tied to a brand. If a brand is recognized by a unique sound, it can register that sound as a trademark.
  Example: The Intel jingle.
• Shape Mark: It protects the unique, distinctive shape of a product that serves as an identifier of the brand. This type of trademark helps customers recognize the product based on its shape alone.
  Example: The Coca-Cola bottle shape.
• Pattern Mark: It protects unique patterns that are associated with a brand. It helps distinguish a brand’s product when a specific design or pattern is prominently used.
  Example: The pattern design on Louis Vuitton handbags.
• Word Mark: It protects the text or word itself that is used by the brand. This can include company names, product names, or taglines.
  Example: The wordmark for Google.
• Symbol Mark: It protects logos or symbols that represent a brand. This is one of the forms of trademark protection that ensures businesses can safeguard the distinct visual representation of their brand

1. Signed Form 48
2. Identification Proof of the signatory
3. Address proof of the signatory
4. Business Proof (Depends on type of business)
5. Udyog Aadhar MSME registration Certificate (Optional)

Step 1: Trademark Search
Before you apply for a trademark, you need to check if it’s already taken. It ensures your trademark is unique and reduces the risk of application rejections.
Step 2: Filing a Trademark Application
~Once you confirm your trademark is available, you can file your application.
~The Trademark Registrar uses the Vienna Classification System to categorize the figurative elements of your trademark during examination.
Step 3: Examination of the Application
~After submission, the Trademark Registrar examines your application.
~If Trademark objection are raised, respond promptly with explanations or modifications to avoid delays.
Step 4: Publication in Trademark Journal
~If your application clears the examination stage, it will be published in the Trademark Journal. It allows the public to review and challenge the trademark if needed, ensuring fair competition.
~If no one opposes the trademark, the registration moves to the next stage.
~If opposition arises, the process moves to the opposition and hearing stage.
Step 5: Trademark Registration Certificate
If there is no opposition or the opposition is resolved in your favor, you will receive your trademark registration.