BRAND & IP PROTECTION

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Comprehensive Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) protection including Trademark search, filing, opposition management, Copyright registration, Patent drafting, and International IP strategy.

BRAND & IP PROTECTION

Comprehensive Trademark & IPR Advisory in India

In the digital economy, your brand name, logo, proprietary software code, domain identity, and unique product designs represent your company's most valuable intangible assets. Operating without registered IP leaves your business vulnerable to brand hijacking, unauthorized copying, and legal infringement disputes.

MARCS IPR & Brand Protection practice offers end-to-end IP defense for founders, digital brands, software developers, and creators across India and global jurisdictions.

We conduct thorough Trademark Public Searches (combining exact, phonetic, and Vienna code classifications) to verify brand availability before filing. Our IP attorneys draft class-specific trademark applications (Form TM-A), respond to Examination Reports (MIS-R / Objection replies under Sec 9 & 11), represent clients in show-cause hearings, and prosecute opposition notices.

We also secure Copyright registrations for software code and creative works, file Patent specifications (provisional and complete), register Industrial Designs, and manage international trademark portfolios via Madrid Protocol.

What's Included in Trademark & IPR

  • Comprehensive Trademark Public & Phonetic Search Report
  • Form TM-A Filing (Word Mark, Logo, Tagline, Packaging, Shape)
  • Trademark Examination Report Response (Sec 9 & Sec 11 Objections)
  • Representation in Trademark Registrar Show-Cause Hearings
  • Trademark Opposition Notice Drafting & Counter-Statement Filing
  • Trademark Renewal (Form TM-R) & Assignment (Form TM-P)
  • Copyright Registration for Software Code, Literary & Artistic Works
  • Provisional & Complete Patent Application Drafting
  • Industrial Design Registration under Designs Act 2000
  • International Trademark Filing via Madrid Protocol (WIPO)
  • IP Licensing, Franchise Agreements & Assignment Deeds
  • Brand Cease-and-Desist Notice Drafting & Infringement Defense
  • Pre-Investment Intellectual Property Due Diligence Audit
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CHECKLIST & REQUIREMENTS

Documents Required for Trademark & IPR

Keep these documents handy to ensure quick, error-free submission and instant processing.

Requirement #1

Logo Artwork / Brand Name text file

Requirement #2

Applicant Identification (PAN, Aadhaar for individual / CoI for entity)

Requirement #3

User Affidavit & Proof of First Date of Brand Usage (Invoices, Social Media, Website screenshots)

Requirement #4

MSME / Startup India Certificate (for 50% discount on government filing fee)

Requirement #5

Signed Power of Attorney (Form TM-48) authorizing IP attorney

STEP-BY-STEP WORKFLOW

How We Execute Trademark & IPR

1

Trademark Search

Comprehensive search across 45 TM classes for phonetic and visual conflicts.

2

TM-A Application

Filing application with TM registry and obtaining official TM application number.

3

Examination Reply

Drafting legal arguments against Section 9 & 11 objection reports.

4

Registration Certificate

Journal publication, handling 4-month opposition window, and Certificate issuance.

SPECIFIC PRACTICES

Our Specialized Trademark & IPR Offerings

Trademark Registration

Securing exclusive legal rights to your brand name, logo, slogan, or domain identity.

Full Execution Included

Objection & Hearing

Expert legal drafting and representation against MCA and Trademark office objections.

Full Execution Included

Copyright Protection

Protecting proprietary software source code, digital media, books, and artistic assets.

Full Execution Included

International TM (Madrid)

Expanding trademark protection to over 120 countries through a single international application.

Full Execution Included

IP Infringement Notice

Issuing legal cease-and-desist notices to unauthorized brand copiers and counterfeiters.

Full Execution Included
GOVERNANCE & RISK MATRIX

Statutory Compliance & Penalty Risk Mitigation

How MARCS insulates your business from MCA, Income Tax, and GST non-compliance penalties.

Regulatory RequirementStatutory DeadlineNon-Compliance Penalty RiskMARCS Assurance
Entity & Name ApprovalDay 1 to 3Rejection, loss of brand name100% pre-scrutiny by CS team
INC-20A CommencementWithin 180 Days₹50,000 fine + ₹1,000/day & strike-offTimely capital deposit & ROC filing
Annual ROC Filings (AOC-4 & MGT-7)Annual (Oct / Nov)₹100/day compounding fine per formGuaranteed zero-penalty submission
Tax Audits & Returns (ITR / GST)Monthly / AnnualSec 234E/F fees + Sec 148 noticesIn-house CA review & notice defense
SERVICE FAQS

Frequently Asked Questions: Trademark & IPR

You can use the ™ symbol immediately after filing your trademark application. The ® symbol can only be used once the Registrar officially grants the Registration Certificate.

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