Markster™ by The Compliers

File today.Defend early.Own your brand.

Lawyer‑led, specialized trademark package for Indian startups & MSMEs: with deep search & risk opinion, form filing, examination reply, and 60‑day watch—wrapped with transparency.

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Comprehensive Search

Identical/phonetic/visual · Related classes · Strategy memo

Smart Filing (TM‑A)

Spec drafting that balances breadth with survivability

1 Examination Reply Included

Arguments & evidence; hearing brief if listed

60‑day Trademark Watch

Weekly bulletin scan · Early warnings · Action plan

What you get from Markster™

From search to filing to early defence—everything required to launch without brand anxiety.

Search & Analysis

Identical/phonetic/visual search across target & related classes with a clear availability rating.

Strategic Filing

Class mapping, specification drafting, TM-48, and e-filing with stamped acknowledgments.

Drafting Reply

Substantive reply on Examination Report. Winnable inputs. Assistance for hearings.

60-day Watch

Weekly bulletins scanned for conflicting marks; early-warning alerts.

Use & Policing Kit

™/® usage guide, website/footer specimens, brand policing SOP for your team.

Scale Options

Extra classes, device/logo filing, oppositions, & Madrid coordination as add-ons.

How it works

Clear steps. Clear ownership. Clear outcomes.

Step 1

Kickoff & Brand Audit

30–40 min discovery; map classes, flag risks, documents checklist.

Step 2

Search → Strategy

Deep search across mark variants; availability & recommendations.

Step 3

File & Defend Early

Draft specs, file TM-A, track; one exam reply included; 60-day watch.

Services by Licensed Lawyers
Fixed‑fee · Transparent timelines
Priority turnaround options
Search memo in 48 hours
TM-A filing in 72 hours
Monthly status updates

Transparent, fixed‑fee pricing

Official government fees vary by entity & class, billed at actual rates. We offer committed expertise for a fixed professional fee.

Included

  • Identical/phonetic/visual searches with risk memo
  • Specification drafting & TM-A filing (word or device)
  • One examination reply (arguments/evidence)
  • 60-day trademark watch & early-warning alerts
  • ™/® usage guide, policing SOP, monthly status updates

Not Included (add-ons available)

  • Government/statutory fees (charged at cost)
  • Hearing appearances/arguing before Registry
  • Oppositions (filing/defence beyond counter-statement)
  • Multiple examination cycles, affidavits, appeals/rectifications
  • Foreign/Madrid filings (available separately)

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

In common law countries, including India, where rights on trademarks are acquired by prior use, ™ can be used even without filing a trademark application. However, in countries like China and Japan, where the "First to File" rule is followed, ™ cannot be used without applying. Use ® only after registration is granted.
Not necessarily. You can file on a "proposed to be used" basis. Use evidence strengthens examination/opposition stages.
Select classes that reflect actual/near term (3–12 months) goods/services. We map this during kickoff to avoid waste.
Hearing appearance is an add on. We include a hearing brief and can appear/brief counsel upon request.
Yes. We coordinate Madrid Protocol and national filings with partner counsel and timeline planning.

Ready to file your mark this week?

We'll run the search, map classes, and file cleanly—then watch the journals for conflicts. You get clear timelines and a status dashboard.

  • Search memo in 48 hours
  • Drafts ready in 72 hours post-docs
  • Monthly status updates + early alerts

Still have a query? Speak to a lawyer over a 20‑min call.

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Quick intake (we ask):

  1. Applicant details & fee category (Individual/Startup/MSME/Company)
  2. Brand name/logo & high-resolution asset (for device marks)
  3. Goods/services & first-use date (if any)
  4. TM-48 (Authorization) and KYC (as applicable)
  5. Declaration of use and ownership
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