{"id":2563,"date":"2025-04-22T12:55:09","date_gmt":"2025-04-22T12:55:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lawsikho.com\/blog\/?p=2563"},"modified":"2025-04-22T12:55:11","modified_gmt":"2025-04-22T12:55:11","slug":"how-to-get-a-well-known-trademark-in-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lawsikho.com\/blog\/how-to-get-a-well-known-trademark-in-india\/","title":{"rendered":"From local fame to legal fame: How to get a well-known trademark in India"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>In this article, I will outline the process of obtaining a well-known trademark status in India.&nbsp; This article breaks down legal criteria under the Trade Marks Act, navigates the application process, and compares judicial and administrative routes using real-world case studies. Whether you are an IP lawyer, brand owner, or just curious about trademark law, this piece demystifies the legal path from popularity to protection.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>Table of Contents<\/h2><nav><ol><li><a href=\"#introduction\">Introduction\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#what-is-a-well-known-trademark\">What is a well-known trademark?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#boxes-to-be-ticked\">Boxes to be ticked\u00a0<\/a><ol><li><a href=\"#section-11-6-the-core-criteria\">Section 11(6) \u2013 The Core Criteria<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#section-11-7-international-fame-counts-too\">Section 11(7) \u2013 International fame counts too<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#section-11-8-registration-\u2260-recognition\">Section 11(8) \u2013 Registration \u2260 recognition<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#section-11-9-no-need-for-use-in-all-classes\">Section 11(9) \u2013 No need for use in all classes<\/a><\/li><\/ol><\/li><li><a href=\"#how-to-apply-for-a-well-known-trademark\">How to apply for a well-known trademark?\u00a0<\/a><ol><li><a href=\"#step-1-fill-form-tm-m\">Step 1: Fill form TM-M<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#step-2-pay-the-fee\">Step 2: Pay the fee<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#step-3-submit-detailed-evidence\">Step 3: Submit detailed evidence<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#step-4-examination-and-publication\">Step 4: Examination and publication<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#step-5-lifetime-listing\">Step 5: Lifetime listing<\/a><\/li><\/ol><\/li><li><a href=\"#a-step-by-step-look-at-form-tm-m\">A step-by-step look at form TM-M<\/a><ol><li><a href=\"#basic-structure-of-form-tm-m\">Basic structure of form TM-M\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#filing\">Filing<\/a><\/li><\/ol><\/li><li><a href=\"#the-judicial-route-when-recognition-comes-from-courtrooms\">The judicial route: When recognition comes from courtrooms<\/a><ol><li><a href=\"#when-does-this-happen\">When does this happen?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#examples-of-judicial-recognition\">Examples of judicial recognition<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#pros-and-cons-of-the-judicial-route\">Pros and cons of the judicial route<\/a><\/li><\/ol><\/li><li><a href=\"#what-happens-after\">What happens after?<\/a><ol><li><a href=\"#what-does-it-mean-for-the-restaurant-chain-now\">What does it mean for the restaurant chain now?<\/a><\/li><\/ol><\/li><\/ol><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"introduction\">Introduction&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>On March 11, 2025, the Delhi High Court officially recognised the &#8220;Taj&#8221; trademark, owned by the Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL), as a well-known trademark under the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.indiacode.nic.in\/bitstream\/123456789\/15427\/1\/the_trade_marks_act%2C_1999.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-secondary-color\">Trade Marks Act, 1999<\/mark><\/a>. This designation provides the brand with enhanced legal protection, even in unrelated industries, safeguarding it against unauthorised use and infringement<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When this happened, for Ishaan Malhotra, founder of a wildly popular Indian fusion restaurant chain, it wasn\u2019t just another headline; it was a spark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He stared at the article on his phone while sipping filter coffee at one of his outlets. The recognition of \u201cTaj\u201d wasn\u2019t just about a name; it was about legacy, legal muscle, and being untouchable in the business of brands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That is when it hit him, \u201cCould my brand be next?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ishaan&#8217;s restaurant chain, \u201cMasalaTrail\u201d, had grown from a single Mumbai outlet into a 50-location powerhouse known for reinventing Indian street food with global flair. The restaurant had grown in popularity steadily, and he continued to open restaurants in several cities in India. Customers adored it, food critics sang praises, and influencers would pop by frequently.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But popularity was not enough. Ishaan knew that in the world of IP, goodwill needs legal guardrails. If MasalaTrail was to become a legacy brand, it needed more than buzz, it needed protection. Specifically, well-known trademark protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-a-well-known-trademark\">What is a well-known trademark?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cTechnically speaking, Ishaan,\u201d I said, as I flipped open my laptop, \u201ca well-known trademark is a mark that the general public associates with specific goods or services, even if they have not directly used them.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We were seated in a corner booth at MasalaTrail\u2019s flagship outlet in Mumbai. The aroma of ghee-roasted makhan buns filled the air, but Ishaan was all ears.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIt is not just about having a trademark,\u201d I continued. \u201cIt is about having a trademark that means something. That resonates so strongly with people that even if someone tried to use your name in a totally different industry, like shoes or beauty products, they would immediately think, \u2018Hey, that is MasalaTrail, the restaurant!\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ishaan nodded slowly, stirring his coffee. \u201cSo it is like&#8230; super trademark status?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cExactly,\u201d I said. \u201cThe legal term comes from section <a href=\"https:\/\/www.indiacode.nic.in\/show-data?actid=AC_CEN_11_60_00004_199947_1517807323972&amp;orderno=2#:~:text=(zg)%20well%20known%20trade%20mark,indicating%20a%20connection%20in%20the\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-secondary-color\">2(zg)<\/mark><\/a> of the Trade Marks Act, 1999. It defines a well-known trademark as one which, in the mind of a significant section of the public, connects the goods or services to the original brand, even without them directly engaging with it.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is what a trademark is according to section <a href=\"https:\/\/www.indiacode.nic.in\/show-data?actid=AC_CEN_11_60_00004_199947_1517807323972&amp;orderno=2#:~:text=(zg)%20well%20known%20trade%20mark,indicating%20a%20connection%20in%20the\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-secondary-color\">2(zb)<\/mark><\/a> of the Trademark Act, 1999, &#8211;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>(zb) trade mark means a mark capable of being represented graphically and which is capable of distinguishing the goods or services of one person from those of others and may include shape of goods, their packaging and combination of colours;&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And well-known trademark is under section<a href=\"https:\/\/www.indiacode.nic.in\/show-data?actid=AC_CEN_11_60_00004_199947_1517807323972&amp;orderno=2#:~:text=(zg)%20well%20known%20trade%20mark,indicating%20a%20connection%20in%20the\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-secondary-color\">2(zg)<\/mark><\/a> where it says &#8211;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>well known trade mark, in relation to any goods or services, means a mark which has become so to the substantial segment of the public which uses such goods or receives such services that the use of such mark in relation to other goods or services would be likely to be taken as indicating a connection in the course of trade or rendering of services between those goods or services and a person using the mark in relation to the first-mentioned goods or services.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cLike how everyone knows TATA, even if they have never bought a car or stayed in their hotels?\u201d Ishaan asked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cSpot on. And just like the court did with Taj, if we play this right, we could get MasalaTrail on that list.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXcLRmlU-gcihOKhTyCuZeMKGZkF1Sxy1pdYSN8NebpvioB7McpD15eEm0iLPoAOX-GPZ_ih-UlfkJ0qpyv0hruOwbkYJxkZ0f7-n6Gk4yRYol9_1V7z7gL5HoCH-klUFh44qSRyRQ?key=GOtWD5m44D5lIh9mpgFdHVpp\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXcCpcRl_jLRCG5BGKw9mkbva3ItAY6ezNKsxeiPAZeL2FTsFZMSHapyU6txDGCfOU7_NHwfvJWi8S3a7CXyIq75ezldQWiH4_2voPKikEhJaQqWrLKKqfieBc-hToVo_CXOh_GeWA?key=GOtWD5m44D5lIh9mpgFdHVpp\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXc40RgRJjeAc72fcdzMz5SVm71fOLMYZigDA5rtNmDRGb_qvN6qTWqndas6omB_NYqOmbxD5YRlYjL7JnAcA8tMZ8RRttKZrjGolXEYNc3R8npBCaINgGnDmmuR7C-tRxGfzfHFmg?key=GOtWD5m44D5lIh9mpgFdHVpp\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I opened some images on my laptop and turned to Ishaan, \u201cYou see these? You can recognise them, right?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWell, yes. Merc, Lacoste, and Warner Bros.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cYes! And what if I ask you to think about Lego\u2019s logo? You can see it, right?. It is because these marks are known so well by people.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cYour brand, too, is known all over India, and people immediately recognise your brand when they see the mark. But let us take a look at what all we need to go over for yours to be applicable.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"boxes-to-be-ticked\">Boxes to be ticked&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I had a PDF of the Trade Marks Act open on screen, and a highlighted section blinked at the top, section <a href=\"https:\/\/www.indiacode.nic.in\/show-data?abv=null&amp;statehandle=null&amp;actid=AC_CEN_11_60_00004_199947_1517807323972&amp;orderno=11&amp;orgactid=AC_CEN_11_60_00004_199947_1517807323972\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-secondary-color\">11(6)<\/mark><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis is where it all begins.\u201d, I said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"section-11-6-the-core-criteria\">Section 11(6) \u2013 The Core Criteria<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\"><em>(6) The Registrar shall, while determining whether a trade mark is a well-known trade mark, take into account any fact which he considers relevant for determining a trade mark as a well-known trade mark including&#8211;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\"><em>(i) the knowledge or recognition of that trade mark in the relevant section of the public including knowledge in India obtained as a result of promotion of the trade mark;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\"><em>(ii) the duration, extent and geographical area of any use of that trade mark;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\"><em>(iii) the duration, extent and geographical area of any promotion of the trade mark, including advertising or publicity and presentation, at fairs or exhibition of the goods or services to which the trade mark applies;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\"><em>(iv) the duration and geographical area of any registration of or any application for registration of that trade mark under this Act to the extent that they reflect the use or recognition of the trade mark;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\"><em>(v) the record of successful enforcement of the rights in that trade mark, in particular the extent to which the trade mark has been recognised as a well-known trade mark by any court or Registrar under that record.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis section lays out what the Registrar must consider when deciding if a trademark is well-known. Think of it like a checklist.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I listed them one by one:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Extent of recognition among the public<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cHow many people know your brand? Not just in your city, but across India, or even internationally. With MasalaTrail, the influencer videos and food blogs help a lot here.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Duration, extent and geographical area of use<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cHow long have you been using the trademark, how widely has it been used, and in what regions. The longer and broader, the better.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Extent of promotion<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis includes ad campaigns, press coverage, social media following, collaborations with celebrities, anything that shows you have built public awareness intentionally.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"4\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Registrations or applications in India or abroad<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIf you have already registered or applied for your trademark in India and other countries, that strengthens your case.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"5\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Successful enforcement<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cHave you ever enforced your trademark rights? Won an opposition, sent a cease-and-desist, or fought an infringer? If you have defended your brand, that is big.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ishaan raised an eyebrow. \u201cSo, we basically have to prove that MasalaTrail is not just a restaurant chain, it is a brand that lives rent-free in people\u2019s heads?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cExactly,\u201d I grinned. \u201cIt is not just about paperwork. It is about showing you have earned your place in the public\u2019s imagination.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"section-11-7-international-fame-counts-too\">Section 11(7) \u2013 International fame counts too<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIf MasalaTrail is known outside India,\u201d I continued, \u201clike among NRIs in Dubai or London, that counts too. Section <a href=\"https:\/\/www.indiacode.nic.in\/show-data?abv=null&amp;statehandle=null&amp;actid=AC_CEN_11_60_00004_199947_1517807323972&amp;orderno=11&amp;orgactid=AC_CEN_11_60_00004_199947_1517807323972\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-secondary-color\">11(7)<\/mark><\/a> says even foreign recognition can help determine a mark\u2019s well-known status in India.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"section-11-8-registration-\u2260-recognition\">Section <a href=\"https:\/\/www.indiacode.nic.in\/show-data?abv=null&amp;statehandle=null&amp;actid=AC_CEN_11_60_00004_199947_1517807323972&amp;orderno=11&amp;orgactid=AC_CEN_11_60_00004_199947_1517807323972\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">11(8)<\/a> \u2013 Registration \u2260 recognition<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cHere is the twist: even if your trademark is not<mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-secondary-color\"> <\/mark><a href=\"https:\/\/lawsikho.com\/blog\/legal-framework-for-protecting-designs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-secondary-color\">registered<\/mark><\/a>, the Registrar can still declare it well-known. That is how powerful this status is. You just need to show recognition.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"section-11-9-no-need-for-use-in-all-classes\">Section 11(9) \u2013 No need for use in all classes<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAnother myth,\u201d I said, \u201cis that you must be using your mark in every class of goods or services. But<mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-secondary-color\"> <\/mark><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indiacode.nic.in\/show-data?abv=null&amp;statehandle=null&amp;actid=AC_CEN_11_60_00004_199947_1517807323972&amp;orderno=11&amp;orgactid=AC_CEN_11_60_00004_199947_1517807323972\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-secondary-color\">11(9)<\/mark><\/a> makes it clear, you don\u2019t. Your mark can still be declared well-known even if it is only used in, say, Class 43 (restaurants) and not others.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXcFlAQORUeJxdglwCPEuQNMsb2moSX_WGQcHMI7aoBUiK5yitaT7A6HLY6_qzT1VUMI6fI62Qdb29cyflkFzgDYE0NM6Y9TS_ii_IksVfG838aICokt3VQgz2or9_hBg1GwRT51iQ?key=GOtWD5m44D5lIh9mpgFdHVpp\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Ishaan scribbled notes in his journal. \u201cOkay, so if I want MasalaTrail to be like Taj, I need to show long-term use, massive public recognition, national media presence, maybe a few enforcement actions&#8230; and possibly international buzz?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cExactly. And once we have gathered all that,\u201d I said, \u201cwe can go two ways: ask the Registrar to include it in the well-known list under Rule <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ipindia.gov.in\/TM-Rules-2017.htm#124\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-secondary-color\">124<\/mark><\/a> or wait for a court to declare it during litigation.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rule <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ipindia.gov.in\/TM-Rules-2017.htm#124\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-secondary-color\">124<\/mark> <\/a>of <a href=\"https:\/\/ipindia.gov.in\/TM-Rules-2017.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-secondary-color\">Trademark Rules, 2017<\/mark><\/a> &#8211;\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\"><em>Determination of Well Known Trademark by Registrar. \u2014 (1) Any person may, on an application in Form TM-M and after payment of fee as mentioned in First schedule, request the Registrar for determination of a trademark as well-known. Such request shall be accompanied by a statement of case along with all the evidence and documents relied by the applicant in support of his claim.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\"><em>(2) The Registrar shall, while determining the trademark as well-known take in to account the provisions of sub section (6) to (9) of section <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indiacode.nic.in\/show-data?abv=null&amp;statehandle=null&amp;actid=AC_CEN_11_60_00004_199947_1517807323972&amp;orderno=11&amp;orgactid=AC_CEN_11_60_00004_199947_1517807323972\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-secondary-color\">11<\/mark><\/em><\/a><em>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\"><em>(3) For the purpose of determination, the Registrar may call such documents as he thinks fit.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\"><em>(4) Before determining a trademark as well-known, the Registrar may invite objections from the general public to be filed within thirty days from the date of invitation of such objection.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\"><em>(5) In case the trademark is determined as well-known, the same shall be published in the trademark Journal and included in the list of well-known trademarks maintained by the Registrar.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\"><em>(6) The Registrar may, at any time, if it is found that a trademark has been erroneously or inadvertently included or is no longer justified to be in the list of well-known trademarks, remove the same from the list after providing due opportunity of hearing to the concerned party.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ishaan leaned back in the booth, thoughtful. \u201cLet us go the Registrar route. I don\u2019t want to wait for a court case.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cYes, another advantage is that under section 11(10), the Registrar must protect well-known trademarks by refusing or cancelling registrations of similar marks, considering public knowledge and potential confusion.\u201d, I said.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-apply-for-a-well-known-trademark\">How to apply for a well-known trademark?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The next day, Ishaan was back in my office, a folder full of campaign reports and press clippings under one arm. \u201cAlright,\u201d he said, settling into the chair across my desk, \u201cI want to apply. What do we need to do?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I smiled and said, \u201cGood. That is the formal process under Rule <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ipindia.gov.in\/TM-Rules-2017.htm#124\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-secondary-color\">124<\/mark><\/a> of the Trade Marks Rules, 2017. It is straightforward on paper, but we need to be thorough.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I opened a new tab on her screen, pulled up a document titled Form <a href=\"https:\/\/ipindia.gov.in\/writereaddata\/Portal\/Images\/pdf\/FORM-TM-M.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-secondary-color\">TM-M<\/mark><\/a>, and began to explain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXeuHOAikI1K0iuPREL3Ws_wvtgcDGnq8KN8Kw0Wq-BUj4FIrXcYs8hAa0VZhcvjIH2o6PzaSw8wrjR_vDrFO0ERn4FvsqoypHRIANS2CxF7me70lgIKZU51BtJ44XFsXijRoyCiJQ?key=GOtWD5m44D5lIh9mpgFdHVpp\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-1-fill-form-tm-m\">Step 1: Fill form TM-M<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis is the form we use to make a \u2018Request for Determination of a Trademark as Well-Known\u2019. We will file it electronically through the IP India portal.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ishaan peered at the form. \u201cLooks simple.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIt is deceptively short,\u201d I said. \u201cMost of the work isn\u2019t in the form, it is in the evidence you attach with it.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-2-pay-the-fee\">Step 2: Pay the fee<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cOkay, so registration for a well-known trademark is quite expensive. There is a government fee of \u20b91,00,000 to file this,\u201d I said. \u201cThe fee is non-refundable, but applicants can appeal a rejection under section 91 to the Intellectual Property Appellate Board or seek judicial review, though refunds are rare.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ishaan nodded. \u201cOkay, understood\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-3-submit-detailed-evidence\">Step 3: Submit detailed evidence<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>I flipped open a checklist. \u201cHere is what we will need to include with the form. Each of these is crucial.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cBut before we get to that, have you thought about why Taj got its well-known mark? Let me tell you.\u201d In the case <em>The Indian Hotels Company Limited v. Gaurav Roy Bhatt, 2025, <\/em>the court recognised &#8211;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Legacy and longevity: IHCL has been using the &#8220;Taj&#8221; mark since 1903, starting with The Taj Mahal Palace in Mumbai.\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Global presence: The company operates over 350 hotels across 13 countries, establishing a significant international footprint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Public recognition: The brand has achieved substantial goodwill and recognition among consumers worldwide.\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Marketing and promotion: IHCL has invested heavily in promoting the &#8220;Taj&#8221; brand, contributing to its widespread recognition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cSo let us see what we can do for you.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Trademark registration certificate(s) &#8211;\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;\u201cIf your mark is already registered in India or elsewhere, we include those. Remember, you filed <a href=\"https:\/\/ipindia.gov.in\/writereaddata\/portal\/images\/pdf\/form-tm-a.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TM-A<\/a>? And got your name and logo registered? Include all those certificates here.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Proof of use<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;\u201cInvoices, franchise agreements, business expansion data\u2014anything that shows how long you have been using the mark, and how widely.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Advertising, promotion, press coverage and awards<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;\u201cWe include ad spend figures, digital marketing reports, collaborations, social media statistics, and screenshots of influencer shout-outs.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;\u201cWe can also include newspaper clippings, food magazine features, and any awards MasalaTrail has won.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"4\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Consumer recognition<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIf you have conducted a survey to show public recognition, we will include that. Otherwise, testimonials and customer reviews also help.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"5\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Legal enforcement documents<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;\u201cIf you have ever sent cease-and-desist notices or won an opposition or infringement case, that goes in too.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"6\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Market share data<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAny statistics showing how MasalaTrail compares with other restaurant brands, revenue figures, growth reports, etc.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"7\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Board resolution (if applicable)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;\u201cIf the brand is held by a company, we attach a board resolution authorising the filing.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ishaan blinked. \u201cThat is&#8230; a lot.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I smiled. \u201cYes. But remember, we are not just registering a name. We are proving that your brand is part of public consciousness. The Registrar will review every document to make sure it meets the threshold.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-4-examination-and-publication\">Step 4: Examination and publication<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cOnce we file the form with all the documents,\u201d I continued, \u201cthe Registrar will examine it. If they are satisfied, they will publish your brand name in the Trademarks Journal.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThen it is official?\u201d Ishaan asked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAlmost. The Journal invites objections from the public. If no one opposes, your trademark gets added to the List of Well-Known Marks maintained by the Trade Marks Office.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-5-lifetime-listing\">Step 5: Lifetime listing<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cOnce listed,\u201d I said, \u201cMasalaTrail gets special protection. You can stop infringers even in totally unrelated industries. Think perfumes, clothes, bottled water, anyone trying to ride your brand&#8217;s goodwill can be stopped.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ishaan looked out the window, imagining a day when no knockoff \u2018MasalaTrail Tea\u2019 could pop up on shelves in another country. \u201cLet us do it,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"a-step-by-step-look-at-form-tm-m\">A step-by-step look at form TM-M<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Back in my office, Ishaan was flipping through a printed copy of Form<a href=\"https:\/\/ipindia.gov.in\/writereaddata\/Portal\/Images\/pdf\/FORM-TM-M.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-secondary-color\">TM-M<\/mark><\/a>. \u201cOkay, so what exactly do we write in this form?\u201d he asked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I nodded and pulled up the online version on the IP India portal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cHere is how it goes.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"basic-structure-of-form-tm-m\">Basic structure of form TM-M\u00a0<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>I have mentioned the explanation in red.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Nature of request<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Select:<em> \u2018Request for inclusion of a mark as well-known trademark\u2019<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#f30505\" class=\"has-inline-color\">\u201cThis drop-down tells the Registrar exactly what we are filing for,\u201d I explained. \u201cIt is not a general <\/mark><\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/ipindia.gov.in\/writereaddata\/Portal\/Images\/pdf\/FORM-TM-M.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-secondary-color\"><em>TM-M<\/em><\/mark><\/a><em><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-secondary-color\"> <\/mark><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#f30505\" class=\"has-inline-color\">form, it is specifically under Rule<\/mark><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-secondary-color\"> <\/mark><\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ipindia.gov.in\/TM-Rules-2017.htm#124\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-secondary-color\"><em>124<\/em><\/mark><\/a><em><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#f30505\" class=\"has-inline-color\">.\u201d<\/mark><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Applicant details<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Name: MasalaTrail Hospitality Pvt. Ltd.<\/em><em><br><\/em><em>Address: Registered office address of the company<\/em><em><br><\/em><em>Email &amp; Phone: Official contact details<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#f20d0d\" class=\"has-inline-color\">\u201cIf you are filing as an individual, your name goes here. Since MasalaTrail is a registered company, we will use the company details.\u201d<\/mark><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Agent details (If filed through a lawyer or trademark agent)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Agent Code: Insert trademark agent code, if any<\/em><em><br><\/em><em>Name &amp; Address of Agent: Suma Das, IP Counsel<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#ee0e0e\" class=\"has-inline-color\">\u201cThis is where I come in,\u201d I said. \u201cWe include my details and attach the Power of Attorney, which you will sign.\u201d<\/mark><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4. Grounds for inclusion as a well-known trademark<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#ee0505\" class=\"has-inline-color\">\u201cThis is the most important section,\u201d I said, tapping the screen. \u201cIt is where we write our case, almost like a cover letter to the Registrar.\u201d<\/mark><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\"><em>\u201cThe applicant respectfully submits that the trademark \u2018MasalaTrail\u2019 qualifies as a well-known trademark under section <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indiacode.nic.in\/show-data?abv=null&amp;statehandle=null&amp;actid=AC_CEN_11_60_00004_199947_1517807323972&amp;orderno=11&amp;orgactid=AC_CEN_11_60_00004_199947_1517807323972\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-secondary-color\"><em>11(6)<\/em><\/mark><\/a><em><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-secondary-color\"> <\/mark>of the Trade Marks Act, 1999, based on its extensive use, nationwide reputation, media coverage, consumer recognition, and promotional activities across India and internationally. The brand has been in continuous commercial use since 2015 and operates over 50 restaurants nationwide. The enclosed documents provide evidence of the brand&#8217;s recognition, enforcement history, and association with the applicant\u2019s goods and services.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5. List of supporting documents (uploaded as attachments)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#ed0e0e\" class=\"has-inline-color\">I handed over a document checklist to Ishaan. \u201cWe will scan and upload all of these as annexures, and label them clearly.\u201d<\/mark><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Annexure 1: Trademark registration certificate (India and foreign, if any)<\/em><em><br><\/em><em>Annexure 2: Proof of continuous use \u2013 invoices, expansion plans, restaurant photos<\/em><em><br><\/em><em>Annexure 3: Advertising and promotional materials<\/em><em><br><\/em><em>Annexure 4: Press articles, awards, recognitions<\/em><em><br><\/em><em>Annexure 5: Legal notices\/enforcement actions<\/em><em><br><\/em><em>Annexure 6: Customer testimonials and online reviews<\/em><em><br><\/em><em>Annexure 7: Market share reports, analyst mentions<\/em><em><br><\/em><em>Annexure 8: Board resolution (if company-owned)<\/em><em><br><\/em><em>Annexure 9: Power of Attorney for the agent<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cWe will write a short index and refer to each annexure in the main submission,\u201d I added. \u201cKeep it professional, factual, and clean.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>6. Declaration and signature<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, Ishaan would sign the declaration confirming the facts submitted, and I would sign as the authorised agent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"filing\">Filing<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cOnce everything is uploaded and the \u20b91,00,000 fee is paid online, the application is submitted. Then, we wait.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cFor how long?\u201d Ishaan asked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThere is no fixed timeline,\u201d I admitted. \u201cCould be a few months, mostly 6 &#8211; 12 months. If they are satisfied, they will publish it in the Journal. If they need more details, they will ask.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-judicial-route-when-recognition-comes-from-courtrooms\">The judicial route: When recognition comes from courtrooms<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Later that evening, Ishaan and I were taking a walk, still chatting about the strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cBut,\u201d Ishaan said, \u201cwhat if I had not filed this application? Could I still be recognised as a well-known mark?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cYes,\u201d I nodded. \u201cThat is the judicial route. A court can declare a trademark well-known during litigation, usually in infringement or passing-off suits.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"when-does-this-happen\">When does this happen?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIt usually comes up when someone tries to copy your name or logo. If you sue them for infringement, and the court finds that your brand is so well-recognised that its use in any class would cause confusion, they can declare your mark as \u2018well-known\u2019 in their judgment.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"examples-of-judicial-recognition\">Examples of judicial recognition<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWant a few real-life examples?\u201d I smiled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em><strong>Haldiram India Pvt. Ltd. v. Berachah Sales Corporation (2024)<\/strong><\/em> &#8211; The Delhi High Court declared \u2018Haldiram\u2019s\u2019 well-known.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em><strong>G.D. Pharmaceuticals v. Cento Products (2024)<\/strong><\/em> &#8211; The Delhi High Court recognised \u2018Boroline\u2019 as a well-known trademark.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em><strong>Tata Sons Ltd. v. Manoj Dodia (2011)<\/strong><\/em> \u2013 The Delhi High Court declared TATA as a well-known mark, even though the infringer used it for different products. It recognised &#8220;Tata&#8221; as well-known due to its extensive use and reputation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Infosys Technologies v. Jupiter Infosys (2007 SC)<\/em> <\/strong>\u2013 Infosys was declared well-known based on long-standing reputation and global reach. It protected \u201cInfosys\u201d against dilution.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"pros-and-cons-of-the-judicial-route\">Pros and cons of the judicial route<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Pros:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>No \u20b91,00,000 fee<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Direct declaration in the judgment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Helps during actual infringement disputes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Cons:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You have to be in litigation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Time-consuming and uncertain<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recognition may be limited to specific facts of that case<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>I concluded, \u201cSo if you do not proactively apply through the Registrar, your brand might get well-known status through court. But that usually happens during a fight. And not to mention, it is rare. It fully depends on case-specific evidence. The Registrar route is cleaner and preventive.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ishaan nodded. \u201cNo more waiting for a fight. Let us file.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-happens-after\">What happens after?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Months passed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One afternoon, as monsoon clouds rolled over Mumbai, I was going through the trademark journal and spotted it. Would Ishaan have missed the notification? I called Ishaan and exclaimed, \u201cCheck the latest Trademarks Journal!. Page 47.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ishaan pulled it up on his laptop and scrolled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There it was.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\"><em>MasalaTrail \u2013 Declared as a Well-Known Trademark<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He stared for a long moment, then leaned back and let it sink in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cCongrats,\u201d I said. \u201cYou have joined a very elite list.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-does-it-mean-for-the-restaurant-chain-now\">What does it mean for the restaurant chain now?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Over coffee later that evening, I explained the real benefits, beyond the fancy label.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Protection across all classes &#8211; \u201cEven though your restaurants are in Class 43, your well-known mark now gets protection in every class, Ishaan,\u201d I said.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cSo someone can\u2019t start \u2018MasalaTrail Tea\u2019 in Class 30 or \u2018MasalaTrail Apparel\u2019 in Class 25?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cExactly. If it causes confusion or looks like it is cashing in on your reputation, you can stop them, even if you don\u2019t sell tea or clothes.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>No need to prove goodwill every time &#8211; \u201cBefore this,\u201d I continued, \u201cyou had to prove your brand&#8217;s popularity in every single infringement case. Now, that is settled. The Registrar has acknowledged it. You can directly use that declaration in court.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Easier enforcement at the registry &#8211; Ishaan raised an eyebrow. \u201cSo oppositions?\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWay stronger now. If someone tries to register a deceptively similar mark, the Registry is more likely to refuse it at the examination stage itself, because your mark is officially well-known.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"4\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Global leverage &#8211; \u201cAnd this can support international protection too,\u201d I added. \u201cWhile India\u2019s list of well-known trademarks is not binding in other countries, many, especially Common Law jurisdictions, may take it into account. Plus, under the Paris Convention and the TRIPS Agreement, member countries are required to provide protection to well-known trademarks, even if they are not registered locally.\u201d<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Brand value and investor confidence &#8211; Ishaan smiled. \u201cThis is more than legal. I can already hear my branding guy preparing a new pitch deck for investors.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWell-known status is like a badge of honour. 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