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Registering a trademark is one of the most effective ways to secure your brand identity. In India, businesses and individuals can choose from different kinds of trademark applications depending on their needs. Whether it’s an ordinary trademark application, a multiclass trademark application, a convention trademark application, or a priority trademark application, each has unique advantages. At AMD LAW INDIA, we guide clients through every stage of the registration process.
An ordinary trademark application is the most common type of filing in India. It is filed when the applicant seeks protection for a mark in one specific class of goods or services under the Nice Classification system.
Best suited for: Startups, small businesses, and individual proprietors targeting a single business category.
Example: A clothing brand registering its mark under Class 25 for apparel.
A multiclass trademark application allows applicants to protect their brand across multiple classes under one application.
Best suited for: Businesses offering diversified products or services.
Benefit: Saves time and streamlines the registration process by avoiding multiple filings.
Example: A lifestyle brand applying under Class 25 for clothing, Class 35 for retail, and Class 3 for cosmetics.
India is a member of the Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property. A convention trademark application allows applicants from member countries to claim priority over their foreign application.
Best suited for: Foreign businesses expanding into the Indian market.
Benefit: Provides the same filing date as the original application in the convention country.
Example: A U.S. tech company filing in India within six months of its original U.S. application.
A priority trademark application is filed under international agreements like the Paris Convention. It gives applicants the right to claim the earlier filing date of their application made in another member country.
Best suited for: International businesses looking to expand quickly.
Benefit: Ensures no other entity can claim rights in India for the same mark during the priority period.
At AMD LAW INDIA, we help businesses evaluate which type of trademark application is most beneficial for their long-term goals. Our experts ensure that your application complies with Indian trademark laws while also leveraging international protections where applicable.
1. What is the difference between an ordinary trademark application and a multiclass application?
An ordinary application is filed for a single class, while a multiclass application allows protection across multiple classes under one filing.
2. Who can file a convention trademark application in India?
Applicants from countries that are part of the Paris Convention or WTO can file convention applications in India.
3. How does a priority trademark application work?
It allows an applicant to claim the filing date of their foreign application if they file in India within six months of the original filing.
4. Which type of application is best for small businesses?
An ordinary trademark application is generally sufficient for small businesses operating in a single category.
5. Can a foreign company protect its trademark in India?
Yes, foreign companies can file convention or priority applications to extend protection to India.
✅ With AMD LAW INDIA, securing your brand through the right trademark application becomes seamless and efficient.
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