Trademark journal publication is an essential step in trademark registration. If the trademark examiner does not object to a trademark application in the examination report or if an objection is made and overcomes, then the mark is published in the trademark journal.
When is a Trademark Published in the Journal?
Suppose a trademark in India has been accepted by the Trademark Office, absolutely or subject to conditions or limitations or it is even ordered to be advertised before acceptance. In that case, the trademark application is advertised in the trademark journal. Advertisement of a trademark in the trademark journal does not mean the mark is registered.
Details for Trademark application advertisement in the trademark journal:
- Details of the trademark
- Date of application
- Priority claim (if any)
- Details of the applicant, including his address
- Applicant’s address for service including his agent’s details
- Class & specification of goods or service
- Statement as to use of the trademark
- Appropriate office
Trademark journals contain the following information:
- Public Notices and notifications, if any, issued by the office.
- Trade Mark applications which are accepted or ordered to be advertised before acceptance.
- Re-advertisements of applications, if ordered by any competent officer.
- Corrigenda or further notification with respect to the earlier published application.
