Trademark Search & Clearance

How It Works

1. 1

   Define the mark and scope

   Confirm the exact wordmark, device, or combined mark to be searched, and identify all relevant Nice Classification classes covering your goods and services.

2. 2

   Database search on IP India portal

   Conduct a structured search across all trademark categories on the official IP India Trade Marks Registry database covering registered marks, pending applications, and objected marks.

3. 3

   Phonetic and visual similarity analysis

   Analyse results for marks that are phonetically similar, visually analogous, or conceptually equivalent to the proposed mark, applying the deceptive similarity standard under Section 11 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999.

4. 4

   Common Law and internet search

   Search unregistered marks with potential prior use rights through business registries, domain name databases, e-commerce platforms, and general internet sources to identify Common Law conflicts.

5. 5

   Prepare clearance opinion

   Compile a formal written clearance report assigning a risk rating and providing recommendations on proceeding as-is, modifying the mark, or selecting an alternative.

6. 6

   Strategic recommendations

   Advise on class selection, possible mark modifications to reduce conflict risk, and the timeline and strategy for the subsequent trademark application filing.