TRADEMARK SERVICES
PROTECTING YOUR BUSINESS NAME, IDENTITY, BRAND, LOGO, IMAGE ETC. THIS IS ACHIEVED BY REGISTERING TRADEMARK
WHAT IS A TRADE MARK?
In simple terms, trademark is a brand or logo which represents your business. A visual symbol like a word signature, name, device, label, numerals or combination of colors used by owner of the trademark for goods or services or other articles of commerce to distinguish it from other similar goods or services originating from different businesses. A trademark can be a word, symbol, logo, brand name, wrapper, packaging labels, tagline or a combination of these and are used by manufacturers or service providers to identify their own products and/or services. It is used to distinguish the owners’ products or services from those of its competitors.
WHO CAN APPLY FOR TRADEMARK?
Any person which can be individual, company, proprietor or legal entity claiming to be owner of the trademark can apply. The application for trademark can be filed within few days and you can start using “TM” symbol. And the time required for trademark registry to complete formalities is 18 to 24 months. You may use the ® (Registered symbol) next to your trademark once your trademark is registered and registration certificate is issued. Once registered a trademark is valid for 10 years from the date of filing, which can be renewed time to time.