Trademark Withdrawal: A Step Towards Giving Up Your Trademark Rights
Trademark withdrawal is a formal process that allows an applicant or the holder of a registered trademark to voluntarily withdraw their trademark application or registration. If you no longer wish to pursue your trademark application or continue holding a trademark registration, the withdrawal process enables you to relinquish your claim. Apnaa Filing helps you navigate through the entire trademark withdrawal procedure with ease and expertise.
Why Trademark Withdrawal is Important?
Trademark withdrawal can happen at any stage of the trademark registration process—either before the trademark is registered or after registration. The reason for withdrawal could be personal or business-related. Whether it’s because of a change in business strategy, a branding decision, or a simple error, it’s essential to follow the correct process to ensure that your trademark rights are properly relinquished.
Reasons for Trademark Withdrawal:
- Business Strategy Change: If the trademark is no longer relevant to your brand or business goals.
- Trademark Conflicts: If there is an opposition or objection, and the applicant no longer wishes to contest it.
- Trademark Infringement: If it is determined that the trademark might infringe on another entity's rights.
- Duplicate Filing: If a duplicate application has been made for the same trademark, leading to confusion.
- Error in Filing: In case there was an error in filing the trademark application (e.g., wrong trademark class, incorrect owner details).
- Cost Considerations: If the applicant no longer wants to proceed with the registration due to costs associated with the registration process.
How to Withdraw a Trademark Application or Registration?
- Before Registration: If the trademark is still under examination or not yet registered, the applicant can file a request for withdrawal of the application.
- You must file the withdrawal request with the Registrar of Trademarks along with a formal letter that mentions your intention to withdraw the application.
- Upon approval, the Registrar will mark the application as withdrawn.
- After Registration: If the trademark is already registered, you can apply for the withdrawal of the registration.
- A formal request, along with supporting documents, will be submitted to the Registrar.
- The trademark will be officially removed from the records, and the withdrawal will be reflected in the trademark registry.
- Filing of Form: In both cases (before and after registration), you will need to file a Form TM-M for the withdrawal process.
- The form must be signed and submitted to the Trademark Registry.
- Processing Time: The processing time for a trademark withdrawal is relatively quick, typically ranging from 2 to 3 weeks, depending on the complexity of the case and the stage of the trademark process.
- Outcome of Withdrawal: Once the trademark application or registration is withdrawn, it will no longer hold any legal validity.
- You are free from any associated legal obligations or liabilities related to the trademark.
Why Choose Apnaa Filing for Trademark Withdrawal?
- Professional Guidance: We ensure that your trademark withdrawal process is completed smoothly, with expert legal advice at every step.
- Efficient Processing: We handle all paperwork and submissions to the Registrar, ensuring your withdrawal request is processed efficiently.
- Time-Saving: We save you time by managing the entire withdrawal process, so you can focus on your business or branding decisions.
Trademark withdrawal may seem simple, but it involves proper documentation and procedure. Let Apnaa Filing take care of the technicalities while you make informed decisions for your business.