Overview

Amazon sellers looking to enroll in Brand Registry with an Indian trademark need to navigate the Trademark Registry of India (TMR) to gather specific details required for their application. This reference guide walks sellers through the process of locating and correctly entering trademark information from TMR into the Brand Registry enrollment form, covering everything from finding registration numbers to understanding which trademark statuses qualify.

Key Points / What Sellers Need to Know

• Use India's official Trademark Registry (TMR) - All trademark details for Brand Registry enrollment must be sourced directly from TMR, India's official trademark database, to ensure accuracy and consistency with Amazon's verification process.
• Exact name matching is critical - Your brand name must be entered on the Brand Registry application exactly as it appears on TMR, with specific exceptions for design mark descriptors that should be excluded.
• Both registered and pending trademarks qualify - Indian trademarks do not need to be fully registered to begin the enrollment process, as Amazon accepts pending applications as well.
• Only word marks and design marks are eligible for initial enrollment - Other trademark types can be added later once your brand is already enrolled in Brand Registry.
• WIPO trademarks with India designation have special rules - If your trademark was issued through the World Intellectual Property Organization with designation in India, you must use the TMR number rather than your WIPO number on the application.

How to Search for Your Trademark on TMR

To begin the enrollment process, sellers should visit the Trademark Registry of India website and search for their trademark. The search can be conducted using either the application number or the IRDI/registration number, depending on which number you have on file. After entering your trademark number and completing the CAPTCHA verification, click search to retrieve your results. In the results table, locate your trademark and click the hyperlink in the "mark no." column to view full details. This page will contain all the information needed to complete your Brand Registry application, including the trademark name, registration number, status, and type.