Strong Brand or Trademark is a backbone of a business entity. Your brand is only the face of your business, your goodwill, faith of your customers. Trademark registration certificate is a prima facie evidence of your ownership. If your trademark is not a registered trademark then it is very difficult to protect it from the infringers. You may not establish your brand properly. Don’t let the others dilute your brand reputation.
A trademark is a mark or sign which
Can be represented graphically and
Capable of distinguishing the Goods or services of one person from those of others
A mark can consists of Word, Numeral, Symbol/logo, Combination of words and numeral Label, Colour combination, device, Shape of Goods, Packaging
Application Form
Power of Authorisation
JPG or PDF image of Logo
Proof of earlier user (in case applicant is already using the trademark)
User Affidavit
Copy of ADHAR UDHYOG registration (for MSME other then proprietor firm or individual)
MOA between Service provider and applicant
KYC documents of Applicant
Conduct a search on IP Database freely available on www.ipindia.nic.in or market survey to ascertain if same/similar mark is used in market because similar or identical trademark which is likely to deceive or confuse the customers as to the association of goods or services can be objected by the Registrar or opposed by the third party under Trade Mark Law or sued by any party.
Trademark search is very important and crucial to decide your brand name. Please discuss with a trademark expert or professional to decide the brand name/trademark.
Please consider:
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Invented words |
Geographical name
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Non-descriptive words |
Common personal name or surname.
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Distinctive devices |
Confusing words
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It should be short |
Generic words eg. Superior , gold
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STEP 1: Conduct public search
STEP 2: Filing Trademark Application
STEP 3: Examination of the Application
STEP 4: Reply to Examination Report
STEP 5: Hearing with registrar of Trademarks
STEP 6: Publication in Trademark Journal
STEP 7: If No third party Opposition (within 4 month from the date of Publication)
STEP 8: Registration
STEP 9: Renewal (in every 10 years)
Identifies the goods / or services and its origin.
Guarantees its unchanged quality.
Advertises the goods/services.
Creates an image for the goods/ services.
Distinguishes the goods and services of one person from another.
Filing a suit in case of infringement of registered trade mark
The Registered Proprietor of a trademark can create establish and protect the goodwill of his products or services.
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Registrations
Opposition proceedings
Assignments
Licenses
Litigation against infringement
Related Agreements or deed drafting etc.
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