Necessary Documents required for registration of a trademark are listed below:-
Applicant’s Details
- Name of the Applicant-identity proof such as a PAN Card, Aadhar Card, etc.
- Address of the Applicant- Address proofs like Aadhar Card, electricity bill, gas bill, etc.
- Nationality of the Applicant.
- If the application is for a business, then a certificate of incorporation and business registration is needed.
Trademark Details
Detailed information on how the trademark will be used for goods and services of a business, as per the class of the services/goods.
Power of Attorney
A signed Form TM-48 or power of attorney in case the trademark is being filed by a trademark agent/Attorney.
User Affidavit
If the trademark has been in use prior to the application, an affidavit stating the date of first use, along with the evidence for such use, is to be submitted.
Legal Entity Proof
When a business applies for a trademark, they have to produce a registration certificate or business incorporation certificate as legal entity proof.
Authorization Letter
When the application is filed with the help of an authorized agent or representative then, an authorization letter on the company’s letterhead is also required for a Trademark Application to be filed.
Objective of the Business
A summarized form for the objectives of the business regarding trademark registration is also required. The objective includes what a business stands for and does in its operations.
Logo/ Slogan/ Brand
Any logo, slogan, or brand name you wish to receive a trademark for has to be filed in a clear manner without any discrepancies.
Business Address Proof
The proof of the address of the business is to be submitted with an application for registration of a trademark.
In addition to this, here is a list of all the necessary papers required by different business entities for the process of trademark registration.
Private Limited Company
Here is the list of necessary papers required for trademark registration by a Private Limited Company
- Incorporation Certificate
- Brand Name, Logo, Tagline
- Company PAN Card
- MSME Certificate, etc.
Limited Liability Partnerships
Here is the list of necessary documents required for trademark registration by a Limited Liability Partnership.
- Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) Deed
- Certificate of Incorporation
- LLP PAN Card
- Brand Name/ Logo/ Tagline
Trusts
Here is the list of necessary papers required for trademark registration by a trust.
- Trust PAN Card
- Trust Deed
- Logo/Name/Tagline
Partnership Firms
Here is the list of necessary papers required for trademark registration by a Partnership Firm.
- MSME Certificate
- Partnership Deed
- Partnership PAN Card
- Logo/Name/Tagline
Sole Proprietorship Firm
Here is the list of necessary papers required for trademark registration by a Proprietorship Firm or a proprietor.
- GST Number
- PAN Card
- Aadhar Card
- Logo/Name/Tagline