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What is Trademark ?
What is Trademark ?
A trademark is popularly known as a brand name in layman’s language. It is a visual symbol which may be a word signature, name, device, label, numerals or combination of colours used by one undertaking on goods or services or other articles of commerce to distinguish it from other similar goods or services originating from a different undertaking.
Key Requirements for Trademark Registration
Key Requirements for Trademark Registration
Graphical Representation
Graphical Representation
The trademark must be capable of being represented graphically, meaning it can be depicted on paper.
Distinctiveness
Distinctiveness
The mark should be unique and easily distinguishable from other trademarks.
Actual or Proposed Use
Actual or Proposed Use
The trademark must be currently used or intended to be used in relation to goods or services.
Benefits of Trademark Registration
Benefits of Trademark Registration
Legal Protection
Legal Protection
A registered trademark grants exclusive rights to use the mark.
Brand Recognition
Brand Recognition
It helps build brand identity and recognition.
Market Value
Market Value
A strong trademark can increase the market value of your business.
Prevent Counterfeiting
Prevent Counterfeiting
It safeguards your brand from unauthorized use.
What are different types of trademarks that may be registered in India?
What are different types of trademarks that may be registered in India?
Any name (including personal or surname of the applicant or predecessor in business or the signature of the person), which is not unusual for trade to adopt as a mark.
An invented word or any arbitrary dictionary word or words, not being directly descriptive of the character or quality of the goods/service.
Letters or numerals or any combination thereof.
The right to proprietorship of a trademark may be acquired by either registration under the Act or by use in relation to particular goods or service.
Devices, including fancy devices or symbols
Monograms
Combination of colors or even a single color in combination with a word or device
Shape of goods or their packaging
Marks constituting a 3- dimensional sign.
Sound marks when represented in conventional notation or described in words by being graphically represented.
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