📘 Introduction:
Many individuals and startups ask:
> "I haven’t registered a company yet. Can I still trademark my logo?"
The short answer is: Yes, you can.
This blog explains how and why any individual or sole proprietor can protect their brand logo legally through trademark registration in India — even before forming a company!
🖼️ Who Can Apply for a Trademark in India?
🔹 ✅ Individuals
🔹 ✅ Sole Proprietors
🔹 ✅ Partnership Firms
🔹 ✅ LLPs / Private Limited Companies
🔹 ✅ Trusts / NGOs / Societies
👉 You don’t need a company incorporation certificate to file a trademark.
🔐 What You Need to Trademark a Logo:
📄 Clear Logo Design (PNG/JPG format)
🧾 Applicant Details (Name, Address, ID Proof)
🧾 Form TM-48 (Authorization for filing)
🗂️ Trademark Class Selection (based on business activity)
📝 Optional: Proof of logo usage (invoices, brochures, social media)
💡 Why Trademark Early (Before Company Registration)?
✅ Secures your brand identity even before launch
✅ Prevents others from copying or filing the same logo
✅ Lets you use ™ symbol instantly
✅ Registration is later transferable to your company name when incorporated
🔁 Can I Transfer the Trademark to My Company Later?
Yes ✅
After your company is incorporated, you can assign the trademark from your name to the company name by filing an Assignment Request (Form TM-P). This maintains continuity and brand rights.
🚫 What If I Delay Trademark Filing?
❌ Someone else might file a similar logo
❌ You may lose brand ownership or face opposition
❌ Rebranding can be expensive and legally risky
🧠 Bonus Tip:
✔️ File under your own name as early as possible
✔️ Mention "Proposed to be used" if not yet in commercial use
✔️ Maintain design originality to avoid Section 11 objections
🛡️ Need Help Filing Your Logo as an Individual?
We’ll help you:
✔️ Choose correct class
✔️ Prepare Form TM-A & TM-48
✔️ Upload logo and documents
✔️ Track progress until certificate
📲 Contact Us:
🌐 Website: www.SecureMyTM.com
📩 Email: info@securemytm.com
📌 Disclaimer:
> This content is for educational purposes only. For personalized assistance with trademark filing, contact our legal team at SecureMyTM.com.
