Trademark Registration
Protection against Copycats
Nobody will dare to copy your brand name once it is a registered trademark
Registered brand is Most valuable asset of the Company
Many brands in the world value their trademark more than their any other physical assets. Brand value is derived only when the company has absolute right over the brand name through trademark protection
Helps in expansion of business and growth
Trademark can be rented and royalty can be earned under licensing agreement. Franchising model solely depends upon trademark licensing and transfer.
Helps in image building and credibility in Market
Customers give more preference to registered brands with TM tag
Trademark Registration Process
3 days
| Comprehensive Trademark Search | Free |
| Government Fees | 4,500.00 |
| Professional Fees | 1,593.00 |
| Goods & Service Tax | 306.00 |
| POA | 100.00 |
| Total Cost | 6,499.00 |
* Also for Startups and Small Business
| Comprehensive Trademark Search | Free |
| Consultancy on Trademark Class & Availability | Free |
| Government Fees | 9,000.00 |
| Professional Fees | 2,557.00 |
| POA | 100.00 |
| GST | 342.00 |
| Total Cost | 11,999.00 |
| POA | 100.00 |
| Trademark Search & Consultancy | Free |
| Government Fees | 4,500.00 |
| Professional Fee | 1,593.00 |
| Goods & Service Tax | 306.00 |
| Total Cost | 6,499.00 |
*MSME License cost is 2,399 per company
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ID Proof
Scanned copy of PAN Card of all directors and Voter ID/ Passport/ Driving License
Adress Proof
Latest Bank statement/ Utility bill in the name of the applicant required which should not be older than two months
Brand
A soft copy of trademark to be registered
Power Of Attorney
Duly signed by the applicant to authorise us to file on their behalf
Board Resolution *
Only in case of a company
Acknowledgement
A TM registration acknowledgement slip with payment details
Trademark Form
A stamped copy of form TM-A bearing application number
LET'S CLEAR ALL THE DOUBTS!
MSME stands for Micro Small and Medium Enterprises. The Government of India has enacted the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (MSMED) Act, 2006, to boost the small businesses. MSMEs in the manufacturing and service enterprises can obtain the registration under the Act.
Any type of business entity such as proprietorships, HUFs, partnerships, OPCs, LLPs or private limited companies can be classified as an MSME as per the MSMED Act, 2006, and are eligible to apply for the MSME online certification. The classifications of the MSMEs are based on the investment in plant and machinery.
For manufacturing entities:
Type of Unit | Investment in Plant and Machinery |
|---|---|
| Micro Enterprises | Not more than Rs.25 Lakhs |
| Small Enterprises | INR 25 Lakhs to INR 5 Crores |
| Medium Enterprises | INR 5 Crores to INR 10 Crores |
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For service provider entities
Type of Unit | Investment in Plan and Machinery |
|---|---|
| Micro Enterprises | Not more than Rs.10 Lakhs |
| Small Enterprises | INR 10 Lakhs to INR 2 Crores |
| Medium Enterprises | INR 2 Crores to INR 5 Crores |
MSMEs get loans, credit, and overdraft facilities from the bank at subsidised rates as compared to other regular companies. MSME also have comparatively higher possibilities of securing loans and enjoy exclusive schemes.
The enterprises register MSME to avail the benefits of:
- Bank loan at subsidised rate
- Rebate and considerations under the Indian tax laws
- Easy access to credit
- Excise exemption scheme
- Power tariff subsidies
- Capital investment subsidies
- Tender preferences
- Access to mudra loan scheme
As per the MSMED Act, the MSME registration is voluntary. However, it is advisable to register under MSME Act, as it opens up a host of benefits. The purpose of the MSME / UDYOG AADHAR registration is to avail the benefits and subsidies provided by the government.
The provisional MSME registration certificate is valid for five years. As soon as you set up the business unit, you can apply for the permanent license. The permanent registration certificate is valid for a lifetime period. But, if you are unable to set up the unit within five years or the unit exceed the investment limit then you may re-apply for the MSME certificate.
- A provisional registration certificate is first issued if the operations of the MSME have not been set up. This is valid for a period of 5 years.
- Once the MSME commences its operations, a permanent registration certificate is issued, as the name suggests, the registration is permanent.
- In case you are unable to commence operations with the period of the provisional registration, you may re-apply for the MSME registration online.
The act divided the MSMEs into two categories:
- Enterprises engaged in manufacture or production or processing
- Enterprises engaged in providing or rendering services
These enterprises are further sub-divided into Micro, Small and Medium enterprises based on their investment in plant and machinery.
Online MSME registration is at the discretion of the business owner. However, it is advisable to obtain MSME registration right after the incorporation in order to avail the benefits of the subsidies and schemes.
Commercial banks can grant composite loans within a limit of INR 1 Crore. MSMEs can use this loan to avail working capital requirements and avoid delay in commencement of commercial production.
While calculating the investment value, land and building will not be counted as investment. For a manufacturing unit, the cost of plant and machinery above Rs.25 crore and for a service unit cost of plant and machinery above Rs. 10 crores are not counted as an investment. Also, depreciation will not be deducted from the cost of plant and machinery. The original value will be taken into consideration.
- Priority sector lending
- Credit linked capital subsidy scheme
- Credit guarantee fund trust for micro and small enterprises
- Procurement for raw materials and marketing activities
There are certain facilities and subsidies including tax subsidies, power tariffs subsidies and capital investment subsidies, which are available to only registered MSMEs.
CGTMSE is a scheme available for registered MSMEs. Under this scheme, banks offer the finance with the limit of INR 100 lakhs without any collateral security. Every bank recognised under MSME Act has separate ceiling limits for financing MSMEs under the CGTMSE Scheme.
The Government adopted the cluster development approach to enhance the production and competition, as well as capacity building of MSMEs. Clustering of units enables the service providers to provide services more economically.
No, the whole MSME enterprise registration process is done online. You can send the scanned copies of all the required incorporation documents. All the forms and documents are filed electronically and are digitally signed.
Obtaining the MSME/ SSI registration is not mandatory but it’s a preferable alternative to reap the advantages available to micro, small and medium scale enterprises.
- Banks have created special schemes for MSME/SSI and make available collateral free loans.
- Every enterprises with MSME/SSI registration can avail the exemption under direct tax in the initial year of the business.
- Enterprises that have MSME/SSI registration certificate can avail the concession on electricity bills.
- Excise exemption scheme
