1. Go to https://ipindiaonline.gov.in/trademarkefiling/user/frmNewRegistration.aspx and fill the new user registration form. If already registered, a user can use the exiting login credentials;
2. Before proceeding procure a Class- III or Class-II Digital Signature certificate;
3. Under ‘Type of Applicant’, there are three options namely ‘Proprietor,’ ‘Attorney’ and ‘Agent. Select the applicable one.
4. After that fill the Proprietor’s name and select ‘submit’ in order to search the records for any previous code.
5. If already registered, the code will appear along with name and address.
6. If not then add the details manually in the page in the proprietor registration form. Select the appropriate proprietorship firm from Single, proprietorship firm, Private limited company, start up etc. Fill basic proprietor details such as name, address, email ID and phone number. Select ‘submit.’
7. Note down the proprietor code that will be shown on your screen.
8. The credentials will be e-mailed to the e-mail id already submitted.
9. The credentials are to be used to login to move on to further steps and filing of the details.
10. Applications for International registration can be filed using the Link IAOI (International Applications Originating from India) and the Domestic Applications can be filed using the link New Applications.
11. For domestic registrations, click on New Applications tab after logging in and select File TM-A and put class into the textbox and submit.
12. After that a temporary application number is generated which is to be used till the payment is done.
13. Then on the left hand side of the screen, click drafted applications and then open the TM-A form available at http://www.ipindia.nic.in/writereaddata/Portal/Images/pdf/FORM-TM-A.pdf.
14. Fill all the fields along with digital signature.
15. Then proceed with the payment option.
16. After the payment will be done, an e-mail will be sent for the confirmation of submission of application.
17. Objections can be raised against opposition by clicking the TM-O button after logging in to your account. (TM-O form available at http://www.ipindia.nic.in/writereaddata/Portal/Images/pdf/FORM-TM-O.pdf.
18. Renewal of a TM Application can be filed within six months before the expiration of validity upto six months after the expiration of validity. To file a Renewal request one can go to “Form Filing Tab” and select TM-R form available at http://www.ipindia.nic.in/writereaddata/Portal/Images/pdf/FORM-TM-R.pdf. While drafting a TM-R form you will require entering the application number for which renewal request is being made
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