Trademark Registration

Trademark Registration in Hyderabad

Your brand name and logo are among your most valuable business assets. A registered trademark gives you the exclusive right to use your brand for your goods or services and the legal right to stop others from copying it. Naresh Pokala & Company helps startups, businesses and professionals in Hyderabad and across India protect their brands under the Trade Marks Act, 1999.

Our Trademark Services

• Trademark search to check whether your brand name or logo is available
• Selection of the correct trademark class for your goods or services
• Filing of the trademark application on the IP India portal
• Replies to examination reports and objections
• Support during opposition proceedings
• Trademark renewal, assignment and modification
• Copyright registration for logos, content and software

Who Should Register a Trademark?

• Startups and new businesses launching a brand
• Companies, LLPs, partnership firms and proprietors
• Restaurants, retail stores, e-commerce sellers and D2C brands
• Professionals and consultants building a personal brand

Documents Required

• Name, address and identity proof of the applicant
• Brand name and logo (if you want to protect the logo)
• Description of goods or services
• Date from which the brand has been in use, with a user affidavit if applicable
• MSME (Udyam) or Startup India certificate, if available
• Signed authorisation to file on your behalf

How the Process Works

1. Search: we check existing trademarks for similar or identical marks.
2. Filing: we prepare and file your application in the right class.
3. Examination: the Trademark Registry examines the application and may raise objections, which we reply to.
4. Publication: the mark is published in the Trade Marks Journal, where others can oppose it.
5. Registration: if there is no opposition, or it is resolved, the registration certificate is issued.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use the ™ symbol after filing?
Yes. You can use ™ once your application is filed. The ® symbol can be used only after registration.

How long is a trademark valid?
A registered trademark is valid for 10 years and can be renewed every 10 years.

How long does registration take?
It depends on objections and opposition. Simple cases move faster, while contested cases can take longer. We track your application at every stage.

Protect Your Brand Today

Talk to Naresh Pokala & Company, Chartered Accountants, LB Nagar, Hyderabad. WhatsApp us on 73068 10570 for a quick trademark search and filing support.