Trademark Registration - Overview
Trademark registration provides an exclusive right to the owner and makes its products and services distinctive from others. It is not mandatory by law; however it is a good idea to get it done for your business name. A Trademark Registration Online is a unique identity that provides uniqueness to your product or service in a way that stands out from the rest in the business market. This unique identity can be a logo, photograph, slogan, smell, word, sound, graphics or colour combination and so on.
Different type of Trademark that are eligible for registration in India.
Words and service marks
Shape marks
Logos and symbols
Collective marks
Series Marks
Certification mark
Benefits of Trademark registration
Provide much-needed thrust to a brand value which could further be translated into increased sales for the company.
Facilitate exclusive ownership right to the owner, i.e. ensuring complete fencing of concerned IP asset
Enable companies to reduce marketing campaign budget for promoting particular goods and services.
Create IP assets for the company that can be sold, assigned, franchised or commercially contracted
Vest owners with rights to sue the infringer in case of trademark infringement
Documents Required For Registration
- Applicant's identity proof .
- PAN
- Aadhar Card
- Passport
- Certificate of Incorporation (COI), in case of companies registered under Company Act, 2013
- Logo if it is applicable and available
- Address proof
Process To Register
- Conduct the Trademark Search
- Filing Trademark Application
- Verification of Application and Documents
- Publication of Trademark in Trademark Journal
- Grant of Trademark Registration by Registrar
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