How to find and verify a trademark for a product's branding?

How to find and verify a trademark for a product's branding Create an unique brand identity is very important role in today's market. But it's important to check if the brand name or logo you're choosing is already registered as a trademark by someone else. So finding and verifying trademarks is one of the first steps in branding.
In this article we will learn step-by-step how you can find a trademark and verify if it is already registered.

What's a Trademark?

“A trademark is a unique word, phrase, symbol and also design that identifies and distinguishes the source of the goods or services of one party from those of others. In India,” it is registered under the Trade Marks Act, 1999.

Step 1: Finding before finalizing the brand name or  your business logo.
First of all, you need to choose a name that is unique, attractive and fits your product. For example:
"FreshGlow" - if you sell skincare products
"SpeedTech" - if you sell technology-related products

Step 2: How to do the trademark search?
The official website for trademarks in India is:

IP India's trademark search website:
https: / / ipindiaonline.gov.in / tmrpublicsearch / frmmain.aspx

How to search:
enter the site.

Select the Wordmark option.
Enter your exact brand name that you want to find.
Select the class (depending on the type of product).Example:
Class 3: Cosmetics.
Class 9: Electronic gadgets
Class 25: Dresses.
Click on the "Search" button.
Analysis of the results:
If you see that your name is already registered in the name of a person or organization, then it is not right to use that name. But if it is found that the name partially matches, then make the final decision with the advice of a lawyer.

Step 3: Select the appropriate class.
There is a specific trademark class for each product. If you search in the wrong class, you will not find the correct information. Below are some common classes:
The Type of Product Trademark the class
Cosmetics Class 3.
Class of 25.
The Class 9
The Class 30
Class of 32.
The full list of classes can be viewed at: https: / / ipindia.gov.in / tm-classification.htm

Step 4: Get the help of a Trademark Attorney
Although you can do the initial search yourself, it's a professional's job to file trademarks and look at the legal aspects. Lawyer will perfectly guide to you:
There's no safe name

Which class to apply for?
If any problem, how to resolve it
It is very important to find an experienced trademark lawyer.
Although the initial trademark search online can be done by yourself, it is very important to take the help of an experienced lawyer to avoid the registration process and legal complications. Especially if you are running a business in the Kolkata area, a competent Trademark Lawyer in Kolkata will be able to guide you properly. He will help you understand the nature of your business, determine the right trademark class, prepare the necessary paperwork, and provide legal advice in case of any problem. 
Trademark search is a type of security measure for your product or brand. With this, you can be sure that your brand will not get into legal trouble in the future and you will get exclusive rights to use that name or logo.
Therefore, to create a new brand, it is not only important to make the name attractive - it is also important to check whether the name is legally protected.
Let's start your business with your brand name!
If you want, I can guide you in the trademark search according to your product.