Application to Register a Trade Mark for Goods or Services (Form TM-1) (India)
This document is a formal application form (TM-1) used to register a trade mark for specific goods or services in India under the Trade Marks Act, 1999. It provides the necessary structure for applicants to submit their details, trade mark representations, class of goods, and history of use.
FORM TM-1
THE TRADE MARKS ACT, 1999
Agent's code No:
Proprietor's code No:
Fee: Rs.2500/-
Application for registration of a trade mark for goods or services (other than a collective mark or a certification trade mark) in the register section 18(1), 25(2).
(To be filed in triplicate accompanied by five additional representations of the trade mark)
One representation to be fixed within this space and five others to be sent separately.
Representation of a larger size may be folded but must then be mounted upon linen or other suitable material and affixed hereto. (See rule 28).
Application is hereby made for registration in the register of the accompanying
trade mark in class ¹ ... in respect of ² ... in the name(s) of
³ ... whose address is ⁴ ... who claim (s) to be the proprietor(s) thereof [and by whom the said mark is proposed to be used ⁵ or (and by whom and his (their) predecessor(s) in title ⁶ the said mark has been continuously used since ...] in respect of the said goods or services.⁷
8 ... ⁹ ...
All communications relating to this application may be sent to the following address in India:-
Dated this ...day of ...20...
¹⁰...SIGNATURE
NAME OF SIGNATORY IN LETTERS.
To
The Registrar of Trade marks,
The office of the Trade Marks Registry at.(11)...
The Registrar's direction may be obtained if the class of the goods or services is not known.
Specify the goods or services for the class in respect of which application is made. A separate sheet detailing the goods or services may be used. The specification of goods or services should not ordinarily exceed five hundred characters. An excess space fee of Rs.10 per character is payable beyond this limit. See rule 25(16) The applicant shall state the exact number of excess characters where the specification of goods or services exceeds of five hundred characters at the space provided immediately before the signature.
Insert legibly the full name, description (occupation, calling and nationality of the applicant). In the case of a body corporate or firm the country of incorporation or the names and descriptions of the partners composing the firm and the nature of registration, if any, as the case may be, should be stated. (See rule 16).
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About this template
What is this template?
This is a statutory filing document used to initiate the trade mark registration process in India. It is not a contract or a certificate of registration, but rather the initial request for government approval. It contains specific fields for the classification of goods under the Nice Classification system.
When should you use it?
Use this form when you have a new brand name, logo, or slogan that you intend to use commercially in the Indian market. Use Form TM-48 instead if you are specifically appointing an attorney to act on your behalf before the Registry.
What's inside
| Clause | Name | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| Section 1 | Applicant Details | The applicant must provide their full name, address, and legal status to establish ownership of the proposed mark. |
| Representation of mark | Description of the Mark | The form requires a visual representation of the trade mark and a description of its distinctive features or colors. |
| Section 3 | Specification of Goods or Services | The applicant lists the specific goods or services and identifies the relevant class under the international classification system. |
| Section 4 | Statement of Use | The applicant declares whether the mark is already in use in India or is proposed to be used. |
Who it's for
- an individual or entity seeking trade mark protection for products in India
- a legal representative filing a trade mark application on behalf of a client
- a foreign company registering their brand identity with the Indian Trade Marks Registry
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