SINCE : 1985.

PATENT TRADEMARK COPYRIGHT DESIGN ATTORNEY & NOTARY ISI ISO FPO AGMARK CONSULTANT
H.O. A - 1, 1st Floor, Satyamev - I, Opp. New High Court, Sola, S. G. Road, AHMEDABAD - 380060. B.O. 403, 4th Floor, Spectrum Comm. Center, Nr. G. P. O., Salapose Road, AHMEDABAD 380001. B.O. 219, Ramnik House, Jawahar Road, RAJKOT 360001. B.O. S/2010, Belguim Square, Silver Plaza, Delhi Gate, Ring Road, SURAT 395003. Email : ravalandco@hotmail.com. Visit us at : www.trademarkagent.co.in

Date : To,

2011.

PROCEDURE FOR REGISTRATION OF TRADE MARKS Dear Sir, we are very much pleased to know that your esteemed organization have come forward to protect intellectual property rights i.e. Registration of Trade Marks, Copyright, Designs and Patent in this fast going competitive global market. As your good self is new in this field, we let you know the complete procedure for registration of Trade Mark. STAGE 1: - SEARCH OF TRADE MARK IN EXISTANCES First of all we have to take search of your Trade Mark from AHMEDABAD/MUMBAI office. Search means it is possible that any other person may /might be using your trade mark prior to the use by your esteemed organization or we have to check (search) whether any other person has applied for registration. Please note that if your esteemed organization is using your trade mark for last 5 to 6 years then possibility of registration may be certain under common law and trade Marks law.

FOR SEARCH OF TRADE MARKS WE USED TO CHARGE RS.200/- FOR ONE TRADE MARK IN ONE CLASS. Search of trade mark is not compulsory under the provision of Trade Marks Act, 1999, but it is advisable for safety purpose. STAGE 2: - FILING OF TRADE MARK APPLICATION. We have to file trade mark application before the registrar of Trade Mark in Trade Mark department through e-portal. STAGE 3: - GETTING TRADE MARK NUMBERS Within 1 day of filing of trade mark application (as per present position in Trade Mark department) we will receive Trade Mark number from Trade Marks department duly filed on e-portal to the registrar of Trade Marks. STAGE 4:- EXAMINATION REPORT Within one (12) month of filing of trade mark application (as per present position in Trade Marks department) we will receive examination report from Trade Marks department. In examination report the registrar of trade marks will verify (examine) the application as per the provision of Trade Marks Act, 1999.

We have to reply the examination report and solve the objection raised by the registrar of Trade Marks. Moreover, we have to file documentary evidence of use of trade mark in form of affidavit. STAGE 5: - HEARING Then after matter (i.e. our application) may be fixed for hearing and we have to argue the matter on our merit. In hearing the registrar will decide whether to grant registration or not. STAGE 6: - PUBLICATION /ADVERTISEMENT OF TRADE MARKS IN TRADE MARKS JOURNAL Then after, our trade mark will be advertised in Trade Mark Journal. Trade Mark Journal is a magazine published by Central Government i.e. Trade marks department. Within 4 months, from the date of publication, if any person has any objection, such person can file notice of opposition against your trade mark. If any opposition is filed then opposition proceedings will start. It is very difficult to let you know the sections and Rules of opposition, as your good self is unknown in this field. We will let you know the same if required, If there is no objection within 4 months then you will receive registration certificate.

STAGE 7: - OPPOSITION PROCEEDINGS It is very difficult to let your good self understand the opposition proceedings. Moreover, opposition proceedings depend on circumstances of each and every case. Please note that fees for opposition proceedings is separate & depends on circumstances of each and every case. We will let you know the opposition proceedings as & when you come to us. But in brief we let you know that after hearing both the parties registrar of Trade Mark shall pass order/Judgement whether to register the mark or not. STAGE 8: - REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE On completion of aforementioned stages you will get registration certificate that shall be final. STAGE 9: - RENEWAL OF TRADE MARKS As per new Trade Marks Act, 1999 your esteemed organization has to renew the trade marks every 10 years. This is for your kind information. As your good self knows that our firm is doing legal work of registration of Trade Mark, Copyright, Designs & Patent and our advocate will represent your company for this purpose except opposition proceedings our professional fees for one application is Rs. 5,000/- plus government fees of Rs 3,500.

As regards the requirement of documents, you have to submit following documents to us: 1. 2. 3. Name of the proprietor, partner and director as the case may be Official address of the applicant with contact numbers Trading style, if it is company, Memorandum and Articles of Association is required. 4. If it is partnership firm whether the partnership firm is registered or unregistered one. (If it is registered partnership firm, kindly send copy of certificate of registration of firm from the Registrar of Firms). 5. If it is word mark, we will prepare 15 labels in our computer and if it is label mark, you have to send 15 labels for each application. 6. 7. The period from which the trade mark is used (period of user) Demand Drafts in favour of Raval & Co, for Rs. 8,500/- for one application as government fees Rs. 3,500/- and Rs. 5,000/- towards our professional fee for application and its allied process till acceptance. 8. Specification of goods or service under which the application is to be applied for registration.

In case of any need, kindly contact over phone 8000870888 (Mr. NEHAL RAVAL) for any doubt/clarification in this regard. We always remain with our motto SERVIEC THROUGH SATISFACTION Thanking you, Yours faithfully, For RAVAL & CO., NEHAL RAVAL ADVOCATE & ATTORNEY +91-8000870888