- What is a Trademark?
- Concept of “Mark” and “Trademark”
- Meaning of Trademark.
- Global concepts related to Trademark – United States, European Union, United Kingdom.
- Examples of famous Trademarks
- Benefits of having a Trademark for business
- What is a Trademark?
- Concept of “Mark” and “Trademark”
- Meaning of Trademark.
- Global concepts related to Trademark – United States, European Union, United Kingdom.
- Examples of famous Trademarks
- Benefits of having a Trademark for business
- Application for Registration of a Trademark.
- Pre Filings Requisites every business should be aware before filing a trademark
- What to consider before filing a Trademark?
- Due diligence recommended before filings.
- National Filing or International Filings – Which is recommended and when?
- Process of Trademark Filings as per Indian Law.
- International Filings of Trademarks as per Madrid Protocol.
- Calculation of fees under Indian and International Law.
- Demo video tutorial on how to file a trademark.
- Sample exercises on preparing a Trademark Application.
- Drafting of an Affidavit of Use.
Post Application Steps and Process to be followed.
Stages of Trademark Registration –
-What is Examination Report?
-Replying to Examination Report – Points to keep in mind
-Sample Assignments – Drafting of Replies to Sample Examination Reports Opposition
- What is a Trademark Opposition Notice and when is it filed?
- Contents of a notice of opposition.
- Drafting of a Notice of Opposition
- Sample Assignments (Drafting of a Notice of Opposition based on case studies)
- Key points to note before filings a notice of opposition
- Counter Statement
- What is counter statement and when is it required?
- Contents of a counter statement.
- Drafting of a counter statement – Key points to keep in mind while drafting.
- Sample Drafting Exercises (Drafting of a Counter Statement based on case studies)
- Evidence in support of opposition – How to file.
- What constitutes evidence in support of opposition?
- Examples of evidences that can be used in support of opposition.
- Drafting a strong evidence – Key Points to Consider
- Sample drafting exercises on drafting evidence in support of opposition
- Evidence in support of Application – How to file.
- What constitutes evidence in support of Application?
- Examples of evidences that can be used in support of application
- Drafting a strong evidence – Key Points to Consider
- Sample Drafting Exercises (Drafting of a Counter Statement based on case studies)
- Further Evidences – When is it required and how to prepare for it.
- Hearing and Final Decision on registration
- Hearing at the Trademark Registry – Procedure and Process.
- TLA Hearing – What is it and how to prepare for the hearing?
- General Do’s and Don’ts for a TLA Hearing.
- Mock TLA Hearings
- Opposition Hearings – What is it and how to prepare for the hearing?
- General Do’s and Don’ts for a TLA Hearing.
- Mock Opposition Hearings