Daman and Diu - Apply for LPC (Legal Proceedings Certificate)

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To Apply for LPC (Legal Proceedings Certificate), the applicant has to approach the Registrar of Trademark Offices link

   Note: The applicant has to approach any one of the nearby offices.

2. Applicant has to write a letter to the Registrar of Trademarks requesting the issuance of the LPC, specifying the details of the legal proceedings and the reasons for requesting the LPC.
3. The letter should also include the applicant’s contact details and the details of the trademark for which the LPC is being requested.
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
7. The fee details are mentioned in the “Fees” section of this page.
8. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
9. All applications are processed within a reasonable time, having regard to the particular circumstances of each application, including the completeness of information and documents submitted to the authority by the applicant.
10. The authority may seek additional information from an applicant if this is necessary to assess the application. The authority does not need to deal further with an application until the applicant has provided this additional information.
11. Once everything is accepted the authority will issue the legal proceeding certificate.
12. This entire process can be completed within 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Request Letter
• Copy of the trademark application or registration certificate.
• Copy of the notice of opposition or infringement suit
• Evidence of payment of fees
• Any other document required by the Registrar

Office Locations & Contacts

Trade Marks Registry, Ahmedabad
Examiner of Trade Marks & GI
Trade Marks Registry, Ahmedabad
Boudhik Sampada Bhawan, Near Chanakyapuri overbridge,
Besides AMC City Civic Centre, ghatlodia,
Ahmedabad – 380061,
Phone: 079-27601782

Trade Marks Registry, Chennai
Sr. Examiner of TM & GI Trade
Marks Registry,
G.S.T. Road, Guindy, Chennai-600032
Phone: 044-22502044

Trade Marks Registry, Delhi
Examiner of Trade Marks & GI
Trademarks Registry,
Boudhik Sampada Bhawan, Plot No. 32,
Sector 14, Dwarka,
New Delhi-110075

Trade Marks Registry, Kolkata
Examiner of Trade Marks & GI Trade
Marks Registry,
Intellectual Property Office Building,
CP-2 Sector V, Salt Lake City, Kolkata-700091
Phone: 033-23675103

Trade Marks Registry, Mumbai
Examiner of Trade Marks & GI Boudhik
Sampada Bhawan,
S. M. Road, Antop Hill, Mumbai - 400 037
Phone: 022-241519193 Ext. 309
Contact Details link

Eligibility

• In a trademark case in India, both the plaintiff (person initiating the legal proceedings) and the defendant (person against whom the legal proceedings have been initiated) are eligible to obtain a Legal Proceedings Certificate (LPC) from the Registrar of Trademarks

Fees

• LPC for initiating opposition proceedings against a trademark: INR 3,000
• LPC for initiating legal proceedings for trademark infringement: INR 5,000
• LPC for renewal of validity for a further period of six months: INR 2,000

Note: it is important to note that the fee structure may be subject to change, and it is advisable to check with the Registrar of Trademarks or consult with a qualified trademark attorney for the latest fee information.

Use the following link to know about fee details link

Validity

• The LPC is valid for a period of six months from the date of issue and can be renewed for a further period of six months

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name of the applicant
• Address
• Email
• Telephone
• Date of birth
• Gender
• Details of trademark

Need for the Document

• Legal Proceedings Certificate (LPC) is a document issued by the Trademarks Registry in India that certifies that the applicant has filed a trademark infringement suit or an opposition proceeding against a conflicting mark.
• The LPC is issued by the Registrar of Trademarks on the request of the party who has filed a trademark infringement suit or an opposition proceeding. The certificate serves as evidence of the pendency of the legal proceedings and can be produced in court as evidence.

Information which might help

The Legal Proceedings Certificate (LPC) in a trademark case in India has the following benefits:

• Evidence of Pendency: The LPC serves as evidence of the pendency of legal proceedings and can be produced in court as proof that legal proceedings are pending against a conflicting mark.
• Helps in Obtaining Interim Relief: The LPC can help the plaintiff obtain interim relief from the court, such as an injunction, until the final resolution of the legal proceedings.
• Protects Trademark Rights: The LPC helps in protecting the trademark rights of the plaintiff by demonstrating to the public and potential infringers that legal proceedings have been initiated against a conflicting mark.
• Strengthens Defense: The LPC can be used by the defendant to strengthen their defense in court by demonstrating that legal proceedings have been initiated against their mark and to counter any claims of trademark infringement.

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