TRADEMARK REGISTRATION
A trademark is any distinguishing statement associated with a good or service that distinguishes it from others. The majority of firms, however, are just interested in registering their brand name or logo. This expression could be a word, a slogan, a picture, a logo, a graphic, a colour scheme, a sound, or even the scent of something (not in India). Owners of trademarks are granted exclusive use rights in the categories for which they are registered (there are a total of 45 categories, called classes). Many laws classify trademarks as a sort of property.
Trademark owners can easily prove their ownership in court and get royalties if they register their mark. Furthermore, it inhibits other companies from registering similar company names and encourages piracy. You can run a trademark search to see if your brand name is comparable to one that already exists. A TM can be obtained in India in three days, but getting it registered so you may use the ® symbol can take up to two years.
Select a Trademark
Choose a distinctive symbol that identifies your products/services. Ensure it's not similar to existing trademarks by checking on the official trademarks website.
Online/Offline Application
File the application (online or offline) with all the required documents for registration.
Document Verification
The trademark office reviews your application. If any objections arise, they must be addressed within 30 days.
Grant of Trademark
Once approved, your trademark will be officially registered and granted.
