Who is a Small Enterprise according to the Trademarks Act?

A Small Enterprise can be classified as the following: Small Manufacturing Enterprises: An Enterprise engaged in the manufacture or production of goods wherein the investment in plant and machinery is more than INR 25 Lakh (Rupees Twenty-Five Lakh only)/ USD 2.5 Million (Two Point Five Million Unite...
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What is an Enterprise according to the Trademarks Act?

An Enterprise means an industrial undertaking or a business concern or any other establishment, by whatever name called, engaged in the manufacture or production of goods in any manner pertain to any industry specified in the first schedule to the Industries (Development and Regulation) Act, 1951 (6...
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What is a Startup according to the Trademarks Act?

The Trademark Rules, 2017 have divided the Applicants in two categories: Category A: Individual/ Startup / Small Enterprise Category B: Others A Startup means an entity in India recognized as a Startup by the competent authority under Startup India Initiative and submitting declaration to that effec...
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Can an Applicant claim a reduction in official fee?

Yes, the applicant can claim a reduction in official fee if at least one of the following conditions is satisfied: The Applicant is an Individual; or The Applicant is a Startup; or The Applicant is a Small Enterprise However, such a reduction in fee will not be available if an eligible Applicant joi...
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