Our IP Services
Comprehensive Intellectual Property protection from registration to enforcement – handled by qualified advocates with expertise in all areas of IP law.
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)
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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.
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What Can Be Patented?
- New products or processes
- Improvements to existing inventions
- Chemical compositions
- Software with technical effect
- Biotechnology inventions
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
Copyright Registration
Copyright protects original literary, artistic, musical, dramatic and software works. While copyright arises automatically upon creation, registration provides a legal record of ownership and is essential for enforcing your rights in court. TradeGuard IP handles fast and efficient copyright registration across all categories of works.
Works We Register
- Literary works (books, articles, content)
- Artistic works (paintings, drawings, logos)
- Musical works and sound recordings
- Dramatic works and scripts
- Computer software and programs
- Cinematographic films
- Photographs and digital art
- Architectural works
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Why Register?
Registration creates a public record of your ownership, makes infringement suits easier to file, and enables you to claim statutory damages. Without registration, proving ownership in court is significantly harder.
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What Can Be Registered?
- Shape, configuration, pattern of a product
- Ornamentation or composition of lines/colours
- Product packaging design
- Industrial product aesthetics
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
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
- 1Exam Report Reply30 days from report date
- 2Hearing RequestFile Form TM-M within 30 days
- 3Opposition Window4 months from journal publication
- 4Counter-Statement2 months from opposition notice
- 5Evidence Filing2 months after counter-statement
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Enforcement Actions
- 1Cease & Desist LetterFormal legal notice to infringer
- 2Police ComplaintCriminal action under Trade Marks Act
- 3Civil SuitInjunction + damages in High Court
- 4Customs RecordalBlock counterfeit imports at border
- 5Domain DisputesUDRP/IN domain recovery
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
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?
Speak to our advocates today for a free initial consultation. No obligations.