{"id":567,"date":"2020-12-22T09:50:56","date_gmt":"2020-12-22T09:50:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/?p=567"},"modified":"2020-12-22T09:52:48","modified_gmt":"2020-12-22T09:52:48","slug":"why-do-bloggers-need-to-obtain-trademark-for-their-blog-name","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/why-do-bloggers-need-to-obtain-trademark-for-their-blog-name\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Do Bloggers Need To Obtain Trademark For Their Blog Name?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">The legitimatises in blogging are a bit of a murky concept unless the blogger is well-informed with the legal ins and outs of stuff posted on the Internet. As a result, there are high chances that one can get lost in legal mambo-jumbo and unintentionally end up infringing a low here and there. However, it shall be considerate to note that usually accidental violation can be considered as an honest mistake, but if in case someone steals content from your website, then, in that case, same can become the point of contention. In this blog. We will discuss the concept and need to obtain a Trademark for Blog Name by Bloggers.<\/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-6a3c3b37084e6\" 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-6a3c3b37084e6\"  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\/why-do-bloggers-need-to-obtain-trademark-for-their-blog-name\/#Concept_of_Trademark_of_Blog_Name\" title=\"Concept of Trademark of Blog Name\">Concept of Trademark of Blog Name<\/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\/why-do-bloggers-need-to-obtain-trademark-for-their-blog-name\/#Reasons_to_Obtain_Trademark_for_Blog_Name_by_Bloggers\" title=\"Reasons to Obtain Trademark for Blog Name by Bloggers\">Reasons to Obtain Trademark for Blog Name by Bloggers<\/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\/why-do-bloggers-need-to-obtain-trademark-for-their-blog-name\/#Establishes_Brand_Name\" title=\"Establishes Brand Name\">Establishes Brand Name<\/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\/why-do-bloggers-need-to-obtain-trademark-for-their-blog-name\/#Provides_Control_over_Online_Presence\" title=\"Provides Control over Online Presence\">Provides Control over Online Presence<\/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\/why-do-bloggers-need-to-obtain-trademark-for-their-blog-name\/#Creates_a_Valuable_Business_Asset\" title=\"Creates a Valuable Business Asset\">Creates a Valuable Business Asset<\/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\/why-do-bloggers-need-to-obtain-trademark-for-their-blog-name\/#Prevents_Other_from_Using_Brand_Name\" title=\"Prevents Other from Using Brand Name\">Prevents Other from Using Brand Name<\/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\/why-do-bloggers-need-to-obtain-trademark-for-their-blog-name\/#Offers_Legal_Recourse\" title=\"Offers Legal Recourse\">Offers Legal Recourse<\/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\/why-do-bloggers-need-to-obtain-trademark-for-their-blog-name\/#Allows_Usage_of_Trademark_Symbol\" title=\"Allows Usage of Trademark Symbol\">Allows Usage of Trademark Symbol<\/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\/why-do-bloggers-need-to-obtain-trademark-for-their-blog-name\/#Common_Mistakes_in_Trademark_for_Blog_Name\" title=\"Common Mistakes in Trademark for Blog Name\">Common Mistakes in Trademark for Blog Name<\/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\/why-do-bloggers-need-to-obtain-trademark-for-their-blog-name\/#Taking_Too_Long_To_Register\" title=\"Taking Too Long To Register\">Taking Too Long To Register<\/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\/why-do-bloggers-need-to-obtain-trademark-for-their-blog-name\/#Not_Maintaining_the_Trademark\" title=\"Not Maintaining the Trademark\">Not Maintaining the Trademark<\/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\/why-do-bloggers-need-to-obtain-trademark-for-their-blog-name\/#Under_a_Presumption_that_Trademark_Protects_Blogs_Content\" title=\"Under a Presumption that Trademark Protects Blog\u2019s Content \">Under a Presumption that Trademark Protects Blog\u2019s Content <\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/why-do-bloggers-need-to-obtain-trademark-for-their-blog-name\/#Documents_Required_to_Obtain_Trademark_for_Blog_Name\" title=\"Documents Required to Obtain Trademark for Blog Name\">Documents Required to Obtain Trademark for Blog Name<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/why-do-bloggers-need-to-obtain-trademark-for-their-blog-name\/#Process_for_Trademark_Registration_in_India\" title=\"Process for Trademark Registration in India\">Process for Trademark Registration in India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/why-do-bloggers-need-to-obtain-trademark-for-their-blog-name\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Concept_of_Trademark_of_Blog_Name\"><\/span>Concept of Trademark of Blog Name<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The term \u201cTrademark\u201d denotes a type of Intellectual\nProperty Right that aims to protect and safeguard the design, brand name, logo,\ncolour code, label, phrase, words, etc., which assists in differentiating the product\nand services of one person from another. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the same manner, registering a blog name can assist the blogger\u2019s website in standing out and adding value to his\/her business. Further, the trademark for blog name will provide exclusive rights to the blogger regarding the case of infringement. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, the term \u201cBlog Name\u201d means something that\nis used for generating profit or making money. In other words, the term blog\nmeans business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reasons_to_Obtain_Trademark_for_Blog_Name_by_Bloggers\"><\/span>Reasons to Obtain Trademark for Blog Name by Bloggers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The reasons to obtain a Trademark for Blog Name by Bloggers are as follows:<\/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\/Reasons-to-Obtain-Trademark-for-Blog-Name-by-Bloggers-heading-1.png\" alt=\"Reasons to Obtain Trademark for Blog\" class=\"wp-image-573\" width=\"401\" height=\"560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Reasons-to-Obtain-Trademark-for-Blog-Name-by-Bloggers-heading-1.png 723w, https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Reasons-to-Obtain-Trademark-for-Blog-Name-by-Bloggers-heading-1-214x300.png 214w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 401px) 100vw, 401px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Establishes_Brand_Name\"><\/span>Establishes Brand Name<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As a blogger, one of the most important assets is\nthe \u201cBrand\u201d. Therefore, obtaining a trademark for blog name permits the blogger\nto claim and enforce absolute and exclusive rights. Also, it prevents\ninfringers from using and adapting a blog name as their own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Further, it shall be considerate to note that a registered blog name will give the blogger a sense of confidence to invest more and create brand awareness about his\/her blog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Provides_Control_over_Online_Presence\"><\/span>Provides Control over Online Presence<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For a blogger, it is essential to maintain his\/her online presence. Further, with a trademark, one can prevent others from using his\/her blog name to establish their own brands. That means it restricts infringers from making a profit from someone else\u2019s blog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Creates_a_Valuable_Business_Asset\"><\/span>Creates a Valuable Business Asset<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Nowadays, many blogs have become profitable sites and are available for sale. Therefore, obtaining a trademark for blog name could assist the blogger in developing the brand value for his\/her website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prevents_Other_from_Using_Brand_Name\"><\/span>Prevents Other from Using Brand Name<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When a blogger has obtained a trademark for his\/her blog name, he\/she has directly deterred others from using his\/her blog name as their own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Offers_Legal_Recourse\"><\/span>Offers Legal Recourse<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Having a registered trademark provides bloggers some legal recourse. That means if a blogger finds that someone is damaging his\/her blog name by operating and managing affairs under the same name or is offering similar goods or services, then, in that case, he\/she can legally oppose their actions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Allows_Usage_of_Trademark_Symbol\"><\/span>Allows Usage of Trademark Symbol<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>By adding a trademark symbol next to the blog, one is informing everyone that his\/her blog is duly registered. Also, the same acts as the sign of warning for everyone who wants to use the name of a registered blog. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_Mistakes_in_Trademark_for_Blog_Name\"><\/span>Common Mistakes in Trademark for Blog Name<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The common mistakes in the Trademark for Blog Name are as follows:<\/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\/Common-Mistakes-in-Trademark-for-Blog-Name-1.png\" alt=\"Common Mistakes in Trademark for Blog Name\" class=\"wp-image-574\" width=\"543\" height=\"454\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Taking_Too_Long_To_Register\"><\/span>Taking Too Long To Register<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Usually, there are no specific time guidelines provided for obtaining a Trademark for blog name.However, it is advised to acquire it as soon as possible. With <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/trademark-registration\" class=\"text-primary\">Trademark Registration Online<\/a><\/strong>, one can easily build his\/her brand name without the fear that the other party might take the blog name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Not_Maintaining_the_Trademark\"><\/span>Not Maintaining the Trademark<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>CGPDT<sup><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ipindia.nic.in\/\" class=\"text-primary\"><strong><em>[1]<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/sup><\/strong>(Controller General of Patent Designs and Trademark) requires the blogger to maintain his\/her trademark. That means it is compulsory for every blogger to use the trademark continuously for a period of 10 years. If in case, any blogger fails to fulfill the requirement, then, in that case, authorities might cancel the registered trademark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Under_a_Presumption_that_Trademark_Protects_Blogs_Content\"><\/span>Under a Presumption that Trademark Protects Blog\u2019s Content <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It is significant to note that both Trademark and Copyright are different and distinct from each other. Therefore, all the written and visual content available on the website are covered under the ambit of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/copyright-registration\" class=\"text-primary\">Copyright Registration<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Documents_Required_to_Obtain_Trademark_for_Blog_Name\"><\/span>Documents Required to Obtain Trademark for Blog Name<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The documents required to obtain a Trademark for\nBlog Name by Bloggers are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Details of the Applicant, such as Name, Address, Nationality;<\/li><li>In the case of a Company, Certificate of Incorporation (COI);<\/li><li>In case the company is eligible for a lower filing fee, then, in that case, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/msme-registration\" class=\"text-primary\">Udyog Aadhar Registration<\/a><\/strong>;<\/li><li>Exhaustive description of the goods and services offered;<\/li><li>Relevant Trademark Class and Coordinated Classes;<\/li><li>A Power of Attorney in the form TM-48, which is duly signed by the applicant;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Process_for_Trademark_Registration_in_India\"><\/span>Process for Trademark Registration in India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The process for obtaining Trademark Registration in\nIndia are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>In the first step, the applicant requires to submit an application for registration with the Trademark Registrar;<\/li><li>Now, file the same with the Trademark Registry, situated within the territorial jurisdiction of the workplace;<\/li><li>After that, the registrar will hear the parties and will decide whether he\/she wants to accept or reject the application;<\/li><li>Once the registrar accepts the application filed, he\/she will advertise the same in the local newspaper to allow other parties to raise objections;<\/li><li>It shall be considerate to note that the parties need to raise objections within a period of 3 months, commencing from the date of advertisement;<\/li><li>Also, the registrar has the power to allow an applicant to make necessary correction or modification in the application;<\/li><li>After that, the applicant will receive COR (Certificate of Registration) bearing the seal of Trademark Registry;<\/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>In a nutshell, Trademarking the blog name can come out to be exceptionally helpful, as due to this, one can start growing his\/her blog and website in more of a business form. Also, the same provides exclusive rights to the blogger regarding the case of infringement. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Further, in case of any doubt or dilemma, reach out to <strong><a class=\"text-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/contact-us\">Swarit Advisors<\/a><\/strong>, our trademark expert will provide you end to end assistance and complete guidance on the process of Trademark Registration in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Also, Read:<\/b> <mark style=\"background: #fffd03 !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/things-to-know-before-registering-a-brand-name-in-india\">Things to know before Registering a Brand name in India<\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The legitimatises in blogging are a bit of a murky concept unless the blogger is well-informed with the legal ins and outs of stuff posted on the Internet. As a result, there are high chances that one can get lost in legal mambo-jumbo and unintentionally end up infringing a low here and there. 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