How to avoid trademark objections in India?

Trademark Objections Trademark objections are increasingly becoming common these days because of various reasons; one main important reason being lack of awareness among applicants and counsels who file applications.  Objections are raised by trademark examiners in the following circumstances: Trademarks that are not distinctive in character and not capable of distinguishing the goods or services of one person from those of another person, and consists of marks or indications which may serve in trade to designate the kind, quality, quantity, intended purpose, values, geographical origin or the time of production of the goods or rendering of the service or other characteristics of the goods or services and consist exclusively of marks or indications which have become customary in the current language or in the bona fide and established practices...

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Why you should hire a lawyer or attorney for trademark?

Filing a trademark has been increasingly becoming easier and the process is constantly evolving to get more transparent than it was.  Obtaining a trademark involves several steps which are crucial and some may seem mere documentation but they are not. Technically, a proprietor, a trademark agent or an constituted attorney can submit trademark applications.  Although submitting a trademark application may seem simple, the impact this has on rest of the whole registration process is significant and decides the end result. Process flow of trademark  published in Official Indian Trademark Registry Website [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="636"] Process Flow of Trademark In India (Source: IPIndia.nic.in)[/caption] Process Flow of Trademark Registration in India As you can see, the first step involves submitting the...

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