Failure to register the word PINTEREST at the USPTO until 2011 despite launching its business in 2010, lack of supporting documents provided for the application to mature to registration, documents furnished in furtherance of the claim for prior (non-registered) trademark rights in the UK proven unpersuasive, delay in filing crucial evidence towards the end, are some of the reasons Pinterest lost the trademark battle against Premium Interest Ltd.

Two types of applications can be filed: IAOI- International applications originating from India Domestic Application After filling the online application and uploading all the relevant documents, a temporary Application number is generated, once you make the online payment using the IPO Payment Gateway hosted by IPOs designated bank.

Upon such authorisation, all the communication from the Registry is directed towards the Agent/Attorney which include: Service of documents relating to the proceedings Appearance before the Registry in relation to any matter connected with the registration process

Resubmissions:  In the amendment, the provision for resubmission of documents for the incorporation of the company under INC-29 method, has been lifted to three times from two notified earlier.

Companies against which prosecution for a serious offence is pending in court Companies which have accepted public deposits that are either outstanding or the company is in default as the payment is due for the same Companies having secured loans or management disputes Companies in which court or Company Law Board stays filing of documents (CLB) or Central Governmen or any other competent authority Companies have dues towards Income Tax/Sales Tax/Central Excise/Banks or Financial institutions or any other Central or State Government Departments or authorities or any local bodies.

However, it is important to note that a person acting in his professional capacity on behalf of the promoter, for example, a lawyer drafting the agreements and other documents and is paid by the promoter, cannot be termed as a promoter.

Therefore, in case any LLP proposes to exclude provisions/requirements of Schedule I to the Act, it would have to enter into an LLP Agreement, specifically excluding applicability of any or all paragraphs of Schedule I What all documents an LLP is required to file annually?

Examples: EXXON for petroleum products, KODAK for cameras, XEROX for document solutions and products as well as services From the legal and marketability perspective, fanciful or coined marks are often accorded the best degree of protection from unauthorized use.

A mark shall be deemed to be in use in commerce— (1) On goods when- it is allocated in any manner on the goods or their containers or the displays affiliated therewith or on the tags or labels affixed thereto, or if the nature of the goods makes such placement impracticable, then on documents associated with the goods or their sale, and the goods are sold or transported in commerce, and (2) On services when - it is used or displayed in the sale or advertising of services and the services are rendered in commerce, or the services are rendered in more than one State or in India and a foreign country and the person rendering the services is indulged in commerce in connection with the services.

This way you will receive all the relevant notices or documents concerning your trademark registration.