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Zolvit (previously VakilSearch) offers a comprehensive International Trademark Registration Service under the Madrid Protocol, enabling Indian businesses to protect their brands in over 120 countries through a single streamlined application. This service is ideal for MSMEs, startups, expanding brands, and overseas companies seeking reliable and efficient trademark registration globally. The process starts with a thorough brand name search and filing via the Indian Trademark Office, which forwards the application to WIPO. WIPO then circulates the application to designated countries where each jurisdiction independently examines and approves or rejects the trademark. The service provides 10-year protection renewable indefinitely, covers major trade markets including the EU, US, and UK, and ensures unified tracking through a WIPO-managed system. Additional assistance for documentation, application filing, follow-ups, and handling objections is provided. Zolvit ensures expert navigation through varied international trademark law landscapes, offering a cost-effective, time-efficient solution for global brand security.
Key Features
| Features | Description |
|---|---|
| Number of Countries Covered | 120+ countries under the Madrid Protocol |
| Application Process | Single application filed via Indian Trademark Office and forwarded to WIPO |
| Protection Duration | 10 years with option to renew indefinitely |
| Brand Types Protectable | Wordmarks, Logos, Taglines |
| Unified Tracking System | WIPO-managed centralized application tracking |
| Target Users | MSMEs, Startups, Brand Expansions, Overseas Brands |
| Renewal Period | Every 10 years |
| Additional Services | Brand name search, objection handling, filing assistance |
| Coverage of Major Trade Zones | Includes Europe (EU), USA, UK, and other major jurisdictions |
| Fee Structure | ₹35,000 per country plus government and contractor fees, taxes applicable |
| Attributes | Description |
|---|---|
| Initial Filing Requirement | Trademark must be registered or applied in India (except for foreign applicants applying from their home country) |
| Estimated Processing Time | Filing within days; approval between 6-18 months depending on country |
| Handling of Objections | Charged additionally, based on issue complexity in each country |
| Fees Include | Application filing, documentation assistance, WIPO forwarding, follow-ups |
| Exclusions | Objection fees, government fees for countries, contractor fees, and renewal costs |
| Post-Approval Certificate | Issued by WIPO upon successful registration |
| Languages Supported | Trademark filings compliant with Madrid Protocol languages (English, French, Spanish) |
| Service Provider | Zolvit (formerly VakilSearch) |
| Prices Effective From | 21-April-2025; subject to change |
| Applicability | Applicable for Indian applicants and foreign applicants from their own country |
*Disclaimer: The above description has been AI-generated and has not been audited or verified for accuracy. It is recommended to verify product details independently before making any purchasing decisions.
Yes, as long as the startup has an Indian trademark application or registration, it can apply for international registration via the Madrid Protocol using this service.
If any country rejects the trademark, registrations in other countries where approval is granted remain valid. However, fees already paid are non-refundable.
Yes, the Madrid Protocol allows adding countries later under the same international registration through subsequent designations.
No, ₹35,000 plus applicable taxes apply per country. Additional government and contractor fees are also extra.
Zolvit facilitates expert communication and response filing for objections in each country, though additional charges apply based on complexity.
Yes, registration protection lasts 10 years and must be renewed every decade through WIPO. Zolvit can assist with renewal filings.
Yes, individual Indian citizens or entities with an Indian TM filing are eligible to use this service.
No, foreign applicants applying from their home country are not required to have an Indian trademark registration prior to filing.
Brand: zolvit (previously vakilsearch)
Country Of Origin: India
International trademark registration under the Madrid Protocol lets Indian businesses register their mark in 120+ countries with a single application. Filing is done through the Indian Trademark Office and forwarded to WIPO. Once cleared by WIPO, each country examines the application under its own laws.
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Next Steps / What to Expect:
Note : If a citizen or entity of any other country is initiating the international application from their home country, this condition (of having an Indian trademark) will not be applicable.
Key Features:
| Question | Answer |
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| What can I Trademark? |
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| What is included in the ₹35,000 fee? | Filing for one country, documentation assistance, WIPO application, and follow-ups |
| What additional charges will I incur? | Government Fees of the country and class to be applied, contractor fees (who represent your filing in that country), objection handling are charged extra. Refer to the table below to know the current charges. Note: They may be subject to change as per actual date of filing. |
| Are objections included? | No. Each objection handling will incur additional charges |
| Can I file for multiple countries? | Yes. ₹35,000 + tax applies per country |
| What happens if one country rejects it? | Registration in other countries remains valid, but fees are non-refundable |
| Is it mandatory to register in India first? | Yes. Indian entities must have a national TM registration or application before applying internationally. A citizen or entity of any other country initiating the international application from their home country is not subject to this requirement. |
| How long does it take? | Filing in a few days; approvals vary by country (6–18 months) |
| What is the renewal period? | Every 10 years |
| Can individuals apply too? | Yes. Any Indian business or individual with an Indian TM filing is eligible |
| Charges | Effective from 21-April-2025. Note: Prices are subject to change due to:
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