Online Trademark Registration in India

Online trademark registration provides a unique identity that makes your product stand out from the rest of the products that is available in the market. Trademark registration gives protection to the product by protecting their identity. Pepsi, Miniso, Titan, Samsung, Jio, Lakme, Maggi etc. they all have their trademark registration. It can be in the form of logo, graphic, slogan, word, photograph, sound or even the smell. 

In the article, we will discuss the following topics:

  • Meaning of online trademark registration.
  • What are the different trademark symbols?
  • Documents required for trademark registration.
  • The procedure of trademark registration.
  • Benefits of trademark registration.

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Meaning of Online Trademark Registration

Trademark is "brand" or "logo" that you can use to distinguish your product from those of your competitors. After trademark registration of your logo or the brand, you are protecting as it is illegal to use the same logo or tagline. A registered trademark is an intangible asset for the business.

What are the Different Trademark Symbols?

If you are filing the online trademark registration, the following can be the brand status:

  • TM - You can use this logo if your application for online trademark registration is under process. The TM mark is only for the products.
  • R - R surrounded by a circle is the full mark. You can use this logo if your application has been approved.
  • SM - SM mark is only for the services. You can add SM with your brand when the application is pending for the approval.

Documents Required for Trademark Registration

The document (Scan Copy) for the trademark registration will be needed which are as follows:

  • PAN card, passport or election ID card
  • Scanned copy of the company registration certificate
  • Signed trademark application
  • TM agent POA
  • JPG format of logo or brand name
  • MSME registration certificate

The Procedure of Trademark Registration

The method of trademark registration is as follows:

  • File trademark form- Our expert team will share a trademark registration
  • Trademark search- We will check the business name to be registered, and if the processed name is available, then we will send you the authorized letter in our favor.
  • Finalization of trademark class- Our team will share the report about the trademark class in which your business can be protected.
  • Logo in JPG- We will ask you to provide the jpg format of your logo.
  • Trademark application filing- Our team will submit the online application on your behalf.
  • Regular status about the TM application- We will always be in your touch to give you the details about your application proceedings.
  • Final disposal of your TM application- The registrar will take up to 18 months to validate the applied brand name.

Benefits of Trademark Registration

These are the following benefits:

  • Trademark registration provides legal protection.
  • It gives excellent brand value.
  • The trust of the customers.
  • Identification of the brand.
  • Intangible assets.
  • You can also register under the international trademark registration.
  • The brand can use the R symbol.

Conclusion

It is essential to get registered under The Trademark Registration Act, 2009. You must follow all the terms and the conditions to enjoy the trademark registration.