Trademark classification
As per International Conventions and according to Fourth Schedule of Trade Marks Act, 1999, all products that we consume directly or used in manufacturing are classified into different classes based on common features. Please click here to view the classification list of goods:
Trademark registration in India
In India, The Trade Marks Act, 1999 (formerly, The Trade and Merchandise Act, 1958) governs the registration and related matters. The Head Office of Trade Marks Registry, under Ministry of Commerce, Government of India, is at Mumbai. There are 4 regional offices of the Registry respectively at Kolkatta, Delhi, Ahmedabad and Chennai. Application for Trade Mark Registration is submitted at Regional offices. Currently it takes 1 and half to 2 years for registration of a Trade Mark after filing of application. The registration is valid for 10 years from the date of acknowledgement of Application and can be further renewed for every 10 years.