Drafting of trademark Application
Filling of Application
Allotment of Application Number
Representation with Authorities (in case of objections)
Follow-up
Grant of Trademark Certificate
Trademark also popularly known as Brand Name or Logo is basically a symbol in the form of a word signature, device, label, name numbers, combination of colors used for the goods or services to distinguish such article from other goods or services of similar nature to make it different from its competitors in the market. For instance: the logo of "Reebok" and their tagline "I am what I am" is a registered trademark.
A trademark registered goods or services or other articles are allowed to use following symbols:
Unregistered Trademark This symbol is used to promote or brand goods that are not yet officially registered.
Service Mark Used for branding services, indicating a mark associated with service-based businesses.
Registered Trademark Indicates a legally registered trademark with official protection.
Identifies the Goods/Services and its origin
Goodwill in the market and creates a popular image for the goods/services
Distinguish the Goods/Services from its competitors and gives an Unique Identity
Provides protection from illegal use of the Brand name or goods/services
An application for registration under trademark can be made by any person /entity to be the owner of the mark for the goods or services for which he is using or intended to be used.
Names, including Your Own Name or Surname
An invented word or any Arbitrary Dictionary Word or Words. It does not need to be Descriptive of the character or quality of the goods/service
Letters or Numerals or Any Combination
Symbols
Monograms
Combination of Colors or even a single Color in combination with word or device
Shape of Goods or their Packaging
Marks Constituting A 3-Dimensional Sign
Sound marks when represented in conventional notation or described in words by being graphically represented
