TRADEMARK(TM) REGISTRATION

A trademark is a visual symbol that can be a word, name, numbers, label, color combination, etc used by business to distinguish it services or products from other same goods or services which are made in different business. Trademarks in India are listed by the Controller General of Patents Designs and Trademarks, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India. Trademarks are registered under the Trademark Act, 1999 and give the trademark owner the power to sue for losses when infringements of trademarks happen.

Registered Trademarks are valid for 10 years and can be renewed again.

Who can all apply for a Trademark?

      A trademark application can be made by:

• Private firms
• Individuals
• Companies- Limited Liability Partnership, OPC, Private limited, Public, Partnership, etc.
• NGO’s

Documents needed for Trademark Registration:

• Proof of Applicant
• PAN Card and Address Proof of Applicant
• Certificate of registration (other than an Individual applicant)
• Brand Name & Logo
• User Affidavit
• Proof of TM Use
• MSME / Start-up Recognition
• Signed Form TM

External Links:

• Trademark