Trademark application abandoned

Setupfilings com (Querist) 06 May 2023 This query is : Resolved
We had applied a trademark application before 3 Months and it has been rejected by department without any notice.

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A trademark application was recently abandoned after being rejected by the department without prior notice. This often happens when a new application conflicts with an existing registered trademark, which is against intellectual property rules and can confuse consumers. To avoid this, it's crucial to check for similar trademarks and domain names, ensure your mark isn't in a prohibited category, and consult an expert. You can also use the Right to Information Act to ascertain the specific rejection reason and escalate the matter if the decision seems unfair.

T. Kalaiselvan, Advocate (Expert) 07 May 2023
Many trademark applications are rejected because they could be in conflict with an existing registered trademark. Having two identical trademark is contrary to the intellectual property rules and would cause confusion among consumers.
To improve the chances of choosing a business name that can be trademarked, follow the checklist below:

Ensure that the mark does not fall under any of the categories listed above.
Perform a trademark search to ensure there are no similar trademarks.
Perform a domain name search to ensure that the domain is available for the mark – to avoid any cybersquatting in the future.
Get consultation from a trademark expert, if in doubt.

Dr J C Vashista (Expert) 07 May 2023
What is the reason mentioned for rejection of application for registration of trademark ?

P. Venu (Expert) 08 May 2023
Ascertain the reason for rejection through the Right to Information Act and escalate issue further if the decision is found to be injudicious.

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