Company Secretary
Indian trademarks often hit a “likelihood of confusion” objection at the USPTO because the U.S. system evaluates brands through consumer perception, class relatedness, and phonetic similarity. This article explains why Indian filings fail, how class mapping goes wrong, and the strategy Indian businesses need for U.S. trademark success.
Most businesses design their logo first and check trademark availability later — a costly mistake. This article explains why trademark searches must come before branding, how they prevent legal conflicts, and why they’re essential for long-term brand protection in India.
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.
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.
