Trademark Rectification Services with Mequintrax

You should file for rectification if there are wrong details, false claims, non-use of a trademark, misrepresentation, or errors in the register that may affect your brand rights

Any aggrieved person, trademark owner, or third party who finds an error or misrepresentation in the trademark register can apply for rectification or cancellation under Indian trademark law.

Trademark Rectification is filed using Form TM-O with the Indian Trademark Office. It is used to remove wrong entries, correct errors, or cancel a wrongly registered trademark.

✅ Yes. If a trademark is wrongly registered, misused, or not used for five consecutive years, any party can apply for rectification or cancellation of trademark registration.

The process usually takes 6 to 12 months, depending on opposition, counterstatements, and hearings before the Registrar of Trademarks. Timely filings and responses help avoid unnecessary delays.

The main grounds include non-use of a trademark, false claims, wrong entries, misrepresentation, errors in owner details, conflicting trademarks, or non-compliance with the Trade Marks Act, 1999

While you can file rectification yourself, hiring an IP lawyer or expert like Mequintrax ensures accurate drafting, strong representation, and higher chances of successful rectification approval.

The Registrar examines the petition, issues notices, allows counterstatements, and conducts hearings if needed. A decision is then made to rectify, cancel, or maintain the trademark registration.