Trademark Registration Online
A trademark is a brand name. A Trademark Registration or service mark includes any word, name, symbol, device, or any combination, used or intended to be used to identify and distinguish the goods/services of one seller or provider from those of others, and to indicate the source of the goods/services.
What is trademark registration?
A registered trademark is an intangible asset for a business and is used to protect the company investment in the brand or symbol. After Trademarking your logo or brand, a registered TM number which works as trademark license is assigned within a period of three days by Trademark department but it takes almost two years for it to be registered so that you can use to use ® symbol with your brand name. It is always advised to get Trademark registration or brand name registration because getting your company registered will not protect your brand against those who might initiate using identical or similar marks.
Why trademark registration is required?
- Through trademark registration, or you can say logo registration/brand registration, you can protect your brand or logo by restricting other people from using the same.
- By trademarking your logo or brand, you are providing it protection as it is illegal to use the same logo or tagline.
- Trademarking your logo or brand, a registered TM number which works as trademark license is assigned within a period of three days by Trademark department but it takes almost two years for it to be registered so that you can use to use ® symbol with your brand name.
- It is always advised to get Trademark registration or brand name registration because getting your company registered will not protect your brand against those who might initiate using identical or similar marks.
- Trademark public search is an important step before trademark registration. You need to do a close search for trademark name as it will help you to avoid future problems.
Documents Required for Trademark Registration
- Pan Card Soft Copy.
- Aadhaar Card Soft Copy
- Brand Name or Logo
- GST Certificate (Optional)
- MSME Certificate (If Company/Partnership FIrm)
- Certificate of incorporation (If Company)
- Company address
- Email Id and Mobile Number
Steps For Trademark Registration
- Complete your trademark form
- Conduct your trademark search
- Select appropriate class
- Trade application field
- Trademark registration complete
Benefits of Trademark Registration
- Legal Protection
- Unique Identity
- Creation of Asset
- Trustor Goodwill
- Popularise your brand