Registration is only the beginning of brand protection. The IP India Trademarks Journal publishes new applications weekly — any of which could conflict with your registered mark. Our trademark watch service monitors new filings, alerts you to conflicts and recommends opposition action within the four-month window before conflicting marks proceed to registration.
- ✓ Weekly monitoring of new IP India applications
- ✓ Alert within 24 hours of a conflicting filing
- ✓ Written assessment of the conflict and risk level
- ✓ Opposition recommended and filed within the four-month window
- ✓ Portfolio monitoring for multiple marks available
Why You Need a Watch Service
A trademark registration does not automatically prevent others from filing similar marks. IP India does not proactively notify you when a conflicting application is filed. Without monitoring, a conflicting mark can be published, the four-month opposition window can pass, and a registration can be granted to a third party — leaving you with the far more expensive option of cancellation proceedings.
How Our Watch Service Works
Weekly Search: We search the IP India database and Trademarks Journal every week for new applications that are identical or similar to your registered marks.
Conflict Assessment: When a potential conflict is identified, we send you a written assessment of the similarity and the recommended action.
Opposition Filing: Where we recommend opposition, we file the Notice of Opposition within the four-month window on your instruction.
Portfolio Reports: Monthly summary reports for clients with multiple trademark registrations.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do you monitor for my trademark?
We monitor the IP India database and the weekly Trademarks Journal publication every week. New applications are published every Thursday. We review each publication and alert you within 24 hours of identifying a potentially conflicting filing.
What happens when you find a conflict?
We send you a written conflict alert containing the details of the conflicting application, our assessment of the degree of similarity, the risk level, and our recommendation on whether to oppose. You then decide whether to instruct us to file a Notice of Opposition.
Can I set up a watch service for marks not yet registered?
Yes — we can monitor for marks that are pending registration as well as marks that are registered. We can also monitor for your brand name in classes you have not filed in, to alert you to third party filings that could affect your future expansion plans.
Is the watch service available for multiple trademark registrations?
Yes — we offer portfolio monitoring for clients with multiple registrations. Monthly summary reports covering all monitored marks are provided. Portfolio pricing is available — contact us for a quote based on the number of marks.
If I get a conflict alert, do I have to oppose?
No — the decision to oppose is always yours. We provide our professional assessment and recommendation, but we only file an opposition on your specific instruction. Some conflicts may be low risk and not worth opposing. Others require immediate action. We advise and you decide.
Protect Your Trademark After Registration
Weekly monitoring — conflict alerts within 24 hours — opposition filed within the four-month window. Free consultation to set up.