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Trademark queries

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MumbaiProperties

Realtor

38 Points Joined October 2007

I have lodged one of our brand name for trademark registration and as on date the status on the Govt Trademark Site shows

Status

Marked for Exam

I had made this application on 16th March 2011. Have few queries on this :
1. How much time does it take for a trademark to be registered ?

2. When we make application for trademark and get an application number, are we allowed to use TM in front of our brand ? If not, when can we start using the TM ? I understand that I can use the (R) only when the brand is registered. Is this right ?

3. One of my other trademark application shows the following status :

Status

Send To Vienna Codification

What does the above status mean ?

Thanks in advance for your assistance folks

Warm Regards
Ramprasad Padhi

Replies (1)

Meghna Shah

Proprietor

21 Points Joined March 2012

Dear Ramprasadji

1. It takes roughly about 2 yrs. to receive TM registeration certificate. It depends upon any objection/s recd, or not.

2. Yes, once your TM is applied for registeration, you can use 'TM' or 'SM' against the brand applied for regn. Also, (R) can be used once you get TM is registered.

Meghna Shah & Associates

Practising Company Secretaries.