Registering A Trademark for a Clothing Brand – What to Know

Do you own a clothing brand? Any plan to get involved in the fashion industry? Let us remind you of an important thing. Trademark registration! Whatever the business is, it must go for a trademark to ensure the legal security of its brand.

If you need clarification on your clothing brand's trademark, this is the blog for you.

Trademark for Clothing brand

For a fashion brand, you must trademark your brand as your consumers will recognise the brand through your branding such as logo or label. As the brand creates awareness and trust among people, you should make sure your branding icon, logo, tagline, or design, becomes part of a trademark. You should have the legal proceeding certificate and undergo the necessary procedures for obtaining the trademark for your clothing brand.

Important steps:

1. Select your brand name or logo

The initial step for your clothing brand name trademark is to determine your brand name, logo or design that should be trademarked. You have to ensure that your chosen name or logo is unique and doesn’t replicate any existing brand in the market. You can seek support from copyright lawyers regarding this. TM Search will also help.

2. Class selection

Trademarks get registered under certain classes, where your clothing brand falls under Class 25. Hence ensure choosing the relevant class for your brand in the relevant category.

3. File your trademark application

Submit your clothing brand’s application for a trademark online. You should make sure to pay the required fees as well.

4. Trademark objection or opposition:

The trademark office performs examinations regarding the legal requirements. If any objection is found related to your request, you will be communicated for the same.

5. Publication in the Trademark Journal

After the examination stage, the trademark will be published in the trademark journal. During this objection period, third parties can oppose your application. If an opposition is not received within the applicable period, the application proceeds.

6. Certificate issued

After the opposition period, a Certificate of Registration will be given.

Contact Muthirai for trademark registration in Chennai and register your clothing brand.