Trademark User Affidavit: A Complete Guide to Proving Prior Use in Trademark Registration
Indian Trademark Law · 2026 Guide Trademark User Affidavit Statement of Prior Use · India ⚖ Everything you need to know about filing a Trademark User Affidavit under the Trademark Rules, 2017 in India. When filing for trademark registration in India , one of the most important documents you may need is the Trademark User Affidavit — also called the Trademark Statement of Use . This affidavit serves as sworn proof that you have already been using your trademark in business before applying for registration. 📄 What Is a Trademark User Affidavit? A Trademark User Affidavit is a sworn declaration confirming that your trademark is already in commercial use for certain goods or services. It is submitted alongside Form TM-A when applying for trademark registration in India. By filing this affidavit, you establish...