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Trademark registration in India is regulated by the Trademarks Act. Trademark registration is the process of registering your Trademark name, logo, or slogan with government authority and protecting your registered trademark from getting copied by anyone else.
What is Trademark?
A Trademark is a symbol, designs, expressions, signs or identifiable feature of a specific brand. It differentiates your product and services from the competitors in the market and provide protection against infringement.
What is the Importance of Trademark Registration?
The Trademark registration is crucial for several reasons. The various reasons are as follows:
Make Trademark identity exclusive
Build customer trust and credibility
Make the Trademark unique and legal
No one can use your Trademark identity it will be punishable.
Why Should You Register Your Trademark?
The essential needs of Trademark registration are as follows:
Provide owner right rights to use Trademark for product or services
Brand Promotion and differentiation from other brands
Safeguard Trademark from getting copied by competitors
Build customers' trust
Who Can Apply For Trademark Registration?
A Trademark Registration can be done by large number of entities or individuals it is is open widely:
Individual person
Owners
Any entity or company
Trusts
Societies
Both Foreign and Indian companies
Partnership and proprietorship firms
Societies
Both Foreign and Indian companies
Partnership and proprietorship firms
Type Of Trademark Registration In India
In India Trademark Registration is essential to protect your brand identity of product, services or distinguishing features.The various types of Trademark Registration Is discussed below:
Product Mark
Promote Uniqueness and identity leading in preserving brand reputation.class 1-34 are classified under product mark which offer tangible commodities.
Service mark
It is used to identify services rather than products which will help in differentiation from other services.Classes 34-45 are regarded as services mark related to service offerings
Collective Mark
It permits individual or entities to protect and promote products and services collectively.The typical holder be an association, a public institution or a section 8 corporation.
Certification Mark
it represents description about product origin, composition, or quality. It ensures standards and quality of product for consumer use.
Shape Mark
Shape mark protect distinctive shape of product making it easy recognizable and different from other brand
Pattern Mark
It is Used for products that have unique, identifiable patterns as a distinguishing feature
Sound Mark
It is specific sound associated with product or services which is heard before or after the commercial ads.like IPL tone.
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How To Apply For Trademark Registration?
Trademark registration is essential for maintaining your Trademark’s uniqueness. The process involves several steps as discussed below:
Conduct a Trademark search
conduct an online search on the online trademark database to confirm that your Trademark trademark is not already used by another entity.
Submit Application form
The application form can be submitted both online and offline (manually) containing all the details about the applicant, Trademark, logo, etc
Verification Or Review of application form
The trademark is verified by the Registrar of Trademark for checking all the details as per guidelines. If any requirement is not fulfilled applicant will be notified to make corrections and respond.
Publication of trademark in trademark journal
The application gets approved if everything is as needed and no opposition is filed.
Issuance of Trademark certificate
A trademark certificate is issued to the applicant after resolving any objection or opposition.
Documents Required For Trademark Registration
For seamless Trademark Registration, you have to attach all the documents along with the application form. The documents are as follows:
Trademark Application Form
Details of Trademark Name, Logo, or slogan to be registered
Proof of Identity and Business Proof
Power of Attorney Certificate
Additional documents as required by authorities
What Is The Online Process Of Trademark Registration?
The online process of Trademark registration includes various steps and government process. ELT corp. will help you make this process seamless and quick. The various steps are as follows:
How To Check The Status Of Trademark Application?
The status of Trademark Application cance checked online by following few easy steps:
- After filling the application, a Allotment number is issued to you.
- By using this Allotment number you can check status of your application within 18-24 months if everything is right but it will take longer if there is any issue with application.
- The files will be priotrize as per the date of filling of appliaction form.
How Much Does Trademark Registration Cost?
The price of Trademark Registration vary as per product or services. You can reach out consultacy to now in details.In general the cost is mentioned below:
- Trademark Registration charge for individual: RS 10000
- Trademark Registration charge for companies: Rs 15000
Benefits Of Trademark Registration In India
The various benefist of Trademark Registration are as follows:
Provide Legal protection for products and services
Distinguish your products/services from others
promote Brand promotion, easy recognition and reputation
Works as an Asset to you
build Customer trust by providing quality and standard
Help in global expansion of business
How ELT Corporate can assist in the Trademark Registration process?
The Trademark registration process is complex and time-consuming. To make this process easy you can take the assistance of experts from ELT Corporate. They will provide legal guidance as well as a complete process of Trademark Registration from registration, and documentation to getting a certificate of Trademark registration for maintaining the identity and safeguarding of your Trademark.
Conclusion
Trademark registration is essential for making your Trademark easily recognisable and different from other Trademarks already present in the market. Trademark registration safeguards your Trademark identity, builds customer trust, increases market value, and prevents it from getting copied by other competitors. For a smooth and successful process, you can get help from experts.
FAQ
Trademark Registration fees vary between₹4500 to 9000. It all depends on the type of business or entity you are doing registration.
Yes, you can use the Trademark name without registration. But it can create legal issues in the future if someone else also uses your Trademark name. To maintain your Trademark value and positive you must register your Trademark.
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