Valamkottil Towers, Thrikkakara, Ernakulam
What We Offer

Our IP Services

Comprehensive Intellectual Property protection from registration to enforcement – handled by qualified advocates with expertise in all areas of IP law.

Service 01

Trademark Registration


A trademark is your most valuable business asset – it is the identity of your brand. TradeGuard IP provides end-to-end trademark registration services, from the initial clearance search through to the registration certificate, ensuring your brand name, logo or slogan is fully protected under Indian trademark law.

What We Handle
  • Comprehensive trademark search across all 45 classes
  • Drafting and filing Form TM-A on IP India portal
  • Multi-class trademark applications
  • Drafting replies to examination reports (objections)
  • Show cause hearing appearances before the Registrar
  • Trademark journal publication monitoring
  • Registration certificate procurement
  • Trademark renewal (every 10 years)
45+ Classes
10 Yrs Validity
TM-A Application
® Symbol Right
Key Information
Governing LawTrade Marks Act, 1999
Filing FormForm TM-A
Govt. Fee (Individual)₹4,500 per class
Govt. Fee (Company)₹9,000 per class
RegistryIP India (Mumbai HQ)
Validity10 years, renewable
Typical Timeline12 – 18 months
Symbol on Filing™ (immediately)
Symbol on Registration® (after certificate)
Did You Know?

You can use the ™ symbol immediately after filing your application. The ® symbol can only be used after the registration certificate is issued. Using ® before registration is a legal offence under the Trade Marks Act.

Key Information
Governing LawPatents Act, 1970
Filing FormForm 1 + Form 2
TypesOrdinary, Convention, PCT
Validity20 years from filing
RegistryPatent Office (4 branches)
Publication18 months from filing
ExaminationOn request (RFE)
Typical Timeline3 – 5 years
What Can Be Patented?
  • New products or processes
  • Improvements to existing inventions
  • Chemical compositions
  • Software with technical effect
  • Biotechnology inventions
Service 02

Patent Registration


A patent grants you exclusive rights to your invention for 20 years, preventing others from manufacturing, using, or selling your invention without permission. TradeGuard IP assists inventors and businesses with the complete patent filing and prosecution process in India.

What We Handle
  • Prior art search and patentability assessment
  • Drafting of complete and provisional patent specifications
  • Filing of patent applications (ordinary, convention, PCT national phase)
  • Request for Examination (RFE) filing
  • Response to First Examination Report (FER)
  • Hearing appearances before the Patent Office
  • Patent grant and certificate procurement
  • Annual renewal fee management
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Key Information
Governing LawDesigns Act, 2000
Filing FormForm 1
Initial Validity10 years
Extended Validity+5 years (total 15)
RegistryDesign Wing, Patent Office
Processing3 – 6 months
What Can Be Registered?
  • Shape, configuration, pattern of a product
  • Ornamentation or composition of lines/colours
  • Product packaging design
  • Industrial product aesthetics
Service 04

Design Registration


Design registration protects the unique visual appearance of your product – its shape, configuration, pattern or ornamentation. It prevents competitors from copying the look of your product even if the function is different. TradeGuard IP handles design registration under the Designs Act, 2000.

What We Handle
  • Design search and novelty assessment
  • Preparation of design representations and drawings
  • Filing of design application (Form 1)
  • Response to design office objections
  • Design registration certificate
  • Design renewal after 10 years
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Service 05

Trademark Opposition & Objection


Trademark objections and oppositions are critical stages that require immediate expert attention. Missing deadlines or filing a weak response can result in permanent loss of your trademark application. Our advocates are experienced in drafting strong replies and appearing at hearings.

Examination Objection
  • Analysis of examination report
  • Drafting legal reply with case law
  • Filing within 30-day deadline
  • Show cause hearing appearance
Third-Party Opposition
  • Counter-statement drafting (Form TM-O)
  • Evidence affidavit preparation
  • Opposition hearing representation
  • Filing opposition against others

Deadline Alert: Reply to examination report must be filed within 30 days. Counter-statement to opposition must be filed within 2 months. Missing these deadlines results in abandonment of your application.

Critical Deadlines
  • 1
    Exam Report Reply30 days from report date
  • 2
    Hearing RequestFile Form TM-M within 30 days
  • 3
    Opposition Window4 months from journal publication
  • 4
    Counter-Statement2 months from opposition notice
  • 5
    Evidence Filing2 months after counter-statement
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Enforcement Actions
  • 1
    Cease & Desist LetterFormal legal notice to infringer
  • 2
    Police ComplaintCriminal action under Trade Marks Act
  • 3
    Civil SuitInjunction + damages in High Court
  • 4
    Customs RecordalBlock counterfeit imports at border
  • 5
    Domain DisputesUDRP/IN domain recovery
Service 06

IP Enforcement & Protection


Registering your IP is only the first step. If someone infringes your trademark, copies your design or uses your copyrighted work without permission, TradeGuard IP is equipped to take swift and effective enforcement action to protect your rights.

What We Handle
  • Trademark infringement notices and litigation support
  • Cease and desist letters and negotiation
  • Civil suits for injunction and damages
  • Criminal complaints under Trade Marks Act and IPC
  • Anti-counterfeiting strategies and raids
  • Domain name dispute resolution (UDRP, INDRP)
  • Brand monitoring and watch services
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Why It Matters

Why Register Your Intellectual Property?


Legal Protection

Registration gives you exclusive legal rights and the ability to take action against anyone who infringes.

Business Value

Registered IP is a business asset that can be licensed, franchised, or sold for significant commercial gain.

Priority Rights

India follows first-to-file. Early registration secures your priority date against future similar applications.

Brand Credibility

The ® symbol signals to customers, investors and partners that your brand is professionally protected.

Ready to Protect Your Intellectual Property?

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