Navigating Trademark Status: Accepted Trademark Status
Navigating Trademark Status: Accepted Trademark Status The “accepted” status of a trademark application in the Indian trademark registration system indicates that the trademark has successfully passed the examination stage and is deemed eligible for registration. Once a trademark application is approved, it is published in the Trademark Gazette for four months to avoid any opposition. If no objections are raised within this period, the trademark will be registered and the applicant will be issued a certificate of registration. You [...]
Guide to Trademark Opposition: Navigating the Legal Battle
Guide to Trademark Opposition: Navigating the Legal Battle In the Indian trademark registration system, "opposition" status means that a third party has filed an opposition to the trademark application. An objection to a trademark advertisement may be filed four months after the date of publication of the trademark. Any person interested in a trademark, including a former trademark owner, or licensee, or who believes they would be harassed if the trademark was registered, may file an opposition application. If [...]
Crack the Code: 11 Startup Metric Every Entrepreneur Should Understand
11 Startup Metric Every Entrepreneur Should Understand Launching a business can be daunting; after all, entrepreneurs must know nearly everything. To build confidence and appear in control of the situation during meetings with investors, one essential step is to become well-versed in Startup lingo. Taking the time to understand key concepts - particularly acronyms that get thrown around often - helps when it comes time for pitching your company and taking part in conversations about venture capital funding opportunities. [...]
Understanding Professional Tax in Odisha: A Comprehensive Guide
Understanding Professional Tax in Odisha: A Comprehensive Guide Recent Update: Numerous businesses registered under GST in Odisha are receiving show cause notices from the Department in Form XV due to non-payment or non-registration under the professional tax. To gain comprehensive knowledge about the applicable professional tax, please refer to the article provided below. Professional tax is a form of direct taxation imposed by state governments throughout India. As a state-specific tax, the rules pertaining to its collection, payment, and [...]
6 Tips To Keep Your Business Safe from Special All-India Drive against fake GST registrations
Six Ways To Keep Your Business Safe from Special All-India Drive against fake GST registrations Starting on 16th May 2023, the GST Department will initiate a unique nationwide campaign targeting counterfeit GST registrations. As per the official notification from the Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs (CBIC), a Special All-India Drive will be launched by both Central and State tax administrations from May 16, 2023, to July 15, 2023. The objective of this drive is to identify suspicious/fake [...]
Understanding Trademark Status: Withdrawn
Understanding Trademark Status: Withdrawn The status of "withdrawn" in the Indian trademark registration system indicates that the applicant has voluntarily withdrawn their trademark application before the issuance of the examination report or the advertisement of the trademark in the Trademark Journal. This can be done by submitting a request with the Registrar under Section 12 of the Trade Marks Act, 1999, which should include the application number, date of application, and the applicant's name and address. If the trademark [...]