Pending List for Trademark Registration
Pending List for Trademark Registration
As on 31st March, 2012, the Trademarks Registry has;
(i) 2,38,944 applications pending at the examination stage
(ii) 2,74,963 applications pending at the objection stage
(iii) 1,35,874 applications pending at the opposition stage
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Registration of Trade Marks is a quasi judicial process which tends to
be time consuming as it involves a number of steps, inter alia,
examination of application, show cause hearings and completion of
opposition proceedings. In addition, backlog has also arisen because of
approximately 100% increase in the applications filed since 2001-02 and
due to lack of adequate manpower Registration agencies have been
requested to hasten the recruitment process in order to fill up the
vacant posts in the Trade Marks Registry. Other steps such as
introduction of free search facilities and digitization of records,
streamlining of office procedure have been taken with a view to improve
efficiency and transparency and thereby hasten the process of
registration.
- This information was given by the Minister of
State of Commerce and Industry, Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia in a
written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.
Source: Minister of State of Commerce and Industry
With Regards
Prakash Verma
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