Corporate Compliance | Governance | Regulatory Advisory
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Scope
Full trademark lifecycle
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Delivery
500+ applications handled
H Khandelwal & Associates | Practice Area 09 of 13
Trademark & Intellectual Property (IPRs)
A business invests considerable effort in building its brand. We help protect these valuable business assets through comprehensive trademark registration and intellectual property advisory.
Our services cover every stage of the trademark lifecycle—from filing applications to handling objections and renewals and copyrights.
Our services include:
- Trademark Search
- Trademark Registration
- Trademark Objection Reply
- Trademark Opposition
- Trademark Renewal
- Trademark Assignment
- Brand Protection Advisory
- Copyright Registration
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Questions about Trademark & Intellectual Property (IPRs)
Common questions we are asked on this practice area. If yours is not covered here, get in touch and we will answer it directly.
Yes. A search across the register and common-law use tells you whether the mark is likely to face objection or opposition, and whether someone else already has rights in it. It is far cheaper to discover a conflict before filing than after investing in the brand. We have handled more than 500 trademark applications and advise on distinctiveness and class selection at this stage.
Once filed, the application receives a number that allows use of the TM symbol, then passes through examination, publication in the journal and an opposition period before registration. An unopposed application typically takes many months; an objection or opposition extends it. Registration is valid for ten years and is renewable.
A reply must be filed within the prescribed period setting out why the objection should not stand — commonly addressing similarity with an existing mark or a distinctiveness objection — supported by evidence of use where that helps. We draft the response and appear at the hearing if one is scheduled.
A trademark protects the brand elements you register — word mark, logo or both. Original creative and written work is protected by copyright, which can be registered separately. We advise on which protections your assets need and handle both trademark and copyright registration.
