Trademark

In this article, we are going to discuss the trademark and its registration process: -

What is a trade mark?

The word "trademark" is made up of the sum of two words, ie "trade" + "mark". Business includes every activity that is done in "business" and "mark" means "symbol" or "symbol". This means that a trademark means a symbol or symbol used for a particular business or activity to distinguish or distinguish it from others in the market.

So a trademark can for example be a logo, word, design, slogan, etc. - Reliance, Tata, Mahindra, Sprite, Vakilkaro, etc.

Why is trademark registration required?

In the era of competition, every person or business has a desire to gain a distinctive identity in the market, so that their products can be easily identified from others, but keeping this point in mind, some brand name copies are available in the market such Avoid copies, trademark registration becomes necessary.

Here are some points as to why trademark registration is required?

1. To avoid name copies

2. To get legal protection so that no one can misuse it.

3. To avoid copying the name.

4. Identifying the legal possession of our mark.

5. To create the value of the mark.

6. Protecting goodwill in our mark market.

Trademark registration process.

The application of a trademark under the Trademark Act, 1999 to Form no. Can be done online. TM-A with a specific fee by visiting India's intellectual property website ie www.ipindiaonline.gov.in. A trademark application can be made by yourself or by giving a trademark attorney or legal counsel.

As soon as you enter your trademark application number, which is a proof of your mark, an application is made and you can use the word "TM" on your name / logo which applies.

If no objection or protest comes, it will be registered in 6 months, and after registration, you can use the word "R" instead of "TM" which is proof that it has been registered. The registered trademark is valid for 10 years from the date of filing the trademark application, and is then available for renewal.

Conclusions: -

Consequently, a trademark is a name / logo / word / design / slogan of a particular business or activity, identifying it, and its registration can be done online by filing a trademark registration.

About the Author

This article has been written by Advocate Satendra Saini, who is commercially associated with Vakilkaro. You can reach him at satender@vakilkaro.co.in, mobile 9828124053

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