{"id":4248,"date":"2021-04-20T06:16:37","date_gmt":"2021-04-20T06:16:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/?p=4248"},"modified":"2021-04-20T06:16:40","modified_gmt":"2021-04-20T06:16:40","slug":"trademark-registration-for-partnership-firms-in-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/trademark-registration-for-partnership-firms-in-india\/","title":{"rendered":"A Complete Guide on Trademark Registration for Partnership Firms in India"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">In the past few years in India, the importance of Trademark Registration has rapidly increased as businesses looking to protect or safeguard their brand name from infringement. Many entities, companies, and businesses choose <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/trademark-registration\">Trademark Registration<\/a><\/strong> as it helps them to concentrate on marketing. In this blog, we will discuss the Trademark Registration for Partnership Firms, and in the case of Partnership Firms, the application for the registration goes through many stages.<\/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-6a3b011e84bb3\" 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-6a3b011e84bb3\"  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\/trademark-registration-for-partnership-firms-in-india\/#An_Overview_of_Partnership_Firms\" title=\"An Overview of Partnership\nFirms \">An Overview of Partnership\nFirms <\/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\/trademark-registration-for-partnership-firms-in-india\/#What_is_a_Trademark\" title=\"What is a Trademark?\">What is a Trademark?<\/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\/trademark-registration-for-partnership-firms-in-india\/#Importance_of_Trademark_Registration_for_Partnership_Firms_in_India\" title=\"Importance of Trademark\nRegistration for Partnership Firms in India\">Importance of Trademark\nRegistration for Partnership Firms 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\/trademark-registration-for-partnership-firms-in-india\/#What_are_the_vital_points_to_remember_about_Trademark_Registration_for_Partnership_Firms\" title=\"What are the vital points to\nremember about Trademark Registration for Partnership Firms?\">What are the vital points to\nremember about Trademark Registration for Partnership Firms?<\/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\/trademark-registration-for-partnership-firms-in-india\/#Filing_a_Trademark_Application_for_Registration\" title=\"Filing a Trademark Application\nfor Registration\">Filing a Trademark Application\nfor Registration<\/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\/trademark-registration-for-partnership-firms-in-india\/#What_are_the_Vital_Documents_Required_for_Trademark_Registration_for_Partnership_Firms\" title=\"What are the Vital Documents\nRequired for Trademark Registration for Partnership Firms?\">What are the Vital Documents\nRequired for Trademark Registration for Partnership Firms?<\/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\/trademark-registration-for-partnership-firms-in-india\/#Procedure_for_Trademark_Registration\" title=\"Procedure for Trademark\nRegistration\">Procedure for Trademark\nRegistration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/trademark-registration-for-partnership-firms-in-india\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"An_Overview_of_Partnership_Firms\"><\/span>An Overview of Partnership\nFirms <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>An individual who has come into partnership with another to commence a business are separately called a Partners &amp; collectively Partnership Firm. The Indian Partnership Act, 1932 govern such firms. <strong><em>Indian Partnership Act, 1932 (Section 4)<\/em><\/strong><sup><a href=\"https:\/\/indiankanoon.org\/doc\/1459716\/#:~:text=Section%204%20in%20The%20Indian%20Partnership%20Act%2C%201932&amp;text=4.,of%20them%20acting%20for%20all.\"><strong>[1]<\/strong><\/a><\/sup> defines partnership as the relation between a person who has agreed to share business profits carries on by all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It may\nremember that a Partnership Firm is not an individual legal company different\nfrom its members. It\u2019s a collective name given to individuals creating the\nfirm.&nbsp; Such a firm cannot own property or\nemploy servants. Also, it cannot be a creditor or a debitor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_Trademark\"><\/span>What is a Trademark?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A\nTrademark is an image, a word, a logo, name or a symbol used by a company or\nbusiness to differentiate their products or services from other competitors in\nthe same market. Such a name or logo becomes the brand identity of a business,\nthereby becoming appreciated to the company. Everything from the company\u2019s name\nto logo might be considered a Trademark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By\ngetting the Trademark Registration Certificate, companies or businesses ensure\nthat the name or logo remain exclusive to them. It prevents others from using\nsimilar mark and confusing or tricking customers. Hence, Trademark Registration\nis a crucial as anything in the present competitive business world, which helps\ncompanies and business to maintain brand individuality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Importance_of_Trademark_Registration_for_Partnership_Firms_in_India\"><\/span>Importance of Trademark\nRegistration for Partnership Firms in India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The\nimportance of Trademark Registration for Partnership Firms in India can be\ninferred from the following points:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>It offers legal protection and prevents from\ncopying and misusing your mark;<\/li><li>It permits businesses or entities to\ndifferentiates their products from competitors easily;<\/li><li>It boosts the value and goodwill of the business\nin the Indian market;<\/li><li>It grants the Trademark owner the exclusive\ncountrywide proprietorship of the mark;<\/li><li>With Trademark Registration, a mark can become a\ncompany\u2019s asset;<\/li><li>It helps the owner in spreading their business\nto international levels;<\/li><li>It supports the Trademark owner to stand apart\nin the core of your opponents, hence making it comparatively easy to market\nyour products and make the best of the brand.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_vital_points_to_remember_about_Trademark_Registration_for_Partnership_Firms\"><\/span>What are the vital points to\nremember about Trademark Registration for Partnership Firms?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Following\nare some vital points to remember before going for Trademark Registration for\nPartnership Firms:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Trademark Registration for Partnership Firms\nshall remain valid for ten years from the date of application. The Trademark\nowner has the option to renew the same so as to enjoy continued exclusivity;<\/li><li>When a business or entity receives Registration\nCertificate of a Trademark, then it can use the \u00ae symbol, and it signifies that\nthe logo, brand, or name has been successfully registered;<\/li><li>An applicant can start using \u2122 symbol with their\nname or logo or symbol once they file an application for Trademark. \u2122 symbol\nsignifies that your business or entity has filed an application and is waiting\nfor approval;<\/li><li>When you file a Trademark application for\nPartnership Firms, it may take approx. 6 to 12 months of time to receive\nconsent. The time may vary as per opposition or objection if any.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Filing_a_Trademark_Application_for_Registration\"><\/span>Filing a Trademark Application\nfor Registration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>An\nindividual or company may file an application; hence, it is not essential to\nown an entity or be a business entity to file an application for the\nregistration of a Trademark in India. Further, a business or an individual may\nalso file an application that they desire to use in future. As per Indian Law,\nthe following entities may file an application for the registration of a\nTrademark:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/limited-liability-partnership-registration\">LLPs (Limited Liability Partnerships)<\/a><\/strong>;<\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/sole-proprietorship-registration\">Sole Proprietorship<\/a><\/strong>;<\/li><li>Trusts or Societies;<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/partnership-firm-registration\"><strong>Partnership Firms<\/strong><\/a>;<\/li><li>Private persons or individuals;<\/li><li>Joint owners of a company.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_Vital_Documents_Required_for_Trademark_Registration_for_Partnership_Firms\"><\/span>What are the Vital Documents\nRequired for Trademark Registration for Partnership Firms?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For the\nTrademark Registration for Partnership Firms, the following documents are\nrequired:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Submit a copy of the logo or name;<\/li><li>Submit a Partnership Deed;<\/li><li>Submit any identity and address proof of the\nsignatory;<\/li><li>Duly signed authorization form.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Procedure_for_Trademark_Registration\"><\/span>Procedure for Trademark\nRegistration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can\ncheck the procedure for Trademark Registration below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>First, you have to select a unique and\nattractive mark that will represent your company or business;<\/li><li>Ask a legal expert to know which Trademark class\nthe Trademark belongs to;<\/li><li>The candidate shall do an online Trademark\nsearch to know whether the proposed mark is similar to an already registered\nmark or not. This is done to avoid infringement and opposition later on;<\/li><li>Once the applicant find their mark original and\nunique, then they can apply for Trademark Registration under a class or\nmultiple classes;<\/li><li>After that, the Trademark Registrar will verify\nthe application and documents submitted by the applicant and also examine if\nthe mark applied for doesn\u2019t violate an already registered mark;<\/li><li>After the verification, the Trademark Registrar\nshall publish the mark in Trademark Journal. In case if there is no opposition\nwithin 3 months, then the mark shall be approved, and the applicant gets the\nregistration certificate;<\/li><li>But in case a Trademark Opposition arises, the\napplicant will have to go through a formal process.<\/li><\/ol>\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>There are several advantages of getting Trademark Registration for Partnership Firms. It distinguishes your products, gives you an exclusive right, and creates goodwill and belief among customers. All the information mentioned above is essentials for Partnership Firms seeking Trademark registration. But, you already know that this process can be long and boring, and you may need the help of an expert in filing the application for the registration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also, Read:<\/strong> <mark style=\"background: #fffd03 !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/5-things-to-consider-for-application-of-trademark-registration\/\">Know 5 Things to Consider for Application of Trademark Registration<\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the past few years in India, the importance of Trademark Registration has rapidly increased as businesses looking to protect or safeguard their brand name from infringement. Many entities, companies, and businesses choose Trademark Registration as it helps them to concentrate on marketing. 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