What is the criteria for determining a Well-Known Trademark?

The Registrar shall, while determining whether a trademark is a well-known trade mark, takes into account all the facts which he considers relevant for determining a trade mark as a well-known trade mark including the following factors: That the trade mark is well known to the public at large in Ind...

The term ‘well-known trademark’ refers to a mark which has become so well-known to the substantial segment of the public through its extensive and continuous use. Use of the mark in relation to any other goods or services by another party may be taken as indicating a connection between the two p...

Before adopting a trademark, a trademark search is highly recommended, as this will give an indication of any existing trademarks which have been applied for/or registered in the Trademarks Registry.  Accordingly, it is advisable to conduct a search on the official website of the Trademarks Registr...

Yes. The trademark application can be filed as a multiclass application or as separate single class applications  ...

Before filing a trademark application, it is necessary to identify the classes in which one wishes to seek protection for their trademark. An application should be made in the relevant classes of current goods/services as well as in classes where there is intent to use. The specifications are covere...