Trademark Search in Ranchi
Find out whether your brand name or logo is safe to use and register. We search the Registry for identical and similar marks and give you a clear risk report.
Avoid costly rebranding later
Before you print packaging, build a website or file an application, it pays to check whether someone else already owns a similar mark. A conflict can lead to rejection, an opposition or a legal notice after you have invested in your brand.
We search the Trade Marks Registry for identical marks and for marks that look or sound similar in your classes of goods or services, review pending applications, and give you a clear report with our assessment of risk and suggested next steps.
When to do a trademark search
- Before choosing or finalising a business or brand name
- Before filing a trademark application
- Before launching a new product, logo or domain
- When you receive a legal notice and want to check the other mark
- When buying a brand or business and checking its marks
Why get it done by experts
Thorough search
We look beyond exact matches to similar sound and appearance.
Clear risk report
A practical assessment, not just a list of marks.
Smarter decisions
Choose a mark that is more likely to be registered.
Save rebranding costs
Catch problems before you invest in packaging and marketing.
Keep these ready
Scanned copies are enough to begin. We tell you if anything else is needed for your case.
What to share
- The name, logo or slogan you want searched
- The goods or services it will be used for
- Any alternate names you are considering
- Where you plan to use the mark
What you receive
- List of identical and similar marks found
- Status of those marks, such as registered or pending
- Our assessment of conflict and risk
- Recommendations on the best way forward
How Around Tax works for you
Free consultation
We understand your brand and your plans.
Select classes
We identify the relevant classes of goods or services.
Search the Registry
We run identical, phonetic and visual searches.
Review results
We analyse the marks found and their status.
Report and advice
We send you a report and recommend whether to proceed, modify or change the mark.
What happens after
These are the usual follow-up steps. We can handle them for you.
- File the trademark application if the mark is clear
- Modify the mark if the risk is high
- Consider checking domain names and social handles
- Start using ™ once you file
- Consider watching the Journal for conflicting filings
Common questions
Is a trademark search mandatory?
No, but it is strongly recommended. Filing without a search risks objections, opposition and wasted fees.
Does a clear search guarantee registration?
No. A search reduces risk, but the Registry and third parties can still raise objections, and not every right is visible in the database.
What does the search cover?
Identical marks and marks that are similar in appearance or sound, in the relevant classes, including pending applications.
Can unregistered brands also create a problem?
Yes. Businesses that have used a name for long can have rights even without registration, so we also advise on practical risks.
How long does a search take?
Usually quick for a single mark. We tell you the timeline when you share your details.
This page is general guidance based on the Trade Marks Act, 1999 and the Trade Marks Rules, 2017 as we understand them. Government fees, forms, timelines and procedures change, and every case is different, so we confirm the latest position for your mark before we begin. We are not a law firm, and outcomes before the Registry cannot be guaranteed.
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