• Once a trademark application is filed, it is examined by the Trade Marks Office (TMO) and an Examination Report is issued. In case, any objections are raised in the said report, a reply to the examination report is to be filed. The Trade Mark Registry may either accept the trademark or in the alternative, may appoint a show-cause hearing for arguments or refuse the trademark. Once the trademark application is accepted, it proceeds towards advertisement in the Trade Mark Journal.
  • Trademark registration is extremely beneficial in protecting an entity’s brand identity and upon implementation of the Trade Marks Rules 2017, the filing and registration of trademarks in India is now fairly straightforward and time effective. The basic procedure involved is elucidated below.
  • The first requirement while filing a trademark application is to identify the proprietor of the trademark. According to Section 18(1) of the Trade Marks Act,1999; Any person claiming to be the proprietor of a trademark and is desirous to register it, can apply in writing in the prescribed manner to the Registrar for the same.
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Mason & Associates

Mason & Associates was established in the year 2006 by Neel Mason - a former partner at a leading law firm - with an intent to focus on Intellectual Property Law. Since its inception, the firm has built a significant reputation amongst both clients and peers and is today rated amongst the leading law firms in Intellectual Property Law, in India.

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Our team of dedicated professionals have been consistently pushing boundaries to serve our clients interests. Our philosophy has always been to understand a clients needs and goals. The Indian IP and IT landscape is constantly evolving and our team is well equipped to adapt to the new challenges that an exciting scenario presents.

Neel Mason

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Ranked as ‘Recognized Firms’ for the years 2022 and 2021 by Asialaw Profiles
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Internet Laws

Mason & Associates keeps abreast with the latest developments in the area of internet laws and Information Technology Act

Media & Entertainment Law

Mason & Associates has established itself as an expert at handling litigations, negotiations, queries and concerns pertaining to the

Copyright

Mason & Associates has made its mark in the industry for its expertise in the copyright law space and

Intellectual Property Litigation

Mason & Associates is a litigation heavy firm and has been involved in numerous high-profile Intellectual Property litigations in

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