{"id":555,"date":"2020-12-22T08:27:42","date_gmt":"2020-12-22T08:27:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/?p=555"},"modified":"2020-12-22T09:24:55","modified_gmt":"2020-12-22T09:24:55","slug":"things-to-know-before-registering-a-brand-name-in-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/things-to-know-before-registering-a-brand-name-in-india\/","title":{"rendered":"Things to know before Registering a Brand name in India"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">Companies and individuals work hard to build brand and loyalty for\ntheir business in the market. So when it comes to protect the brand from the\nrest of the world, it is important for the entrepreneurs to get their brand\nregistered under the <strong><em>Indian Trademarks Act, 1999<\/em><sup><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ipindia.nic.in\/acts-rules-tm.htm\" class=\"text-primary\"><strong><em>[1]<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/sup><\/strong>.\nTrademark is kind of intellectual property that helps the company to\ndifferentiate its product and create a distinct identity from the rest of the\nproducts in the market. Therefore, this article will help you to provide\nknowledge upon the things that you must know before registering a brand name in\nIndia.<\/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-6a55aa25b3109\" 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\" 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href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/things-to-know-before-registering-a-brand-name-in-india\/#Types_of_Trademarks_in_India\" title=\"Types of\nTrademarks in India\">Types of\nTrademarks in India<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/things-to-know-before-registering-a-brand-name-in-india\/#%C2%B7_Product_Mark\" title=\"\u00b7 Product Mark\">\u00b7 Product Mark<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/things-to-know-before-registering-a-brand-name-in-india\/#%C2%B7_Service_Mark\" title=\"\u00b7 Service Mark\">\u00b7 Service Mark<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/things-to-know-before-registering-a-brand-name-in-india\/#%C2%B7_Certification_Mark\" title=\"\u00b7 Certification Mark\">\u00b7 Certification Mark<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/things-to-know-before-registering-a-brand-name-in-india\/#%C2%B7_Collective_Mark\" title=\"\u00b7 Collective Mark\">\u00b7 Collective Mark<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/things-to-know-before-registering-a-brand-name-in-india\/#%C2%B7_Pattern_Mark\" title=\"\u00b7 Pattern Mark\">\u00b7 Pattern Mark<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/things-to-know-before-registering-a-brand-name-in-india\/#%C2%B7_Sound_Mark\" title=\"\u00b7 Sound Mark\">\u00b7 Sound Mark<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/things-to-know-before-registering-a-brand-name-in-india\/#Procedure_to_Register_a_Brand_Name_in_India\" title=\"Procedure to\nRegister a Brand Name in India\">Procedure to\nRegister a Brand Name in India<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/things-to-know-before-registering-a-brand-name-in-india\/#Step_1_Search_for_a_unique_name\" title=\"Step 1: Search\nfor a unique name\">Step 1: Search\nfor a unique name<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/things-to-know-before-registering-a-brand-name-in-india\/#Step_2_Draft_Trademark_Application\" title=\"Step 2: Draft\nTrademark Application\">Step 2: Draft\nTrademark Application<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/things-to-know-before-registering-a-brand-name-in-india\/#Step_3_Filing_of_Registration_Application\" title=\"Step 3: Filing\nof Registration Application\">Step 3: Filing\nof Registration Application<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/things-to-know-before-registering-a-brand-name-in-india\/#Step_4_Examination_of_Application\" title=\"Step 4:\nExamination of Application\">Step 4:\nExamination of Application<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/things-to-know-before-registering-a-brand-name-in-india\/#Step_5_Publication_at_Trademarks_Journal\" title=\"Step 5:\nPublication at Trademarks Journal\">Step 5:\nPublication at Trademarks Journal<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/things-to-know-before-registering-a-brand-name-in-india\/#Step_6_Issuance_of_Trademark_Certificate\" title=\"Step 6:\nIssuance of Trademark Certificate\">Step 6:\nIssuance of Trademark Certificate<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/things-to-know-before-registering-a-brand-name-in-india\/#Advantages_of_Trademark_Registration\" title=\"Advantages of Trademark Registration\">Advantages of Trademark Registration<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/things-to-know-before-registering-a-brand-name-in-india\/#%C2%B7_Exclusive_rights\" title=\"\u00b7 Exclusive rights\">\u00b7 Exclusive rights<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/things-to-know-before-registering-a-brand-name-in-india\/#%C2%B7_Builds_Goodwill_and_Trust\" title=\"\u00b7 Builds Goodwill and Trust\">\u00b7 Builds Goodwill and Trust<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/things-to-know-before-registering-a-brand-name-in-india\/#%C2%B7_Product_Differentiation\" title=\"\u00b7 Product Differentiation\">\u00b7 Product Differentiation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/things-to-know-before-registering-a-brand-name-in-india\/#%C2%B7_Asset_Creation\" title=\"\u00b7 Asset Creation\">\u00b7 Asset Creation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/things-to-know-before-registering-a-brand-name-in-india\/#%C2%B7_Infringement_Protection\" title=\"\u00b7 Infringement Protection\">\u00b7 Infringement Protection<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/things-to-know-before-registering-a-brand-name-in-india\/#%C2%B7_Use_of_%C2%AE_Symbol\" title=\"\u00b7 Use of \u00ae Symbol\">\u00b7 Use of \u00ae Symbol<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/things-to-know-before-registering-a-brand-name-in-india\/#%C2%B7_Attracts_Human_Resources\" title=\"\u00b7 Attracts Human Resources\">\u00b7 Attracts Human Resources<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/things-to-know-before-registering-a-brand-name-in-india\/#What_is_the_validity_of_a_registered_Trademark\" title=\"What is the\nvalidity of a registered Trademark?\">What is the\nvalidity of a registered Trademark?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/things-to-know-before-registering-a-brand-name-in-india\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Overview_of_Trademark_Registration\"><\/span>Overview of\nTrademark Registration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Trademark is mark which helps the company to make its brand prominent in the market. According to <em>Section 2 of the Trademarks Act, 1999 <\/em>a trademark is a mark that helps to distinguish the goods and services of one company from another. It can be a symbol, logo, design, word, label and etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Registering a Brand name in India is necessary for all the entrepreneurs involved in trading of goods and services. Trademark Registration is regulated by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Controller General of Patent Design and Indian Government. Registering a Brand name is very easy and simple in India with Swarit Advisors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Types_of_Trademarks_in_India\"><\/span>Types of\nTrademarks in India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%B7_Product_Mark\"><\/span>\u00b7 Product Mark<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A Product mark is a mark, which is used on the goods or products\nwhich helps the customers to determine the tangible products easily. Trademark\nClass 1-34 must be applied by the applicant for the registration of Product\nMark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%B7_Service_Mark\"><\/span>\u00b7 Service Mark<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A service mark is a mark, which is used to register services. It\nenables the customers to recognize a particular service from its service mark. Trademark\nClass 35-45 must be applied by the applicant for the registration of Service\nMark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%B7_Certification_Mark\"><\/span>\u00b7 Certification Mark<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A certification mark certifies the quality, origin, material and\nother aspects of goods or services. It allows the customers to identify the\ngoods that are of certain standards. It assured that the product has gone with\nseveral standard tests and is of a good quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%B7_Collective_Mark\"><\/span>\u00b7 Collective Mark<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Any company or institution listed under the <em>Section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013<\/em> requires a Collective Mark. This type of mark helps to identify the distinctive features of a company\u2019s products and services on a collective basis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%B7_Pattern_Mark\"><\/span>\u00b7 Pattern Mark<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Marks used by the companies with some designs or patterns to\ndistinguish their products from the others are called Pattern Marks. Under this\nmark, the owner is required to prove the uniqueness of its pattern to register\nit under this mark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%B7_Sound_Mark\"><\/span>\u00b7 Sound Mark<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A sound mark is used by the company when their brand has a unique\nsound which the audience can easily recognize through that concerned sound. It\nis important for the owner of this mark to prove that the mark has uniqueness\nand can be easily recognized by the people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Procedure_to_Register_a_Brand_Name_in_India\"><\/span>Procedure to\nRegister a Brand Name in India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The procedure to register a brand name in India is as follows: &#8211;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/infographics-4-922x1024.png\" alt=\"Procedure to Register Brand Name\" class=\"wp-image-558\" width=\"482\" height=\"535\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/infographics-4-922x1024.png 922w, https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/infographics-4-270x300.png 270w, https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/infographics-4-768x853.png 768w, https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/infographics-4.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 482px) 100vw, 482px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_Search_for_a_unique_name\"><\/span>Step 1: Search\nfor a unique name<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The first step that involves for the registration of a brand name in\nIndia is to look for a name which is unique. It is important for the applicant\nthat he must search for name that has not been used previously by any other\ncompany and has not been registered before. The name must be relevant and\nshould be related to the product, that is, it should not mislead the customers\nabout the brand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_Draft_Trademark_Application\"><\/span>Step 2: Draft\nTrademark Application<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the applicant finalizes the name for its company, the next step\nis to draft a Trademark Application. The following documents are required to be\nsubmitted along with the application: &#8211;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Signed TM-48 Form<\/li><li>A copy of the logo<\/li><li>Aadhar card of the applicant<\/li><li>Id proof<\/li><li>Certificate of Incorporation\/Partnership Deed<\/li><li>Address proof of the applicant<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_Filing_of_Registration_Application\"><\/span>Step 3: Filing\nof Registration Application<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are two methods to apply for a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/trademark-registration\" class=\"text-primary\">Trademark registration<\/a><\/strong>, that is, manual or online. In Manual Registration, the applicant is required to submit its trademark application at the Trademark Registrar office along with the necessary documents. The applicant receives a receipt of acknowledgement with 15 to 20 days. Whereas, in online Trademark registration, the application is submitted online at the official website portal of trademark registry and the acknowledgement receipt is received on it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_4_Examination_of_Application\"><\/span>Step 4:\nExamination of Application<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The application submitted by the applicant is examined by the\nexamination officer, who is appointed by the registry of trademarks. It the\nexamination officer is satisfied with the application, it shall proceed\nfurther.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_5_Publication_at_Trademarks_Journal\"><\/span>Step 5:\nPublication at Trademarks Journal<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Upon the approval of the application by the examination officer, the application shall be published in the Trademarks Journal for objections by the people. If no <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/trademark-objection\" class=\"text-primary\">Trademark objection<\/a><\/strong> against the application is raised within three months of its publication, then the application shall be accepted and proceeded further for the registration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_6_Issuance_of_Trademark_Certificate\"><\/span>Step 6:\nIssuance of Trademark Certificate<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The registrar of the Trademarks office shall accept the application\nand issue a Certificate of Trademark to the applicant upon the registration of\nthe mark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Advantages_of_Trademark_Registration\"><\/span>Advantages of Trademark Registration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/infographics-3.png\" alt=\"Advantages of Trademark Registration\" class=\"wp-image-559\" width=\"371\" height=\"592\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%B7_Exclusive_rights\"><\/span>\u00b7 Exclusive rights<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The registered trademark holder enjoys the exclusive right over the\ntrademark. The owner has a sole ownership of the trademark and can stop the\nothers from the unauthorized use of the mark. it gives the right to the owner\nto sue the unauthorized user of the registered trademark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%B7_Builds_Goodwill_and_Trust\"><\/span>\u00b7 Builds Goodwill and Trust<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the trademark is registered, it builds trust and goodwill of\nthe brand in the market. It helps in creating permanent customers who will\nalways opt for the same brand and will be loyal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%B7_Product_Differentiation\"><\/span>\u00b7 Product Differentiation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The registration of a trademark helps the owner to differentiate its\nproduct from the rest in the market quite easily. The customers can easily\nidentify the product. The mark creates a unique character for the brand\nregistered and ensures that the product holds a good quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%B7_Asset_Creation\"><\/span>\u00b7 Asset Creation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A registered trademark creates intangible asset for the owner. The\nowner has the right to sell, assign, commercially contract or franchise the\nmark. it gives advantages to the company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%B7_Infringement_Protection\"><\/span>\u00b7 Infringement Protection<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The registration of a trademark does not allow any other person\nexcept the owner to use such mark. If any person makes any deceptive use of the\nmark or infringes the registered mark, the owner can take a legal action and\nsue the infringer. The owner of the trademark is legally protected once his mark\nis registered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%B7_Use_of_%C2%AE_Symbol\"><\/span><strong>\u00b7 <\/strong>Use of <strong>\u00ae Symbol<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the trademark is registered, the owner of the registered mark has a right to use the \u00ae Symbol stating that it is a registered mark and no other person has a right to use it without the consent of the owner. If any person uses such registered mark, then the trademark holder has a right to take a legal action and sue the infringer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%B7_Attracts_Human_Resources\"><\/span>\u00b7 Attracts Human Resources<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A registered trademark acts as a magnate for the people to join such\nbig brands. It creates a positive image of the company and thus the candidates\nare attracted towards them easily. Further, this helps to reduce the cost in\nhiring and other related activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_validity_of_a_registered_Trademark\"><\/span>What is the\nvalidity of a registered Trademark?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A registered trademark is valid for a period of 10 years from the\ndate of its filing. It can be renewed thereafter.<\/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>Trademark in India is an important intellectual property right that a company should have for their brand to protect it from any infringement by the other people. If a brand is registered under the Trademarks Act, 1999, the owner of the registered trademark gets many rights and benefits under it. Registering a brand name in India is therefore necessary for a company to protect the company\u2019s investment in the brand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Also, Read:<\/b> <mark style=\"background: #fffd03 !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/things-you-must-know-all-about-trademark-restoration-in-india\/\">Things You Must Know All About Trademark Restoration in India<\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Companies and individuals work hard to build brand and loyalty for their business in the market. So when it comes to protect the brand from the rest of the world, it is important for the entrepreneurs to get their brand registered under the Indian Trademarks Act, 1999[1]. 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