{"id":12129,"date":"2022-10-07T08:18:21","date_gmt":"2022-10-07T08:18:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/?p=12129"},"modified":"2022-10-07T08:18:23","modified_gmt":"2022-10-07T08:18:23","slug":"what-is-a-composite-mark-meaning-and-trademark-registration-process","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/what-is-a-composite-mark-meaning-and-trademark-registration-process\/","title":{"rendered":"What is a Composite Mark? &#8211; Meaning and Trademark Registration Process"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Some businesses\/companies choose to Trademark their entire logo along with the business name as a Single Trademark; this is a Composite Trademark, for example, Samsung, Coca-Cola, McDonald&#8217;s logo etc. Other businesses will choose to only Trademark the product name or business name, such as Apple has trademarked the word \u201cApple\u201d and their logo as two separate marks. In this blog, we will discuss Composite Marks more.<\/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-6a2e41702c0c5\" 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-6a2e41702c0c5\"  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\/what-is-a-composite-mark-meaning-and-trademark-registration-process\/#What_is_the_Meaning_of_a_Composite_Mark\" title=\"What is the Meaning of a\nComposite Mark?\">What is the Meaning of a\nComposite Mark?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/what-is-a-composite-mark-meaning-and-trademark-registration-process\/#Logo_Composite_Mark_%E2%80%93_Meaning\" title=\"Logo Composite Mark \u2013 Meaning\">Logo Composite Mark \u2013 Meaning<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/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\/what-is-a-composite-mark-meaning-and-trademark-registration-process\/#Benefits_of_Registering_a_Composite_Mark_in_India\" title=\"Benefits of Registering a\nComposite Mark in India\">Benefits of Registering a\nComposite Mark in India<\/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\/what-is-a-composite-mark-meaning-and-trademark-registration-process\/#Who_can_apply_for_Trademark_Registration\" title=\"Who can apply for Trademark\nRegistration?\">Who can apply for Trademark\nRegistration?<\/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\/what-is-a-composite-mark-meaning-and-trademark-registration-process\/#Documents_Required_for_Trademark_Registration_of_Composite_Mark\" title=\"Documents Required for\nTrademark Registration of Composite Mark\">Documents Required for\nTrademark Registration of Composite Mark<\/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\/what-is-a-composite-mark-meaning-and-trademark-registration-process\/#Procedure_for_Registering_a_Composite_Mark\" title=\"Procedure for Registering a\nComposite Mark\">Procedure for Registering a\nComposite Mark<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/what-is-a-composite-mark-meaning-and-trademark-registration-process\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_Meaning_of_a_Composite_Mark\"><\/span>What is the Meaning of a\nComposite Mark?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A\nComposite Mark is a mark that includes a combination of elements. These\nelements can include shapes, words, scents, devices, sounds, and\/or colours.\nThe best example of a Composite Mark is a logo because a logo usually consists\nof shapes, words, specific colours &amp; at times, images. If you wish to\nTrademark a Business Logo, then it is likely you will be getting a Composite\nTrademark in order to securely Trademark the totality of the logo, not just an\naspect of it. Therefore, this type of mark refers to its overall appearance or\nthe Trademark taken as a whole.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Logo_Composite_Mark_%E2%80%93_Meaning\"><\/span>Logo Composite Mark \u2013 Meaning<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A Logo\nComposite Mark includes the name of the brand in the logo. It is a combination\nof the brand logo and the brand name, for example, Coca-Cola &amp; BMW.\nWhereas, Levi\u2019s has a complex logo composite Trademark that incorporates the\nplacement of its label at the back of its pants or jeans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other side, because of a growing trend of Trademark Registration, many start-ups are left with the option to Trademark their logo Composite as most of the intended names are already Trademarked, leaving fewer options for new start-ups to Trademark. Although they face a Trademark Objection or Trademark Opposition, they still get clear on the ground that they are uniquely presented &amp; have a unique mark. Usually, it is a bad idea to use a Brand Name that isn&#8217;t entirely unique, as problems could arise should your brand pose a threat to the already registered brand name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits_of_Registering_a_Composite_Mark_in_India\"><\/span>Benefits of Registering a\nComposite Mark in India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The\nfollowing are the benefits of registering a Composite Trademark in India:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Registration grants statutory protection to a\nTrademark;<\/li><li>A registered mark owner or proprietor has the\noption to initiate infringement actions by filing a suit for infringement in\nIndia;<\/li><li>The owner of a registered mark can use the \u00ae\nsymbol in India in respect of those goods\/services for which the mark or logo\nhas been registered. Using this symbol unless the mark has been registered in\nIndia is unlawful. Using the symbol TM with Trademark simply means that one\nclaims to be the proprietor of the Trademark through the mark may not be\nregistered.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_can_apply_for_Trademark_Registration\"><\/span>Who can apply for Trademark\nRegistration?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>An\napplication for Trademark Registration of Composite Mark may be filed by any\nperson claiming to be the owner of a mark: Such persons include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Partnership Firms;<\/li><li>Trust;<\/li><li>Limited or Private Limited Company;<\/li><li>Individual;<\/li><li>Sole Proprietor;<\/li><li>Joint Individuals or Companies;<\/li><li>Other Legal entities<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Documents_Required_for_Trademark_Registration_of_Composite_Mark\"><\/span>Documents Required for\nTrademark Registration of Composite Mark<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Following are some crucial documents required for Trademark Registration of Composite Mark in India:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>As Individual&amp; Sole Proprietorship:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>\u00a0Copy of the logo or mark. In case the logo or mark is not provided, the application for a Trademark can be filed for the word.<\/li><li>Signed Form-48, this form is an authorisation from the applicant to a Trademark Attorney for filing the Trademark application on their behalf.<\/li><li>Identity proof of the individual or proprietor.<\/li><li>Address proof of the individual or proprietor.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Partnership or LLP or Company:<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In the\ncase of an LLP\/Partnership Firm, the entrepreneur would have to submit the\nfollowing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Copy of logo or mark (optional);<\/li><li>Signed Form -48;<\/li><li><strong>UdyogAadhar Registration Certificate<\/strong><sup><a href=\"https:\/\/udyamregistration.gov.in\/Government-India\/Ministry-MSME-registration.htm\" class=\"text-primary\"><strong>[1]<\/strong><\/a><\/sup>;<\/li><li>Partnership Deed or Incorporation Certificate;<\/li><li>Identity &amp; address proof of signatory<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>As an MSME<\/strong>: if the Trademark Registration is done by a Micro, Small, or Medium Enterprise (MSME), then they should provide the UdyamAadhar Registration Certificate issued by the Ministry of MSME.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>As a Hindu Undivided Family<\/strong>: <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Deed of the Constitution of HUF (Hindu Undivided Family);<\/li><li>PAN Card of HUF.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>As a Society<\/strong>: If a Society is pursuing the procedure for Trademark Registration, then it shall submit the Certificate of Registration (CoR) issued by the Registrar of Co-operative Societies.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>As a Trust<\/strong>: A Trademark application filed by a Trust should furnish the following vital documents as valid proof of its identity:<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Trust Deed duly executed on a stamp paper;<\/li><li>Trust Registration Certificate;<\/li><li>PAN Card in the Trust&#8217;s Name.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Following\nare some common documents required for Trademark Registration for all types of\nbusinesses:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Power of Authorisation of an Agent;<\/li><li>Graphical Representation of Trademark;<\/li><li>User Affidavit.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Procedure_for_Registering_a_Composite_Mark\"><\/span>Procedure for Registering a\nComposite Mark<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Following\nis the step-by-step procedure for registering a Composite Mark:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1: Trademark Search<\/strong>: The\nfirst that you need to follow is Trademark Search; this is to check whether the\nmark is available or not. Once you decide on an available Trademark, you can\nmove to step 2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2: Filing of Trademark Application<\/strong>: Once\nthe first step is completed, then you need to file the Trademark application\nand submit it to the Registrar of Trademarks. The Trademark Registration\napplication should be in a prescribed manner &amp; filed along with the\nprescribed fees. The application for a Trademark Registration can be made\nonline or in any Registrar&#8217;s Office with jurisdiction over the state. Following\nare some crucial information that is mentioned in the application:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Name or logo or Trademark;<\/li><li>Detailed information on the products or services;<\/li><li>Full name &amp; address of the Trademark owner;<\/li><li>Trademark used before (if any).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3: Examining of Trademark Application<\/strong>: Once\nthe application is submitted, the Registrar will examine or review the\napplication to determine whether you have followed all the terms &amp; that\nyour Trademark or Brand Name compiles with the existing law. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 4: Publication in the Trademark\nJournals<\/strong>: After the examination process, the Trademark Registrar\nwill publish your logo, name, or mark in the Indian Trademark Journal. This is\nsurely the most vital part of the Trademark Registration and there should not\nbe any opposition within 3 months or 120 days in some instances from the\npublication date. When there is no opposition, the Trademark Registrar will\nproceed towards the issuance of the Registration Certificate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 5: Trademark Opposition<\/strong>: If there is any opposition by any 3<sup>rd<\/sup> party within 3 months of the Trademark Publication, then the Trademark Registrar will send you a copy of the Opposition Notice. You need to reply to the notice by filing a counter-statement within 2 months; otherwise, the application for <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/trademark-registration\" class=\"text-primary\">Trademark Registration<\/a><\/strong> will be considered rejected. But, if there is no opposition within the stipulated time, then this step will not apply to you, and your Trademark will proceed further for the issuance of the Registration Certificate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 6: Issuance of Trademark Registration Certificate<\/strong>: If there is no opposition within the given time period, then the Trademark Registrar will accept your application, and then the Trademark Registrar will issue the Trademark Registration Certificate.<\/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> A Composite Mark is a mark that involves a combination of different words, devices, sounds, shapes, etc. Therefore, this type of mark or Trademark refers to the registering of the entire appearance of a mark. This is different from a regular Trademark, which involves the Registration of only one aspect. If you have a mark or logo that you want to Trademark, then it is best to register it as a Composite Mark, ensuring all aspects of the mark are safeguarded. <\/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\/trademark-infringement-remedies-in-india\/\">Trademark Infringement Remedies in India<\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Some businesses\/companies choose to Trademark their entire logo along with the business name as a Single Trademark; this is a Composite Trademark, for example, Samsung, Coca-Cola, McDonald&#8217;s logo etc. Other businesses will choose to only Trademark the product name or business name, such as Apple has trademarked the word \u201cApple\u201d and their logo as two [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":12132,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[72],"tags":[],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12129"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12129"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12129\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":12135,"href":"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12129\/revisions\/12135"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/12132"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12129"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=12129"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=12129"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}