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PRIVATE LIMITED COMPANY ANNUAL RETURN FILING FULL GUIDE

INTRODUCTION One of the most important post-incorporation compliances is private limited company annual return filing. Every company, except a One Person Company, must hold an AGM annually and present its audited financial statements, which must then be filed with the Registrar of Companies (ROC). This process is referred to as filing of annual returns. The […]

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS AND THE NATURAL RIGHTS THEORY

INTRODUCTION Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) refer to the legal protections granted to the intangible creations of the human mindsuch as inventions, literary and artistic works, designs, and symbols used in commerce. The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) defines intellectual property (IP) as “creations of the mind,” which encompasses mechanisms like patents, copyrights, trademarks, and trade […]

GST REGISTRATION FOR PRIVATE LIMITED COMPANY

INTRODUCTION In India, GST registration for a Private Limited Company is important if its revenue surpasses ₹40 lakhs for goods and ₹20 lakhs for services, or if it does e-commerce or interstate transactions. The Aadhaar and PAN cards of each director, corporate photos, the Certificate of Incorporation, the Letter of Authorization, and evidence of the […]

TRIPLE IDENTITY TEST IN TRADEMARK

INTRODUCTION A trademark is a distinctive word, symbol, sign or combination thereof, that distinguishes the goods or services of one enterprise from those of others in the marketplace.It functions as a distinctive mark or a unique identifier for a business’s products or services giving customers a simple means of identifying and differentiating brands. Trademarks are […]

WITHDRAWAL OF ACCEPTANCE

INTRODUCTION Trademark withdrawal is a crucial aspect of the Trademarks Act, 1999, which serves as the cornerstone of trademark law in India, ensuring the protection of intellectual property rights. A trademark refers to any word, phrase, symbol, design, or combination thereof used to identify and distinguish the goods or services from one another. According to […]

REGISTRATION OF TRADEMARKS AGENTS

A Trademark Agent is a qualified practitioner who assists both individuals and businesses with registration of trademarks along with its protection and compliance. They serve as an intermediary between applicants of trademarks and the Trade Marks Registry, providing legal and procedural assistance to the applicants to protect the intellectual property rights. Here is an article that […]

TRADEMARK REGISTRATION STATE-WISE GUIDE: HOW TO REGISTER IN YOUR CITY

INTRODUCTION Preserving a brand’s or company’s distinguishing qualities is essential to remaining relevant in this era. In India, anyone can file for trademark registration, including individuals, start-ups, small and medium-sized businesses, and large corporations. India has five trademark offices in total, and all the states of India falls under their jurisdiction. The main duties of […]

RULE 43 OF THE TRADE MARK RULES, 2017: REQUIREMENTS OF NOTICE OF OPPOSITION

In today’s competitive world, a trademark is more than just a symbol; it represents a company’s identity. The application for registration ofa new trademark which is identical or confusingly similar to an already existing trademarkjeopardises brand recognition, customer trust, and market share. To protect the already existing trade mark, the notice of opposition plays acrucial […]

How to Calculate the Total Cost of Trademark Registration in India: Factors to Consider

Trademark registration in India is a mandatory process for gaining exclusive rights over a symbol, logo, or brand name in order to safeguard it against unauthorized use. Whether you are an individual business owner, a startup, or a business organization, learning the process for trademark registration in India is important to protect your brand identity. […]

WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF TRADEMARKS IN INDIA?

INTRODUCTION A trademark identity which one person gives to their business or brand, it can be a logo, a symbol or a design that distinguish their goods and services. Trademark play a vital role in brand identity and protection as they are unique in nature. The trademark is of various types such as word mark, […]