Company Secretary
A registered trademark in India is valid for 10 years and renewable forever — if renewed on time. In this expert guide, Company Secretary Prashant Kumar explains how to renew your trademark, what happens if you miss renewal, and how to restore an expired mark under the Trade Marks Act, 1999.
Trademark protection in India depends on choosing the right class under the Nice Classification system. In this detailed guide, Prashant Kumar explains how to identify the correct trademark class for your business — with startup-friendly examples, common mistakes, and expert filing tips that help you protect your brand fully.
Before naming your startup or filing a trademark, make sure your brand is legally available. In this detailed guide, Company Secretary Prashant Kumar explains how to conduct a proper trademark search in India — step-by-step — to avoid conflicts, rejections, and costly rebranding.
Most startups skip trademark searches when naming their brand — a costly mistake that can lead to rejection, legal notices, or rebranding. In this expert guide, Company Secretary Prashant Kumar explains why checking existing trademarks under the Trade Marks Act, 1999 is essential to avoid disputes and protect your startup legally.
Most startups choose brand names that sound catchy but fail legally. Learn from trademark expert Prashant Kumar about the most common brand naming mistakes in India — and how to pick a name that’s creative, compliant, and registrable under the Trade Marks Act, 1999.
Expert legal guide to trademark registration in India — explained by Company Secretary Prashant Kumar, who has filed thousands of trademarks and handled objections and oppositions.
Learn the key difference between a trademark, copyright, and patent in India — what each protects, how they’re registered, and why early IP protection builds long-term business value.
A trademark isn’t just a legal formality — it’s your startup’s first real asset. Learn how to protect your brand name under the Trade Marks Act, 1999, save government fees with MSME registration, and file your application the right way.
