# Trademark Watch & Infringement Advisory

> A trademark watch monitors each week's Trade Marks Journal and new filings for marks similar to yours, so you can oppose within the four-month window. If someone is already using a confusingly similar mark, a registered owner can sue for infringement, and even unregistered marks can be protected by a passing-off action; most disputes start with a cease-and-desist notice.

Practice: Trademark, Copyright & Patents — https://www.industax.com/services/trademark-ip/

Infringement is easier to stop early. Watch reports flag similar filings in your classes and related classes; marketplace and domain monitoring catches unauthorised sellers.

We send cease-and-desist notices, coordinate marketplace takedowns and work with partner advocates where litigation is needed. If you receive an infringement notice, we assess the claim before you reply.

## Key facts

| Item | Detail |
| --- | --- |
| Watch scope | Trade Marks Journal and new applications in relevant classes |
| Action window | 4 months from publication to oppose |
| Registered marks | Infringement action |
| Unregistered marks | Passing-off action |

## Who needs this

- Brand owners in competitive markets
- D2C and marketplace sellers facing copycats
- Businesses that received an infringement notice

## What's included

- Weekly watch reports
- Opposition recommendations
- Cease-and-desist drafting
- Marketplace takedowns
- Litigation via partner advocates

## Documents

- List of your marks and classes
- Evidence of copying or confusion
- Marketplace listings, domains or social handles of the infringer

## Process

1. **Watch** — Journal and marketplaces monitored.
2. **Alert** — Conflicts reported with a recommendation.
3. **Act** — Opposition, notice or takedown as needed.

## Also covers

- **Trademark infringement advisory** — Assessing and responding to infringement in both directions.

Work that legally requires a advocate (for litigation) is signed by a partner professional; Indus Tax coordinates it.

## FAQs

### Can I stop someone using my brand if it isn't registered?

Possibly, through a passing-off action if you can show goodwill and misrepresentation, but registration makes enforcement much easier.

### What should I do if I receive a trademark infringement notice?

Don't ignore it or reply hastily — have the claim assessed first; many notices overstate rights.

### How often is the trademark journal published?

Weekly, which is why watch services report weekly.

## Official sources

- IP India — Trade Marks Registry & e-filing: https://ipindia.gov.in/

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This is general information, not advice for your specific facts.