Trademark Law
Trademark
How to Reply to a Trademark Objection in India
A step-by-step guide to drafting an examination reply under Rule 38 of the Trade Marks Rules, 2017, with common objection grounds and how to address them.
Advocates & IP Attorneys
Intellectual Property Law Practice Across India
IPCogito Legal is a specialised intellectual property and litigation practice with offices in Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Delhi, and Jodhpur. Bar Council enrolled. Registry-level experience across all five Trade Marks Registries.
Offices across India
Ahmedabad · Mumbai · Delhi · Jodhpur
Ahmedabad · Mumbai · Delhi · Jodhpur
Trade Marks Registries
Practice extends pan-India
Practice extends pan-India
IP & Commercial Practice Areas
From filing to litigation
From filing to litigation
Practice Areas
Intellectual Property & Legal Services
Our practice spans the full spectrum of intellectual property law and commercial legal services, with particular depth in trademark prosecution and IP litigation.
Trademark Registration
Filing, prosecution, examination responses, opposition, and rectification before the Trade Marks Registry under the Trade Marks Act, 1999.
Learn moreCopyright Registration
Registration and enforcement of copyright in literary, artistic, musical, and digital works under the Copyright Act, 1957.
Learn morePatent Filing
Patent applications, prior art searches, provisional and complete specifications, and prosecution before the Indian Patent Office under the Patents Act, 1970.
Learn moreIndustrial Design
Registration of product designs under the Designs Act, 2000, protecting the aesthetic and visual features that differentiate your product in the market.
Learn moreGeographical Indications
GI registration and enforcement for products with specific geographical origins under the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999.
Learn moreIP Litigation
Full-spectrum IP litigation — trademark oppositions, rectification, infringement suits, passing-off actions, and enforcement proceedings before District Courts, High Courts, and the Supreme Court of India.
Learn moreInsolvency & RERA
Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process under IBC, 2016 — Section 7 & 9 applications, CIRP representation before NCLT. Real estate disputes and compliance under RERA.
Learn moreCorporate, Commercial & Agreements
Commercial agreements, licensing, technology transfer, employment contracts, NDAs, partnership deeds, and general corporate legal advisory.
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Why IPCogito Legal
A Practice Built on Precision
Registry-Level Expertise
Our practice is rooted in direct engagement with the Trade Marks Registry across all five offices. We handle examination responses, hearings, oppositions, and rectification proceedings at the Registry level.
Integrated Prosecution & Litigation
IPCogito Legal handles the complete lifecycle of an IP matter — from initial filing and prosecution through to opposition, rectification, and High Court litigation. Clients benefit from continuity of legal strategy across all stages.
Multi-City Presence, Unified Practice
With offices in Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Delhi, and Jodhpur, we provide localised legal support across major commercial jurisdictions in India while maintaining a uniform standard of practice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common Questions on IP Law in India
Under the Trade Marks Act, 1999, the entire process from filing to registration typically takes 18–36 months, depending on examination objections, third-party oppositions, and Registry workload. An e-filed application receives an examination report usually within 12 months of filing.
The government filing fee is ₹4,500 per class for individuals, start-ups, and small enterprises, and ₹9,000 per class for companies. These are the official Trade Marks Registry fees; professional charges are separate and depend on the complexity of the matter.
A trademark protects brand identifiers — names, logos, slogans — used in commerce under the Trade Marks Act, 1999. Copyright protects original creative works and arises automatically upon creation under the Copyright Act, 1957. Both serve distinct purposes and a single work may attract both protections.
Yes. Foreign entities can file directly, through the Paris Convention claiming priority from a foreign application, or via the Madrid Protocol for international registration. A registered trademark agent in India must represent the applicant in all Registry proceedings.
A rectification petition is filed under Section 57 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999 to seek cancellation or variation of an existing registration. Common grounds include non-use for five years, registration obtained by fraud or misrepresentation, and conflict with a prior mark. The petition may be filed before the Registrar or the Intellectual Property Division of the High Court.
Yes. Our practice includes Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) matters under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, including Section 7 applications by financial creditors, Section 9 applications by operational creditors, and representation before the NCLT.
Knowledge Centre
Articles on IP Law in India
Practical legal information on trademark, copyright, patent, and insolvency law for Indian businesses and IP stakeholders.
Opposition
Trademark Litigation
Trademark Opposition Proceedings: What to Expect
A guide to the opposition process under Sections 21–23 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999, covering Notice of Opposition, Counter-Statement, and evidence stages.
Insolvency
Insolvency · IBC
Section 7 vs Section 9: IBC Applications Explained
A comparison of CIRP initiation routes under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, explaining the threshold, procedure, and evidentiary requirements for financial and operational creditors.