Application to Register a Trade Mark (Form TM-A) (India) by Trade Marks Registry
This document is a standard application form used to register a trademark under The Trade Marks Act, 1999. It facilitates the collection of essential details including the applicant's identity, the nature of the mark (e.g., word, device, sound, or color), and the specific classes of goods or services being protected. It also accommodates priority claims and provides sections for legal agents and verification.
FORM TM-A
The Trade Marks Act, 1999
Application for registration of a trademark
[The relevant information must be filled up in coloured box against the respective head]
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What is this template?
This is a statutory filing form used by the Indian Trade Marks Registry to initiate the registration process for various types of marks. It is not a trademark license or a coexistence agreement. It contains specific sections for transliterating non-English marks and categorizing applicants as startups or small enterprises for fee purposes.
When should you use it?
Use this form when applying for a new trademark registration in the Indian jurisdiction. Use Form TM-M instead if you need to submit draft regulations for a collective mark or make other miscellaneous requests.
What's inside
| Clause | Name | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nature of the Application | Requires the applicant to categorize the mark as a Standard, Collective, Certification, or Series trademark. |
| APPLICANT | Applicant Details | Collects the name, trading name, and principal place of business in India for individuals, startups, or small enterprises. |
| TRADEMARK | Trademark Description | Obliges the applicant to specify if the mark is a Word, Device, Colour, Three dimensional, or Sound mark. |
| STATEMENT AS TO USE OF MARK | Statement as to Use of Mark | Demands a selection between 'Proposed to be used' or a specific date of first use supported by an affidavit. |
| PRIORITY CLAIM, IF ANY | Priority Claim | Permits the applicant to claim priority based on an application filed in a Convention Country or organization. |
Who it's for
- an Indian startup seeking to register a standard word or device trademark
- a foreign body-corporate establishing an address for service in India for trademark protection
- a legal agent filing a certification mark application under the Trade Marks Act 1999
- an individual claiming priority for a trademark registered in a convention country
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