{"id":6102,"date":"2021-06-14T05:59:39","date_gmt":"2021-06-14T05:59:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/?p=6102"},"modified":"2021-08-07T13:12:12","modified_gmt":"2021-08-07T13:12:12","slug":"trademark-public-search","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/trademark-public-search\/","title":{"rendered":"Trademark Public Search &#8211; A Complete Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">A trademark includes marks, words, symbols, expressions, and signs used by a business to distinguish it from its challengers. Trademark plays an essential role in brand building by helping entities or companies to build a brand identitye for themselves. Therefore, all entities need to consider Trademark filing to safeguard their unique logo, symbol, name, or logo. But, before filing a Trademark application, entrepreneurs need to make sure their name or mark is unique. A Trademark public search permits companies to check the Trademark availability. In this write-up, we are going to understand about the Trademark public search. <\/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-6a3af9f6cd7b3\" 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-6a3af9f6cd7b3\"  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-public-search\/#What_is_the_Meaning_of_Trademark_Public_Search\" title=\"What is\nthe Meaning of Trademark Public Search?\">What is\nthe Meaning of Trademark Public Search?<\/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-public-search\/#Different_Types_of_Trademark_Public_Search\" title=\"Different\nTypes of Trademark Public Search\">Different\nTypes of Trademark Public Search<\/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-public-search\/#Different_Categories_of_Goods_and_Services\" title=\"Different\nCategories of Goods and Services\">Different\nCategories of Goods and Services<\/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-public-search\/#How_to_Conduct_a_Trademark_Public_Search_in_India\" title=\"How to\nConduct a Trademark Public Search in India?\">How to\nConduct a Trademark Public Search in India?<\/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-public-search\/#Why_is_it_Necessary_to_Conduct_a_Public_Search\" title=\"Why is\nit Necessary to Conduct a Public Search?\">Why is\nit Necessary to Conduct a Public Search?<\/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-public-search\/#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_Trademark_Public_Search\"><\/span>What is\nthe Meaning of Trademark Public Search?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A Trademark Public Search enables businesses to check the Trademark availability in India. A public search permits companies to find already registered Trademarks by going through the public records online. As an outcome, it can aid companies to avoid using the similar Trademark and discover a distinct and differentiating mark. The Trademark Office allows such IPRs (Intellectual Property Rights) only to the application that is distinct &amp; original. As a result, if another Trademark with a similar symbol, logo, name, or word as yours already registered, the Trademark Office will cancel your Trademark Registration application. Hence, before applying for <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/trademark-registration\" class=\"text-primary\">Trademark Registration<\/a><\/strong>, individuals &amp; and entities should make sure that their Trademarks are distinctive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Different_Types_of_Trademark_Public_Search\"><\/span>Different\nTypes of Trademark Public Search<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In India, Trademark public search facility has three different categories, which are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"667\" height=\"175\" src=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/image-11.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6103\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/image-11.png 667w, https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/image-11-300x79.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 667px) 100vw, 667px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol><li><strong><em>Word Mark Search<\/em><\/strong>:\nThis search applies to the products &amp; services which use wordmarks to\nrecognise and distinguish themselves. It shows any marks or words that help in\nrecognising or differentiating any products or services. Word Marks co prise\nnumbers, words, letters, and typographic characters. If the product name of any\ncompany that produces goods\/services is word-based, it comes under the word\nmark-based Trademark.<\/li><li><strong><em>Phonetic Search<\/em><\/strong>:\nIt helps when Trademarks use a similar pronunciation. Similar-sounding\nTrademarks can create confusion, and entities can use this search method for\nthese. Companies can file for separate Trademarks for a similar name by using\ndifferent spellings. Clients or the company&#8217;s target audience can confuse one\nfor the other, leading to the client&#8217;s loss for the company. Doing this\nTrademark public search before apply for Trademark Registration will aid in avoiding\nsuch confusion.<\/li><li><strong><em>Viena Code Search<\/em><\/strong>:\nIt is a global standard for the classification of figurative basics of\nTrademarks. Hence, such a Trademark public search is applicable for symbolic\nelements comprising graphic labels, images, illustrations, and any combination\nof these. The Office of Trademarks furnishes a Viena code for the application\nof Trademark having any figurative element. While doing this Trademark public\nsearch, one should enter the Viena code followed by the goods or service class.\nIndia follows this global classification standard for the figurative mark.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Different_Categories_of_Goods_and_Services\"><\/span>Different\nCategories of Goods and Services<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Doing a search of a Trademark requires a business to classify the good or services. According to the NICE, <strong>global classification standards<\/strong><sup><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Global_Industry_Classification_Standard\" class=\"text-primary\"><strong>[1]<\/strong><\/a><\/sup> for Trademark Registration, there are 15 Trademark categories. The first 34 Trademark categories represent goods, while the other 11 Trademark categories are for services. The categories of goods occur in the following ways:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li><strong><em>Raw Materials<\/em><\/strong>:\nThe system categorise such goods based on the materials used to make them.<\/li><li><strong><em>Finished Goods<\/em><\/strong>:\nThis classification based on their function or purpose.<\/li><li><strong><em>Multiple Materials<\/em><\/strong>:\nIn this case, the categorisation occurs based on the predominating material.<\/li><li><strong><em>Multi-purpose Goods:<\/em><\/strong>\nClassification occurs based on their function and the raw materials used for\nproducing them.<\/li><li><strong><em>Goods that form part of Other\nProduct<\/em><\/strong>: The products &amp; goods will share a\nsimilar category in such cases.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>The categorisation of services occurs based on the activities involved in delivering that service. Further, rental services come under the same class as the services provided using rented objects. Services that give information, advice or consultation come under the similar category as the matters involving information, advice or consultation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Conduct_a_Trademark_Public_Search_in_India\"><\/span>How to\nConduct a Trademark Public Search in India?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Companies\nor firms can perform a Trademark public search in two different ways. The first\nmethod or initial search fundamentally checks online records and the Indian Trademark\ndatabase. To perform such a search, peoples should provide details concerning\nthe search type, class specification and an explanation of goods or services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The\nsecond method of Trademark public search, known as a full-search, requires\nexperts help. A candidate can seek help from a professional agency to conduct a\nfull search to check the Trademark availability. Such professional agencies\nprovide comprehensive reports based on all the vital specifications like\nbusiness records &amp; trade publications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_it_Necessary_to_Conduct_a_Public_Search\"><\/span>Why is\nit Necessary to Conduct a Public Search?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Doing\na public search before applying for a Trademark is vital for different reasons,\nwhich are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li><strong><em>Avoid Legal Problems<\/em><\/strong>:\nUsing a similar Trademark as another entity can lead to lawful problems. The\nother entity or company can file legal charges against you if you function with\na similar Trademark. Using a registered Trademark without the consent or\npermission of the owner of a Trademark is also a legal offence.<\/li><li><strong><em>Avoid Confusion<\/em><\/strong>:\nSame Trademarks can create problems among the target public of a company. Such\nconfusions can affect the business and the reputation of the company, and brand\nvalue.&nbsp; A public search before applying\nfor the registration of the Trademark will prevent any chances of confusion.<\/li><li><strong><em>Choose the Best Trademark<\/em><\/strong>:\nPicking a good Trademark is essential for any entity or business as it performs\nas the company\u2019s face by helping to create the brand value. Conducting a\nTrademark public search before applying will help businesses select the\nbest-suited Trademark.<\/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> As you can see, conducting a public search for Trademark is a vital part of filing an application for Trademark. But, doing only an initial Trademark search requires not be sufficient before applying for the registration of a Trademark. The initial search will only bring up possible conflicts or lawful battles. On the other hand, a full search done with the professional agency will emphasise all possibilities of clash with other owners of Trademark. <\/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\/class-for-trademark-registration\/\">Recognise Your Suitable Class for Trademark Registration\n<\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A trademark includes marks, words, symbols, expressions, and signs used by a business to distinguish it from its challengers. Trademark plays an essential role in brand building by helping entities or companies to build a brand identitye for themselves. 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