Register your Trademark

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    What is Trademark?

    A Trademark is a type of intellectual property that legally protects a brand’s unique identity. It can be a word, logo, symbol, design, phrase, or a combination that distinguishes one company’s products or services from those of others.

    Under the Trade Marks Act, 1999 (India), a trademark is:

    A mark capable of being represented graphically and which is capable of distinguishing the goods or services of one person from those of others.

    What is Trademark Registration?

    A Trademark Registration is the legal process of securing exclusive rights over a brand name, logo, slogan, symbol, sound, or even color combination that distinguishes your goods or services from others in the market.

    It is governed in India by the Trade Marks Act, 1999.

    Documents required for Trademark Registration

    Here’s a complete list of documents required for Trademark Registration in India (individual, company, or partnership firm):

    Additional Documents (if applicable)

    01

    User Affidavit

    If the trademark is already in use, an affidavit stating the date of first use with supporting documents (invoices, advertisements, etc.).

    02

    MSME / Startup India Certificate

    To avail 50% government fee concession.

    Things That Can Be Registered as a Trademark

    Word Marks
    Any name, word, or combination of words.

    Examples: TATA, Amul, Infosys, Flipkart.

    Logo / Device Marks
    Unique symbols, designs, or artistic logos.

    Example: Nike’s swoosh, Apple’s half-bitten apple.

    Taglines / Slogans
    Catchphrases that represent the brand.

    Example: “Just Do It” (Nike), “Thanda Matlab Coca Cola”.

    Letters / Monograms
    Combination of letters, single letters, or acronyms.

    Example: IBM, HP, BMW.

    Numbers / Alphanumeric Marks
    A single number, or a mix of numbers & letters.

    Example: 7UP, 501 (Levi’s jeans).

    Shapes of Goods
    A distinctive 3D shape of a product or its packaging.

    Example: Coca-Cola bottle shape.

    Colors / Combination of Colors
    Unique color or color combinations that identify a brand.

    Example: Cadbury purple, Tiffany blue.

    Sound Marks
    Distinctive sounds used for branding.

    Example: Nokia ringtone, ICICI Bank jingle.

    Motion Marks
    Animated logos or moving images.

    Example: Screen animation shown before a movie by a film studio.

    Hologram Marks
    3D holographic images used as brand identifiers.

    What Cannot Be Registered as a Trademark

    Generic terms (e.g., milk for milk products).

    Deceptive or misleading marks.

    Offensive, scandalous, or obscene words.

    Marks identical/similar to existing trademarks.

    National symbols, flags, or emblems.

    Names/words prohibited under the Emblems and Names Act, 1950.

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