Examination Report  Time: 3 to 6 months After you have filed your Trademak Application, an Examiner in the IP India deparment will go through the application to the check for the following points.

Trademarks in India may be registered or unregistered under the Indian Trademarks Act, 1999 ('the Act').

Not all government issued intellectual property rights are equal some protect the copyrights/registration">creative works(Copyright) while other protect invention (Patent) and brand names (Trademarks) hence it is essential that you understand these complex intellectual properties extensively by a professional before obtaining it for yourself.

The Pillsbury Doughboy and Amul’s little Indian Girl are some famous examples that help people recognise the product and brand.

Word Marks Word Marks are the most common types of trademarks that are registered in India.

Moreover, it will significantly reduce the paperwork as it will eliminate the complicated calculations of various taxes; thereby, creating a truly unified market in India.

Over the years, India has seen a spurt in the number of startups that have come into existence showcasing their groundbreaking products and making our lives a lot simpler.

Do not use the word "British India" as it is not approved by MCA.

Indian Residents & Citizens who has a minimum paid up capital of Rs. 1,00,000 and has one person who is the sole owner/director and also the shareholder of the Company can register a One Person Company with the MCA(Ministry of Corporate Affairs).

(if any) The Forms required for Annual Filing with RoC(Registrar of Company)   Documents E-Forms Required to be Filed Due Date of Submission Balance Sheet Form 23AC to be filed by all companies 30 days from the date of AGM Profit & Loss Account Form 23ACA by all companies 30 days from the date of AGM Annual Return Form 20B to be filed only by companies having share capital. 60 days from the date of AGM Annual Return Form 21A by companies without share capital 60 days from the date of AGM Compliance Certificate Form 66 needed to be filed by the companies which has paid-up capital of Rs. 10lakh to Rs. 5 Crore 30 days from the date of AGM Annual Filing with RoC for a Private limited Company The Corporate doing business in India needs to file certain documents with the government authorities, these are according to the Companies Act, 2013.