What do you understand by the term Trademark? Discuss the requirements of a valid Trademark with reference to the Indian Law

 ✅ Step-by-Step Trademark Filing (India)

1. Preliminary Trademark Search

Before filing, conduct a trademark availability search at:
🔗 https://ipindiaonline.gov.in/tmrpublicsearch

Search under:

• Wordmark: Peoples Library

• Class: Based on your services (e.g., Class 41 for education/library services)

2. Prepare Trademark Application (Form TM-A)

Applicant Name: Arindam Biswas
Type: Individual
Trademark: Peoples Library
Class: 41 (Education, Library, Cultural Activities)

Document	Required
Trademark Logo	✅ (provided below)
TM-A Form	✅ (draft provided below)
PAN Card & Aadhar (ID proof)	✅ (upload during filing)
TM-48 Form	✅ (if applying through attorney)
User Affidavit (if prior use)	Optional (if claiming use since date)

📄 Draft: Trademark Application (Form TM-A)

1. Applicant Details

• Full Name: Arindam Biswas

• Address: [Your Address]

• State: West Bengal

• Nationality: Indian

• Email ID: [Your Email]

2. Trademark Details

• Trademark Name: Peoples Library

• Type: Word with Logo

• Class: 41

• Description: Educational services, library services, online library resources, cultural and literary services.

• Date of first use (optional): [Only if already using]

3. Upload

• Logo: Attached below

• Power of Attorney (TM-48): See below

• Signature: Applicant or Attorney

📝 TM-48 Form (Power of Attorney)

FORM TM-48  

Form of Authorization of Agent  

Under Rule 21

I/We, Aribendu Biswas, residing at [Your Full Address], hereby authorize [Attorney’s Name & Address], to act as my agent for the purpose of registration of the trademark “Peoples Library”.

Place: [City]  

Date: [DD/MM/YYYY]  

Signature: Aribendu Biswas  

💻 How to File Online

1. Go to: https://ipindiaonline.gov.in

2. Login/Register for “Comprehensive e-Filing Services”

3. Select "New Form Filing" → Form TM-A

4. Fill in trademark details, upload logo and TM-48 (if needed)

5. Pay ₹4,500 (Individual) using online payment

6. Submit and download acknowledgment (Application Number)