Board Resolution format for Company Trademark Application
In this post, we are sharing a Board Resolution format for Company Trademark Application / Registration.
A trademark is a valuable intellectual property asset that protects a company’s brand, logo, or business identity. To safeguard the company’s brand name and prevent unauthorized use, it is essential to apply for trademark registration with the appropriate regulatory authority.
For a Company (Private or Public Limited Company, Section 8 Company or LLP) the approval of the Board of Directors is required to authorize the filing of a trademark application.
Below is a Board Resolution format that grants the necessary approval to proceed with the trademark application process and appoints an authorized person for the same.
(On Company Letterhead)
CERTIFIED TRUE COPY OF THE RESOLUTION PASSED AT THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
[ABC INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED], HELD ON [Date] AT [10.30 AM] AT THE [Registered Office Address]
RESOLUTION NO. [BR/2025/xxx]
SUBJECT: AUTHORIZATION FOR TRADEMARK APPLICATION/REGISTRATION
“RESOLVED THAT the consent of the Board be and is hereby accorded to apply for the registration of the trademark “[Trademark Name]” under the provisions of the Trademarks Act, 1999, in the name of the company [ABC INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED], for the protection of its brand identity and intellectual property rights.
RESOLVED FURTHER THAT the trademark(s) to be registered shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
- Trademark Name/Logo: [Describe the trademark, including any logo, design, or wordmark].
- Class of Goods/Services: [Specify the class(es) under which the trademark is to be registered, e.g., Class 25 for clothing, Class 35 for advertising services, etc.].
- Description of Goods/Services: [Provide a brief description of the goods or services for which the trademark will be used].
RESOLVED FURTHER THAT [Name of Authorized Person], [Designation] of the company, be and is hereby authorized to sign, execute, and submit the necessary applications, affidavits, forms, undertakings, and any other documents required for the filing and prosecution of the trademark application before the Trademark Registry or any other competent authority.
RESOLVED FURTHER THAT the said authorized person be and is hereby empowered to appoint a Trademark Attorney or Agent for handling the registration process, to appear before the authorities, and to take all necessary actions related to the registration, opposition, hearing, and other related matters.
RESOLVED FURTHER THAT a certified copy of this resolution be furnished to the concerned authorities as and when required.”
CERTIFIED TRUE COPY
For and on behalf of ABC INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED
[Signature]
[Name of Director/Authorized Signatory]
Designation:
DIN:
[Date]
Important Points to Remember:
- The resolution should be printed on the company’s letterhead.
- It must be signed by the Chairman/Director/Company Secretary as per the company’s Articles of Association.
- If required, the resolution should be filed in the company’s minutes book for records.
This resolution legally empowers the company to proceed with trademark registration. Let us know if you need expert assistance or guidance in filing your Trademark Application.