Indian Trademark Office Update

02-Feb-2024

The Office of Controller General of Patents, Designs, and Trademarks announces the removal of time restrictions for IP practitioners, stakeholders, and the general public to access public trademark searches and e-registration services. This is effective from February 1, 2024, marks a pivotal shift from the prior restrictions imposed on September 13th and 25th, 2023.

Now, IP practitioners, stakeholders, and the general public can access the trademark search services without any time constraints, allowing them to conduct searches, retrieve information, and make informed decisions around the clock. Users can navigate the trademark landscape and complete e-registration at any time that suits their needs. This development has been met with positive reactions from the intellectual property community.

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