Frequently Asked Questions

Trade Mark

  • A trademark is crucial for safeguarding your brand's identity and reputation. It distinguishes your products or services from competitors', fostering customer trust and loyalty. With a trademark, you gain exclusive rights to use your brand name, logo, or slogan, protecting against unauthorized use or imitation by others. This legal protection extends your brand's reach, enhancing its value and marketability. Additionally, trademarks can be valuable assets, contributing to business growth and attracting investors or buyers. By securing a trademark, you ensure long-term recognition and success for your business, establishing a solid foundation for future expansion and innovation.

  • The TM symbol is used to indicate that a word, phrase, or logo is being used as a trademark, but it's not officially registered with the government. It's a way to claim ownership of a mark and put others on notice. On the other hand, the ® symbol is used for registered trademarks. It means that the trademark has been officially registered with the government, providing legal protection and exclusive rights to its owner. In simple terms, TM is for trademarks that are claimed but not officially registered, while ® is for trademarks that are officially registered and protected by law.

  • The time it takes to register a trademark can vary, but typically it ranges from about 6 months to a year or more. This process involves several steps, including conducting a trademark search, preparing and filing the application, and waiting for examination and approval by the trademark office. Factors like the complexity of the mark and any potential objections can affect the timeline. Once approved, it's important to maintain the trademark by renewing it periodically. While it might seem like a long wait, it's worth it to protect your brand and prevent others from using similar marks.

  • You can trademark words, logos, slogans, and even sounds or colors! Basically, anything that uniquely identifies your brand can be trademarked. For example, think of famous logos like the golden arches of McDonald's or catchy slogans like Nike's "Just Do It." These trademarks help companies stand out and protect their brand from others copying or using similar things. So, whether it's a name, symbol, or even a jingle, if it's special to your brand, you can probably trademark it to keep it safe!

  • If someone is using your trademark without permission, first gather evidence like photos or documents showing the infringement. Then, contact them asking them to stop. If they refuse, consider sending a cease-and-desist letter through a lawyer, which formally demands they stop using your trademark. If the infringement continues, you may need to take legal action, like filing a lawsuit. Remember, it's important to act promptly to protect your rights, but always seek legal advice to understand your options fully.

Title Search

  • A property title search is the process of examining public records from Sub-Registry Office to gather information about the ownership history and legal rights associated with a particular land or property.

    The goal of a title search is to verify that the seller has a legal right to sell the property and to identify any potential issues or encumbrances that may affect the property's title.

    If an error is identified in the property title during the preparation of the title search report, the buyer is promptly advised or cautioned against proceeding with the purchase. This comprehensive examination is essential in preventing potential legal disputes that may arise after the property is acquired, ensuring a smooth and secure real estate transaction for all parties involved.

    Property is a long-term investment and should be free from any potential legal disputes and encumbrances.

    This is why title search should is the first and the most important step towards any property purchase. Now that you know the importance of title search, let’s see how we can assist you your title search.

  • Step 1 – Fill the contact form with correct information. Please mention what exactly you require so that we have a clear understanding when we call back.

    Step 2 – You will receive a call within 24 hours from our experts to understand your requirements.

    Step 3 – We will recommend you the best plan suited for your needs. You will be required to make an advance payment of 50%.

    Step 4 – We will conduct the preliminary title search for your property and arrange a consultation call with a real estate lawyer.

    Step 5 – Post consultation call, the lawyer will draft a sale deed for you to execute. Once deed is executed, we will get it registered at the SRO.

    Step 6 – If you have any further queries, feel free to reach out to us at contactus@lawyantra.com

  • There is no standard list of documents and different properties may require different documents. Without seeing the property document, it is difficult to say what further documents are required. However, for simplicity, we will need the basic Index II to begin with.

  • Our Expert Searchers go to the Sub-Registry Office to the locate your property history of at least 13 years and report their findings to a Real Estate Lawyer. The lawyer summarizes the findings and prepares the TSR. He then uploads it on our portal for you to download.

  • TSR is a very detailed report on the property and should broadly cover the below:

    1) Details about the measurement, location, nature and description of the property.

    2) Details about present owner the property such as the name and address of the owner and whether the present owner is an individual, company, or legal entity.

    3) Property transfer history which includes the timeline of the transactions done on the property.

    4) Descriptions of deeds, records and documents scrutinized.

    5) Whether there is any third-party interest in the property.

    6) It will state whether there is any case pending against the property, but this cannot be said without searching the court record.

    7) It will state whether the property title is clear and marketable.

    8) In addition, any specific opinions, suggestions, or comments can be added to the conclusion of the search report.