Trademark Registration
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Trademark Registration required mandatory
Why is Trademark Registration important?
- It showcases your unique identity
- It helps you build trust and loyalty among your customers
- It offers legal protection for your brand’s identity
- It is an asset in itself
- It prevents unauthorized usage of your brand’s identity.
Pricing
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| Government Fee | Rs 0 |
| Professional Fees | Rs 1,459 |
| Goods & Service Tax | Rs 00 |
| Total Cost | Rs 1459 |
Trademark Registration
(All you need to know)
Trademarks are special unique signs that are used to identify goods or services from a certain company. They can be designs, pictures, signs or even expressions. It is important because it differentiates your products from the competitions. It can be associated with your brand or product. Trademarks are classified as intellectual property and therefore is protected from infringement. Trademarks and its rights are protected by the Trademark Act, 1999
To get the protection of trademark rights one has to register the trademark. It is important to register your trademark because it prevents others from copying your mark and misrepresenting other products with your mark. Trademarks help the customers to recognise the brand and the brand value in one look such as the logo of a tick sign for Nike or a jumping wildcat for Puma etc.
1. Class 9: which includes computer software and electronics
2. Class 25:: which includes clothing
3. Class 35: which includes business management and advertising
4.Class 41 : which includes education and entertainment.
Documents required for Trademark Registration
Following Documents are required :-
- Applicant’s / Company Name
- Business Type
- Business Details
- Brand/logo/slogan name
- Office / Business address
How to Register a Trademark
Registration of a trademark is done by the registry of the trademarks. When you plan on registering a trademark there are a few steps involved.
Remember to choose a unique and distinctive mark which will represent your company. The other important point is identifying which class you belong to. Currently, there are 45 classes of goods and services under which the trademark can be registered. Classes 1-34 are for goods and classes 35-45 are for service.
Once you have chosen your mark it is advisable to conduct a search to check whether your chosen mark is similar to an already registered mark. You can either do this yourself by going to the online website of the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trademarks.The other option is to get legal services, although you will have to pay for it is the safer option.
You can file one application for multiple classes or series trademark, or collective trademark. For this, you have to fill in form TM-A. This form allows you to register the trademark beyond one class. Filing of this form has two separate cost brackets
If you are not a start-up, small enterprise or an individual you will fall under this bracket. You have to pay rupees 9,000 for e-filing of the from or rupees 10,000 if you file the form in person with the Office of Trade Marks..
If you are an individual, small enterprise or a start-up then you fall under this bracket. Rupees 4,500 is the charge for e-filing of the form or rupees 5,000 if you file the form physically. this may lead to delays or even rejection of the application.You can file it online or by yourself or by an agent, whichever is convenient for you. Confirmation of filing will be done immediately if done online, if done physically it may take up to 15-20 days.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What can be registered as a Trademark?
A trademark is basically any word, name, symbol etc. which is used to identify and distinguish products or services of one specific seller or service provider from those of other competitors in the market. It also indicates the source of the products or services.
How long Does it take to file a Trademark application?
Filing a Trademark application usually takes around 18-24 months.
When Can I Use ™ Symbol?
Once the trademark application is successful, you receive an acknowledgement providing you the right to use the TM symbol. After the registration of it, you can use the ® symbol.
What if someone has a similar word trademarked?
Though you can’t get the word but still all is not lost. You can design a unique logo instead for your business and include the name in it like BMW. The name is within the logo making it a great example. A prefix could also be permissible. This is known as a logo composite mark. Though there is a way out, it is best to have a unique name.
How long is a registered trademark valid for?
Registered Trademarks are valid for 10 years from the date of filing the application. The trademark owner can file for renewal of the trademark to keep it protected for more time prior to the end of the validity.
Can I sell my trademark?
Yes, As we know that trademark is an intellectual property of the owner, as other property can be sold for a price, the same way a trademark can be sold for a price.
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