{"id":4600,"date":"2021-04-29T07:17:39","date_gmt":"2021-04-29T07:17:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/?p=4600"},"modified":"2021-04-29T07:17:41","modified_gmt":"2021-04-29T07:17:41","slug":"msme-trademark-registration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/msme-trademark-registration\/","title":{"rendered":"MSME Trademark Registration: Is it Deserve Considering?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A Trademark aids companies to establish their brand identity and protect them from <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/trademark-infringement\" class=\"text-primary\">Trademark Infringement<\/a><\/strong>. &nbsp;Therefore, applying for <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/trademark-registration\" class=\"text-primary\">Trademark Registration<\/a><\/strong> is an essential step for all entities or companies. However, the process of Trademark Registration may be tricky as there are several things business owners need to consider. Moreover, to boost small enterprise and start-ups, the fees for MSME Trademark Registration has been considerably reduced. Therefore, MSME Trademark Registration is a straightforward and cost-effective process that may be done online.&nbsp;Scroll down to check more regarding the MSME Trademark Registration.<\/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-6a3ae271c4d24\" 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-6a3ae271c4d24\"  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\/msme-trademark-registration\/#What_is_an_MSME_Registration\" title=\"What is\nan MSME Registration?\">What is\nan MSME Registration?<\/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\/msme-trademark-registration\/#What_is_an_MSME_Trademark_Registration_%E2%80%93_An_Overview\" title=\"What is\nan MSME Trademark Registration? \u2013 An Overview\">What is\nan MSME Trademark Registration? \u2013 An Overview<\/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\/msme-trademark-registration\/#What_are_the_criteria_for_Trademark_Registration_for_MSME_in_India\" title=\"What\nare the criteria for Trademark Registration for MSME in India?\">What\nare the criteria for Trademark Registration for MSME 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\/msme-trademark-registration\/#What_are_the_Benefits_of_MSME_Trademark_Registration\" title=\"What\nare the Benefits of MSME Trademark Registration?\">What\nare the Benefits of MSME Trademark Registration?<\/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\/msme-trademark-registration\/#Important_Points_to_Remember_Regarding_Trademark_Registration_for_MSMEs\" title=\"Important\nPoints to Remember Regarding Trademark Registration for MSMEs\">Important\nPoints to Remember Regarding Trademark Registration for MSMEs<\/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\/msme-trademark-registration\/#Vital_Documents_Required_for_MSME_Trademark_Registration\" title=\"Vital\nDocuments Required for MSME Trademark Registration\">Vital\nDocuments Required for MSME Trademark Registration<\/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\/msme-trademark-registration\/#When_and_where_you_can_register_for_a_Trademark\" title=\"When\nand where you can register for a Trademark?\">When\nand where you can register for a Trademark?<\/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\/msme-trademark-registration\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_an_MSME_Registration\"><\/span>What is\nan MSME Registration?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>AN\nMSME Registration is also known as <strong><em>Udyog Aadhaar Registration<\/em><\/strong>, is a\nscheme taking place by the Government of India to help facilitate and promote\nthe establishment and growth of small enterprise in India. Such a scheme\ndelivers various benefits to small, micro, and medium enterprises in India. The\nfollowing business companies can apply under this scheme at present:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Manufacturing entities or\ncompanies whose total investment is less than Rs. 10 crores;<\/li><li>Services sector entities or\ncompanies whose total investment is less than Rs. 5 crores.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Applicants can apply for MSME Registration by going to the <strong>official website<\/strong><sup><a href=\"https:\/\/msme.gov.in\/\"><strong>[1]<\/strong><\/a><\/sup> and applying online. Moreover, MSMEs are categorized into service and manufacturing enterprises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_an_MSME_Trademark_Registration_%E2%80%93_An_Overview\"><\/span>What is\nan MSME Trademark Registration? \u2013 An Overview<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A\nTrademark is a brand word, logo, name, or symbol that helps clients to identify\na company&#8217;s product and services and distinguish them from their competitors.\nIt can be anything from a word, number, or colour palette that helps set your\nbusiness apart. Hence, Trademarks are an essential part of creating a brand\nidentity or image for a company. Trademark Registration is the lawful process\nby which entities secure exclusive ownership rights on their mark. MSME\nTrademark Registration is the process by which MSME type of entities can ensure\nlawful protection of their brand name, word, logo, or symbol in India. It\nserves as the 1<sup>st<\/sup> step of initiating the brand name for any MSME.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_criteria_for_Trademark_Registration_for_MSME_in_India\"><\/span>What\nare the criteria for Trademark Registration for MSME in India?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The\nfollowing things are eligible for Trademark Registration in India:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Logo;<\/li><li>Smell;<\/li><li>Numbers, words, letter;<\/li><li>Symbol;<\/li><li>Colour combination;<\/li><li>Graphic design;<\/li><li>Phrases;<\/li><li>Sound mark.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If\nany mark is similar to any other registered mark. Then it will not be accepted\nfor Trademark Registration by the Trademark Registry. Further, another thing to\nremember is that the applicant\u2019s mark should not be similar to the Trademark\nfor which the application for Trademark Registration has been filed. Companies\nand individuals won\u2019t be permitted to apply for a Trademark that can mislead,\nconfuse the common public. Furthermore, Trademark that includes the following\nwords cannot be registered:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Common names and abbreviations;<\/li><li>Offensive symbols or words;<\/li><li>Geographical names. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_Benefits_of_MSME_Trademark_Registration\"><\/span>What\nare the Benefits of MSME Trademark Registration?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Following\nare some benefits of an MSME Trademark Registration in India:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"968\" height=\"491\" src=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/image001-2.png\" alt=\"What are the Benefits of MSME Trademark Registration?\" class=\"wp-image-4604\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/image001-2.png 968w, https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/image001-2-300x152.png 300w, https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/image001-2-768x390.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 968px) 100vw, 968px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol><li><strong><em>Distinctive Identity<\/em><\/strong>:\nOne of the vital benefits of Trademark Registration is that it helps in\ncreating a distinct identity of any company or entity. No other competitor can\napply or use the Trademark for the same products and services.<\/li><li><strong><em>Publicized your Brand and\nExpand your Business<\/em><\/strong>: Trademark Registration makes\nit simple and easy to spread or expand your business within or outside India,\nand it also popularises your brand.<\/li><li><strong><em>Legal Protection<\/em><\/strong>:\nIt helps to become the actual owner of a registered Trademark, and no one has\nthe legal right to use the registered Trademark without taking proper\npermission from the actual owner of the registered Trademark. Also, remember\nthat no action can be taken if the Trademark is not registered with the\nGovernment. The registered Trademark owner can impose legal action against those\nwho try to copy the registered Trademark.<\/li><li><strong><em>Goodwill<\/em><\/strong>:\nA Trademark that is already registered creates goodwill and trust, and quality\nin the people&#8217;s minds.<\/li><li><strong><em>Creation of Asset<\/em><\/strong>:\nA registered Trademark performs as an asset for the owner as the registered\nTrademark owner can quickly sell or permit it on a contract basis to another\nparty. It also creates IP (Intellectual Property) for the same.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Important_Points_to_Remember_Regarding_Trademark_Registration_for_MSMEs\"><\/span>Important\nPoints to Remember Regarding Trademark Registration for MSMEs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>A vital part of applying for\nthe MSME Trademark Registration is to understand which class to apply under.\nAccording to the NICE Classification System, there are 45 different classes, of\nwhich the first 34 classes are for products and the rest of it for services.<\/li><li>Trademark is territorial, so a\nTrademark obtained in India shall be valid in India only and not outside India.\nIn case you want international protection, then you need to apply for\nInternational Trademark Registration in individual countries.<\/li><li>A Trademark is valid for ten\nyears only from the date of filing the application for Trademark Registration.\nApplicants must ensure that they renew the Trademark within the prescribed\ntime.<\/li><li>The owners of MSME must\nconsider meeting legal experts to understand the procedure of Trademark\nRegistration and apply it correctly. It will help in preventing unnecessary\ndelays.<\/li><li>Once you applied for the\nTrademark Registration, you can use the TM symbol at the end of the mark as an\nindication that you have filed the application for registration and once the\napplication is approved and you can get a Certificate of registration can use\nthe R symbol.<\/li><li>The MSMEs must consider\napplying for the registration as soon as possible, and the process may take\nsome extra time.<\/li><li>Trademark Infringement happens\nwhen any unauthorized or illegal person\/third party use the registered\nTrademark without taking permission from the actual owner of the registered\nTrademark in India as per the Trademark Act, 1999.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vital_Documents_Required_for_MSME_Trademark_Registration\"><\/span>Vital\nDocuments Required for MSME Trademark Registration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Following\nare some vital documents required for the registration of a Trademark for an\nMSME:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Submit any applicant&#8217;s address\nproof such as Driving License\/Aadhar Card\/Voter Card and also submit an\nidentity proof of the applicant such as PAN Card or Passport;<\/li><li>Submit a copy of the Logo or\nTrademark;<\/li><li>Submit an address proof of the\ncompany;<\/li><li>Submit a Certificate of\nRegistration or the Partnership Deed;<\/li><li>Udyog Registration Certificate.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_and_where_you_can_register_for_a_Trademark\"><\/span>When\nand where you can register for a Trademark?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\nis hereby recommended to register your Trademark when you are all set to enter\ninto the market and promote your product prior to its launch since the name is\nunlikely to be altered at this phase. It would have to go through internal\nreviews and considerations. All Trademark Registrations are territorial; hence,\nif an MSME desires to spread their business internationally, they have to\nregister their Trademark in possible countries individually.<\/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>As the MSMEs in India attain momentum and as the Indian market opens their gate for overseas competition, it would be a perfect idea for Indian MSMEs to prepare for getting their Trademarks and register them. For MSME Trademark Registration, you can contact any legal expert who will assist you through the complete process. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also, Read:<\/strong> <mark style=\"background: #fffd03 !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/analysis-on-nic-code-for-msme-registration\/\">Everything You Need to Know About NIC Code for MSME Registration<\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A Trademark aids companies to establish their brand identity and protect them from Trademark Infringement. &nbsp;Therefore, applying for Trademark Registration is an essential step for all entities or companies. However, the process of Trademark Registration may be tricky as there are several things business owners need to consider. 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