Trademark guides
Plain-language guides to opposing a trademark, reading the Trade Marks Journal, renewals and classes in India.
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Deceptively similar trademarks in India: the test
What deceptively similar means under Section 2(1)(h), the Supreme Court's test for comparing marks, real and made-up examples, and how to check your brand name.
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How to oppose a trademark in India (2026 guide)
Spotted a copycat brand in the Trade Marks Journal? Learn who can oppose, the 4-month TM-O deadline, the official fee, valid grounds and each step after filing.
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Trademark class list India: 45 classes and how to choose
All 45 trademark classes in plain English: goods in classes 1 to 34, services in 35 to 45, common picks for Indian businesses and the official fee per class.
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Trademark Journal India: what it is and how to read it
What the weekly Trade Marks Journal is, how to download it from IP India, what each entry shows, and why publication starts the 4-month opposition clock.
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Trademark objection vs opposition: the key differences
Objection comes from the Registry's examiner; opposition comes from a third party after journal publication. Compare who, when, deadlines, forms and next steps.
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Trademark opposed? What to do next (counter-statement)
Your trademark status says Opposed? You have 2 months to file a counter-statement on Form TM-O. Learn the steps, official fee, evidence deadlines and options.
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Trademark renewal in India: dates, fees and Form TM-R
Indian trademarks last 10 years from filing. See when to file Form TM-R, the official renewal fee, the late surcharge and restoration windows, step by step.
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Trademark watch in India: how to monitor your brand
How a trademark watch works in India: what it checks in the weekly journal, how to monitor for free, what services cost, and what to do when an alert arrives.