Applying for Trademark? Here is how you can get a proprietor code

Before creating a Proprietor Code you need to ensure that you have a valid Class III Digital Signature Certificate and the same is installed on your computer.

Proprietor Code can be created online on the Trademarks Registry’s Website. To create a Proprietor Code you need follow the below steps.

1. Go to http://www.ipindia.nic.in/

2. Click on Trademarks;

3. On the next page, click on Comprehensive eFiling Services for Trade Marks;

4. On the next page, click on No Account? Sign Up;

5. On the page, click on Proceed for Registration;

6. The Next Page will display the New User Registration Form; on this page, select “Proprietor” in the type of Applicant and in the Enter Code box, type your (applicant’s) name and click on Search;

7. On the next page, type your (applicant’s) name in the box and click on Submit;

8. On the next page, click on Add New;

9. On the next page, select the Proprietor Category and fill up the form, the form requires basic details like:

   • Name;

   • Address;

   • Nationality;

   • Service Address (where you want all notices to be served);

   • Telephone:

   • Fax;

   • E-mail;

   • Trade Description (Brief description of your business);

   • Trading As (Business Name);

   • Legal Status (Company, LLP, Partnership Firm, Trust, etc.).

10. Once you have filled the form, click on Submit and a Proprietor Code will be generated.

You need to mention the same Proprietor Code, for all applications made under the same name.