Company Secretary
A comprehensive, practitioner-focused guide to the different types of patents recognised in India, including product patents, process patents, software and AI inventions, biotech innovations, chemical technologies, and mechanical or electronic systems. Written for innovators, founders, and R&D teams planning India or PCT filings.
Trademark objections and oppositions are common in India, but most founders don’t know how to handle them strategically. In this expert guide, Prashant Kumar explains how objections, hearings, evidence, and opposition proceedings work — and how founders can protect their brand through strong responses and smart preparation.
Trademark licensing can expand your brand — but without control, it can also destroy it. Learn how to license your trademark in India correctly, protect ownership, enforce quality, and comply with the Trade Marks Act, 1999.
A trademark can be owned by an individual, startup, or company — but the right choice affects control, revenue, and investor confidence. In this expert guide, Prashant Kumar, Company Secretary, explains how to decide trademark ownership in India, covering founder filings, licensing, royalties, and strategic IP structure.
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.
A trademark is your startup’s legal identity. Learn what can be trademarked in India — names, logos, slogans, shapes, sounds, and colours — and how to protect your brand under the Trade Marks Act, 1999. Includes step-by-step filing guidance, fee-saving MSME tips, and practical examples for founders.
