A trademark, trade mark, or trade-mark is a recognizable sign, design, or expression which identifies products or services of a particular source from those of others, although trademarks used to identify services are usually called service marks.
Applicability – Non-Mandatory i.e. Voluntary
Advantage of Trademark Registration
- Securing Exclusivity
- Geographical Coverage
- Deterring and Preventing Others
- Protecting yourself from Infringement Claims
- Controlling the Use of your Brand by Others
- Capturing the Value of what you Create
- Securing the Co-operation of Third Parties
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Registration Procedure of Trademark Registration
- Online & offline mode availbale- TM-1 Form use.
- TM Requisition Form alongwith required documents.
- Colour printout or soft copy of Brand Name logo with Tegline in JPEG or PDF Format.
- Power of Attorney – Form TM-48.
- Select the Class under registration to be apply.
- Pay required Govt. Fees.
- Use symble word – "TM" with your logo after applied, use ® symble after sucessuly registered with the department.
(Note: For final approval for registration can be more than 18 month)
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