{"id":2416,"date":"2021-02-18T06:59:44","date_gmt":"2021-02-18T06:59:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/?p=2416"},"modified":"2021-08-03T13:17:57","modified_gmt":"2021-08-03T13:17:57","slug":"trademark-modification","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/trademark-modification\/","title":{"rendered":"Trademark Modification in India: Types and its Procedure"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">Trademark\nRegistration is the first and foremost step towards building a brand and its\nsecurity. Without registering your trademark, you cannot expand your brand\nworldwide. Sometimes the application for <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/trademark-registration\" class=\"text-primary\">Trademark Registration<\/a><\/strong>\nis vulnerable due to some mistakes and errors. As preparation for modification\nof errors and mistakes, several provisions are arranged under the Trade Marks\nAct to correct all the details submitted in the registration application.\nTrademark Modification in India is possible prior to registration and\npost-registration also.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/trademark-rectification\" class=\"text-primary\">Trademark Rectification<\/a><\/strong> in India is a legal procedure for correcting or modifying an error and mistake found in a trademark&#8217;s details as recorded in the Register of trademark, after having registration of a trademark. A mark or logo or name has been incorrectly registered or may have stayed on a trademark register even after its expiry. The Trade Marks Act provide a facility to file rectification of the registered trademark. Scroll down to check more information regarding the types and the procedure of Trademark Modification in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3aa3dcbb887\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" 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href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/trademark-modification\/#Pre-registration_Modification\" title=\"Pre-registration Modification\">Pre-registration Modification<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/trademark-modification\/#Post-registration_Modification\" title=\"Post-registration Modification\">Post-registration Modification<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/trademark-modification\/#Modification_of_Trademark_once_it_is_registered\" title=\"Modification of Trademark once it is registered\">Modification of Trademark once it is registered<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/trademark-modification\/#Procedure_for_Trademark_Modification_in_India\" title=\"Procedure for Trademark Modification in India\">Procedure for Trademark Modification in India<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/trademark-modification\/#Trademark_Rectification_Procedure_in_India\" title=\"Trademark Rectification Procedure in India\">Trademark Rectification Procedure in India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/trademark-modification\/#Procedure_for_Trademark_Modification_in_India_as_per_the_Trademark_Rules_2017\" title=\"Procedure for Trademark Modification in India as per the Trademark Rules 2017&nbsp;\">Procedure for Trademark Modification in India as per the Trademark Rules 2017&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/trademark-modification\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_types_of_Trademark_Modification_in_India\"><\/span>What are the types of Trademark Modification in India?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are two types of Trademark Modification in India, and you can check the same below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Infographic-for-Swarit-Blog6.png\" alt=\"types of Trademark Modification\" class=\"wp-image-2417\" width=\"501\" height=\"246\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Infographic-for-Swarit-Blog6.png 898w, https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Infographic-for-Swarit-Blog6-300x148.png 300w, https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Infographic-for-Swarit-Blog6-768x378.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 501px) 100vw, 501px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pre-registration_Modification\"><\/span>Pre-registration Modification<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once a trademark\nis registered, the applicant can apply to correct a trademark application by\nfiling application&nbsp;<em><strong>Form TM-M<\/strong><\/em>&nbsp;along with the prescribed fee and\nrelated documents. Basically, it is done when correction or modification of any\nerror or mistakes is needed due to mistake in filing details and data entry.\nBut no significant modification in an application can be permitted which may\nconsiderably change the proprietor\u2019s details, specification of goods or service\nas to use of the mark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>As per the Act, the trademark modification in India would be allowed:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>If the modification does not change the use.<\/li><li>If the usage date is not changed.<\/li><li>If details concerning Goods and Services must not alter with the modification.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pre-registration Modification can be started:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>By the applicant:<\/strong><em><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/em>In this case, the applicant wants to correct or alter an error or mistake made at the time of filing the application for trademark registration.<\/li><li><strong>By the Registry:<\/strong> If any errors or mistakes are found, the Registry may send back the trademark application for the alteration or modification. These applications are marked as <em><strong>\u201cFormalities Check Fail\u201d&nbsp;<\/strong><\/em>by the authority. The Registrar sends the trademark application to the applicant, along with the reasons. The applicant corrects the trademark application and again submit the same to the Registrar.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Post-registration_Modification\"><\/span>Post-registration Modification<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After trademark registration, the different provisions governs and allows the modification of registered trademarks. The applicant requires filing in Form TM-P along with the altered and corrected trademark. It represents how a trademark will appear after the alteration. If the modifications are allowed after the trademark registration, then the modifications can be initiated by an applicant himself. It has been done when the applicant wants to modify or change the errors or mistakes and some details by an alteration. For occurrence, the modification is also allowed for a change in a business place, change in company\u2019s name under which the trademark is registered. It is allowed, and it is the decision of the Registrar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also, Read:<\/strong> <mark style=\"background: #fffd03 !important\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/international-trademark-registration\/\">International Trademark Registration: A Simplified Guide<\/a><\/mark>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Modification_of_Trademark_once_it_is_registered\"><\/span>Modification of Trademark once it is registered<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Trademark\nModification in India is provided under Section 59 that has the following\ncircumstances for the trademark modification:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>In case a public search for the\ntrademark has to be done, then the trademark modification in India is not\nallowed.<\/li><li>The modification will be\nallowed in case of altering or changing the business name.<\/li><li>In case of modification in\nbusiness address.<\/li><li>In case a new license or\nregistration has been taken or given up, then only the modification is allowed.<\/li><li>If there will be a change in\nthe control and usage, but mostly in case of the collective trademark, this\ntype of modification is permitted. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Procedure_for_Trademark_Modification_in_India\"><\/span>Procedure for Trademark Modification in India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The applicant\nmust apply Form TM-M or TM-P for a modification along with the supportive\ndocuments. The application mode may be physical or online filing by the payment\nwith the specified fee. The Registrar and the officer will examine the\napplication and seek the amplification about the documentation to prove the\nauthenticity of an application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Trademark_Rectification_Procedure_in_India\"><\/span>Trademark Rectification Procedure in India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The application for trademark cancellation or rectification can be filed in a suggested form. The application for rectification will consist of the case statement, which is submitted along with the fee. Additional, the application is submitted to the IPAB (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ipab.gov.in\/\">Intellectual Property Appellate Board<\/a>) or the Registrar. On the application receipt, the Registrar will send a notice to an application to file a counter-statement. After filing a counter-statement, the matter will be reached at the stage of evidence. Then, the parties need filing the evidence in an affidavit form. After this, the hearing will be conducted, and afterwards, an order will be passed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Procedure_for_Trademark_Modification_in_India_as_per_the_Trademark_Rules_2017\"><\/span>Procedure for Trademark Modification in India as per the Trademark Rules 2017&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Any modification\nin the removing, making, or varying any details related to the trademark will\nbe made in the&nbsp;<em><strong>Form\nTM-O.<\/strong><\/em><em><\/em><\/li><li>With the help of\nthis Form, there will be a statement stating all the facts such as why it being\nchanged or modifies, the details, and the reasons behind alter.<\/li><li>If the\napplication is completed by an individual who is not registered user of the\ntrademark, they will have to submit the application to the Registry.<\/li><li>The application\nproceeds further to all the individual who is registered users to take their\nagreement (if any).<\/li><li>Then the\nRegistrar will serve the application to the registered users within one month,\nand they will have to wait for the next month just in case of any queries.<\/li><li>Within three\nmonths if there are no counter attacks, the modification will be done according\nto Section 98 of the Trademark Rules, 2017.<\/li><li>If any questions\ncome, it will be served to the application for giving the proper answers to the\nquestions within one month of period to the user. They will have to defend the\nmodification, and it\u2019s essential. Once all the queries are solved, the\nmodification will be done.<\/li><li>If there is any\nalter in the address of the registered office of the business, then the\napplicant has to file a Form&nbsp;<em><strong>TM-P<\/strong><\/em>&nbsp;to\nthe Registrar.<\/li><li>Once the\napplication is made in Form TM-P, the Registrar will publish the Trademark\nJournal application, in case no query is received, the modification is done. If\nany query raised, then it has to be fixed before the Registrar authorizes the\nfinal modification.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Trademark Modification in India is an extra load on an applicant and the Registry. It can stretch the trademark registration process as the addition of excessive processing time for the registration. So, to avoid any trademark modification in India, the proper remedies will be taken when filed and renewed. Taking essential measures to secure a unique trademark character and one must not abandon the mark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also, Read:<\/strong> <mark style=\"background: #fffd03 !important\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/timeline-for-trademark-registration-process-in-india\/\">Timeline for Trademark Registration Process in India<\/a><\/mark>\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Trademark Registration is the first and foremost step towards building a brand and its security. Without registering your trademark, you cannot expand your brand worldwide. Sometimes the application for Trademark Registration is vulnerable due to some mistakes and errors. 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