{"id":10120,"date":"2022-01-05T05:00:12","date_gmt":"2022-01-05T05:00:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/?p=10120"},"modified":"2022-02-07T11:22:55","modified_gmt":"2022-02-07T11:22:55","slug":"how-to-add-dsc-in-trademark-application","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/how-to-add-dsc-in-trademark-application\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Add DSC in Trademark Application? \u2013 An Overview"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">As we already know that Trademark Registration is a complex process &amp; it requires a lot of time &amp; effort. Even the process of Trademark Registration is online, it still confuses many people, and maximum time, people get confused regarding how to add a DSC in Trademark application. A DSC or Digital Signature Certificate must be kept on hand to file an application for Trademark Registration online. In this write-up, we will go through how to add DSC in Trademark Application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3ac742052fd\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3ac742052fd\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/how-to-add-dsc-in-trademark-application\/#What_do_you_mean_by_DSC\" title=\"What do you\nmean by DSC?\">What do you\nmean by DSC?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/how-to-add-dsc-in-trademark-application\/#What_is_Trademark_Registration\" title=\"What is\nTrademark Registration?\">What is\nTrademark Registration?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/how-to-add-dsc-in-trademark-application\/#Which_DSC_Class_is_required_for_Trademark_Application\" title=\"Which DSC\nClass is required for Trademark Application?\">Which DSC\nClass is required for Trademark Application?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/how-to-add-dsc-in-trademark-application\/#What_is_the_importance_of_DSC_in_Trademark_Application\" title=\"What is the\nimportance of DSC in Trademark Application?\">What is the\nimportance of DSC in Trademark Application?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/how-to-add-dsc-in-trademark-application\/#Process_to_Add_DSC_in_Trademark_Application\" title=\"Process to Add\nDSC in Trademark Application\">Process to Add\nDSC in Trademark Application<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/how-to-add-dsc-in-trademark-application\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion \">Conclusion <\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_you_mean_by_DSC\"><\/span>What do you\nmean by DSC?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The\nfull form of DSC is <strong><em>Digital Signature Certificate, <\/em><\/strong>is a signature that certifies\nthe owner&#8217;s identity using a protective key (USB). In other words, a Digital\nSignature Certificate (DSC) is a verified digital key that confirms the\nvalidity of user data. A DSC comprises name, public key, APNIC account name,\nemail address, and country of origin. The <strong><em>Certifying Authority or CA<\/em><\/strong> can only\nissue Digital Signature Certificates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In other terms, by obtaining DSC, you may be able to remove the handwritten signatures and paperwork. Digital Signature Certificate may also be used to enter into contractual terms with a variety of businesses. Hence, Digital Signature Certificate is identical to having a virtual sign with security that you can easily use to sign documents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"mt-3 mb-3 embed-responsive embed-responsive-16by9\"><iframe class=\"embed-responsive-item\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/qQebBVB01nw\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Trademark_Registration\"><\/span>What is\nTrademark Registration?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before going into the importance of DSC in Trademark application, let&#8217;s understand the meaning of <a href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/trademark-registration\" class=\"text-primary\"><strong>Trademark Registration<\/strong><\/a>. A Trademark is a phrase, word, name, logo, or symbol that is used to distinguish one product or service from another. For instance, the name, word, or symbol of a company, a product, or a brand. Graphics, pictures, numerical, 3-d elements like product kind &amp; packaging, and non-visible indicators like odours, tones, or colour hues can also be included in the list of Trademarks. In another way, it is a vital symbol that tells your company and helps customers in distinguishing you from your competition. Trademark Registration helps in protection from misuse of your branding. Hence, Trademark Registration becomes vital to brands for its protection &amp; many other benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_DSC_Class_is_required_for_Trademark_Application\"><\/span>Which DSC\nClass is required for Trademark Application?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The\n<strong><em>Class\n3 DSC<\/em><\/strong> in Trademark application provides a high level of security &amp;\nhas a validity period of 1-2 years. After this, the Digital Signature\nCertificate must be renewed. A Trademark application can be made by someone who\nhas a Class 3 or Class 2 Digital Signature Certificate (DSC), so one must\nobtain one of these DSC classes to apply for a Trademark Registration in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_importance_of_DSC_in_Trademark_Application\"><\/span>What is the\nimportance of DSC in Trademark Application?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To apply under the online Trademark application system, you must have an appropriate Digital Signature Certificate, as the<strong> IT Act of 2000<\/strong><sup><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Information_Technology_Act,_2000\" class=\"text-primary\"><strong>[1]<\/strong><\/a><\/sup> requires the use of digital signatures on digital documents to ensure their legitimacy &amp; privacy. Getting a Class 3 DSC in Trademark is a must under the e-filing system. As a result, before registering a Trademark, it is advisable that one must obtain a Class 3 DSC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Following\nare some benefits of DSC:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Digital Signature Certificate\nor DSCs are legally valid;<\/li><li>Digital Signature Certificate\nsave the time of filing and are also economical;<\/li><li>Digital Signature Certificate\nor DSC reduces the risk of duplication or alteration of the document itself.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Process_to_Add_DSC_in_Trademark_Application\"><\/span>Process to Add\nDSC in Trademark Application<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Following\nis the process to add DSC in Trademark Application:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Visit the official website of\nIP India;<\/li><li>Then click on the \u201c<strong><em>New\nUser? Sign Up<\/em><\/strong>\u201d option;<\/li><li>Obtain a <strong><em>Class 3 or 2 Digital Signature<\/em><\/strong>\nfrom any of the Indian Certifying Authorities and install the same on your\ncomputer;<\/li><li>Download and install the <strong><em>Signing\nComponent<\/em><\/strong> as per the instructions given in the <strong><em>Digital Signature Manual;<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>Click \u201c<strong><em>Proceed for Registration<\/em><\/strong>\u201d;<\/li><li>Fill in the vital information in\nthe next step;<\/li><li>After which, you will be\npermitted to sign the Trademark application with a Digital Signature\nCertificate (DSC).<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>The\ninstallation of or registration of the signing component varies as per your <strong><em>computer\u2019s\nWindows bit version. <\/em><\/strong>We will explain you to check your windows bit\nversion below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong><em>For Windows XP\/Windows\n7\/Windows 8 (32-bit)<\/em><\/strong>:<\/li><li>Go to My Computer button\/Local\nDisc (C:)\/Windows\/System 32;<\/li><li>Copy capicom.dll to My Computer\nsection\/Local Disc (C:)\/Windows\/System32\/;<\/li><li>Search cmd file;<\/li><li>Right-click on cmd and open in\nAdministrator Mode;<\/li><li>Type command \u2018<strong><em>regsvr32\ncpaicorn.dll<\/em><\/strong>\u2019;<\/li><li>Once you click the \u201c<strong><em>Enter<\/em><\/strong>\u201d\nbutton, a successful installation message is shown.<\/li><li><strong><em>For Windows 7 or Windows 8 or\nWindows 10 (64 bit):<\/em><\/strong><\/li><li>First, click on the Windows\n&#8220;Start&#8221; button;<\/li><li>Type <strong><em>%systemroot%\\SysWoW64\\ <\/em><\/strong>in\nthe search box to open the system folder;<\/li><li>Copy the corresponding\ncapicom.dll to the folder %systemroot%\\SysWoW64\\;<\/li><li>Open the cmd prompt in\nadministrator mode;<\/li><li>Go to the folder %systemroot%\\SysWoW64\\\nfrom cmd prompt;<\/li><li>Run the command \u201c<strong><em>regsvr32\ncpaicorn.dll<\/em><\/strong>\u201d;<\/li><li>On clicking the \u201c<strong><em>Enter<\/em><\/strong>\u201d\nbutton, the successful installation message displays.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>To\nsign the Trademark application online, the user must first select the\napplication and select sign the document. A window appears on the computer\nscreen, listing all of the installed digital signatures in your computer\nsystem. The user can select the valid certificate and digitally sign the\ndocument. Following that, the user will be informed that the document has been\nsigned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After all the discussion, it is clear that DSC in Trademark application is vital, especially if you are filing an application online because a valid Digital Signature Certificate completes your e-filing needs, and you can take help from an expert who will help you in obtaining DSC and help in filing Trademark application at the professional level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"text-left\"><b>Read our Article<\/b>:<mark style=\"background: #fffd03 !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/keyword-dispute-between-drs-logistics-vs-google\/\">Keyword dispute between DRS Logistics vs. Google: An analysis<\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As we already know that Trademark Registration is a complex process &amp; it requires a lot of time &amp; effort. Even the process of Trademark Registration is online, it still confuses many people, and maximum time, people get confused regarding how to add a DSC in Trademark application. 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