Trademark in Surat - Surat

"Trademark is defined under Section 2 (zb) of the Trade Marks Act, 1999 as, “trade mark means a mark capable of being represented graphically and which is capable of distinguishing the goods or services of one person from those of others and may include shape of goods, their packaging and combination of colours.” A mark can include a device, brand, heading, label, ticket, name, signature, word, letter, numeral, shape of goods, packaging or combination of colors or any such combinations.
In simple terms, Trademark is termed as the unique signs that are used to make the goods or services distinguishable from others. They can be designs, pictures, signs, or even expressions. To get the protection of trademark rights, a person /entity has to apply for trademark registration.
Trademark registration helps in preventing others from copying the mark (Registered mark) and misrepresenting other products with the registered mark. Registered trademarks help the customers in recognizing the brand and the brand value at one instance.
A registered trademark is the business’s intangible asset. It acts as a protective cover of the company’s investment made in the logo or brand. Once a trademark is registered, it will be valid for 10 years from the date of filing, further which can be renewed time to time.
Trademarks are registered by – The Controller General of Patents, Designs, and Trademarks, Ministry of Industry and Commerce, Government of India.
If you are filing the trademark registration online application, the following can be the brand status.
TM – You can use TM with your logo when the Application is pending for approval. TM mark is only for Products.
SM – You can use SM with your logo when the Application is pending for approval. SM mark is only for Services.
R – You can add R with your logo when your TM application has been approved by the Registrar of the Trademark Registry.
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