- Trade mark registration gives the proprietor the right to exclusive use of the mark in respect of the goods or services covered by it. Possibly the most important reason for registration of a trade mark is the powerful remedies against unauthorised use.
What is trademark ?
Trademark means a mark which is capable of being signified clearly and providing uniqueness in goods or services of one person from those of others and may include shape of goods, their packing and color combination. Basically it is everything which classifies a brand to a common buyer..
Is the trademark registration compulsory ?
Trademark registration is not compulsory. Though, without registration no suit can be initiated for infringement of unregistered trademarks.
Is there any high qualification required to become a director or shareholder in the private limited company?
A partnership firm can be started with any sum of least capital. There are no criteria for mandatory capital contribution in cash; it could be in kind also.
Can a registered trademark be modified at future date ?
In future, we can modify the registered trademark as per the trademark act. Section 22 of trademark act deals with this provision, provided any substantial change is not allowed in the character of the mark as such any insignificant feature of the mark is allowed to be amended, if a request filed in the arranged layout.
What is the validity of a trademark registration ?
Once the trademark is registered, it’s valid for 10 years from the application date. After that it can be renewed after paying renewal fees.
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How much time it take to register a trademark ?
Registration of a trademark is a long process and it takes around six to eight months to get the registration complete in a straight-forward case. Though, the trademark acknowledgement receipt having application number with allotted tm class is generally issued within one or two working days after filing.
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