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Trademark Search & Clearance

Protect your brand before you invest in it

Getting your paperwork right the first time is the biggest factor in how fast trademark search & clearance completes. Below is the complete document checklist — what's mandatory, what's situational, and how each item is used — so you can assemble everything before you begin.

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Documents Required

Items marked Required are mandatory; others are situational.

Mark Details

  • Wordmark text finalisedRequired
  • Device or logo file provided (if applicable)

    High-resolution image of the logo or combined mark

  • All spelling variants and transliterations confirmedRequired

Scope of Search

  • Primary Nice Classification class identifiedRequired
  • Adjacent or related classes identifiedRequired
  • Target geography confirmed (India only or multi-jurisdiction)Required

Business Information

  • Description of goods or services providedRequired
  • Prior use evidence shared if mark already in commercial use
  • Applicant type confirmed (individual, partnership, company)Required
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Tips to avoid delays

  • Keep digital copies (PDF or clear photos) of every document ready before you start.
  • Make sure names and addresses match exactly across all documents — mismatches are the single most common cause of rejection.
  • Use current, unexpired government-issued IDs, and have both originals and self-attested copies on hand.
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