The Trademark Law Masterclass

A complete, practical course on Indian trademark law

Whether you are naming a startup, replying to an examination report, or planning to sell abroad, this masterclass takes you through the whole life of a trademark: choosing it, filing it, defending it and taking it global. It is a recorded video course - each module is a slide-based presentation with a clear voiceover in plain English, real Indian examples and a little humour to keep the law memorable. Example businesses are invented; the court cases named are real, public decisions.

Built for anyone who deals with a brand name

By the end of this course

• Judge whether a name or logo is likely to be registrable before you spend money on it.
• Search the register, choose classes, and file a trademark application correctly.
• Read an examination report and plan a well-judged reply to it.
• Understand infringement, passing off and the available enforcement options.
• Decide when licensing, assignment or franchising makes sense - and avoid common contract pitfalls.
• Plan and file an international trademark application through the Madrid System.

Part 1: From Registering Your Name to Defending It

Foundations, pre-filing checks, filing, infringement, licensing and enforcement - 7 modules plus one bonus module,

Part 2: Filing, Replying & Going Global

Five modules, - the stages that decide whether a trademark is actually registered: a precise filing, a well-judged reply to objections and, when ready, an international filing.

Taught by Adv. Shantanu Jain

This course is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Laws, fees and procedures change, so verify the current position before acting on any filing or dispute. The syllabus may be updated as the law develops.