Trademark registration is essential for several reasons:

1) Exclusive Rights
2) Brand Protection
3) Online Presence
4) National and International Recognition
5) Licensing Opportunities

Process:

1)Filing the Trademark Application

2)Application Allotment
3)Examination by the Trademark Office
4)Response to Examination Report (if any objections need to be changed in 30 days
again)
5)Publication in the Trademark Journal
6)Opposition Proceedings (if incase of opposition only)
7) Registration Certificate

Documents Required for Trademark Registration:

1) Applicant's Details(Name and address of the applicant (individual, partnership,

company Nationality and business type.)
2)Trademark Details(Clear representation of the trademark , Description of
goods/services.)
3)Power of Attorney(If filing through an agent or attorney )
4)Priority Documents(If claiming priority based on an earlier application filed in
another country.)
5)User Affidavit(In case the mark has been in use before the application.)
6)Fee Receipt(Proof of payment of the filing fees.)
7)Business Registration Certificate(In case of a company or partnership.)
8)Identity and Address Proof(Copy of PAN card or passport and utility bill of the
applicant.)