What is the meaning of Trademark?
A trademark is a visual symbol, which may be a word, name, device, label or numerals used by a business to distinguish it goods or services from other similar goods or services originating from a different business. A registered trademark is an intangible asset or intellectual property for a business and is used to protect the company’s investment in the brand or symbol.
Reasons to Register a Trademark
Legal Protection: Only owners of registered trademarks are allowed to take action or sue for damages in case of trademark infringement. Trademark protection is not enforceable for trademarks that are not registered.
Unique Identity Trademark filing will help establish a unique identity and brand for your goods or services. Competitors will not be allowed to use your trademark for similar goods or services.
Trust or Goodwill Registered trademarks can be used to create a sense of trust, goodwill and quality in the minds of your customer that is unique to your business. Registered trademarks show your customer that you care about your brand.
Step-1 Trademark Classification & Search
Provides assistance to classify your trademark in relevant class based on the good and service in which the trademark is being used or proposed to be used.
Step-2 Documentation to file a trademark
The applicant needs to swear in the form an affidavit before a notary about date of use of the trademark. The Trademark attorney need to be properly authorised
Step-3 Filing of Trademark Application
Filing of trademark application within 24 hours of documentation. After generation of the TM filing receipt, the applicant can use TM over the trademark
Step-4 Trademark Registration Certificate
If the application is not opposed by the trademark examiner and public at large, then the same gets registered, then the certificate of trademark registration is issued.
Documents Required for Trademark Registration
- Identity Proof of Authorised Signatory
- Proof of Registration
- Logo and User Affidavit