{"id":6358,"date":"2021-06-23T06:04:50","date_gmt":"2021-06-23T06:04:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/?p=6358"},"modified":"2021-06-23T06:06:21","modified_gmt":"2021-06-23T06:06:21","slug":"applicability-of-class-2-and-class-3-dsc-for-trademark-registration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/applicability-of-class-2-and-class-3-dsc-for-trademark-registration\/","title":{"rendered":"Illuminating the Applicability of Class 2 and Class 3 DSC for Trademark Registration"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">For\nthe online application for Trademark Registration, you should arrange a few\nsets of documentations. One such vital document is the DSC (Digital Signature\nCertification) in the business fraternity. This article will throw some light\non the different practical details concerning DSC usages in the Trademark\napplication. Moreover, we also demonstrate a process for getting the Class 2\nand Class 3 DSC.<\/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-6a3ae487e63bc\" 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-6a3ae487e63bc\"  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\/applicability-of-class-2-and-class-3-dsc-for-trademark-registration\/#Meaning_of_Digital_Signature_Certificate_and_why_it_is_Essential\" title=\"Meaning\nof Digital Signature Certificate and why it is Essential?\">Meaning\nof Digital Signature Certificate and why it is Essential?<\/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\/applicability-of-class-2-and-class-3-dsc-for-trademark-registration\/#Class_3_DSC_for_Filing_Trademark_Application\" title=\"Class 3\nDSC for Filing Trademark Application\">Class 3\nDSC for Filing Trademark Application<\/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\/applicability-of-class-2-and-class-3-dsc-for-trademark-registration\/#How_can_you_get_Class_3_DSC\" title=\"How can\nyou get Class 3 DSC?\">How can\nyou get Class 3 DSC?<\/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\/applicability-of-class-2-and-class-3-dsc-for-trademark-registration\/#Categorisation_of_the_Digital_Signature_Certificate\" title=\"Categorisation\nof the Digital Signature Certificate\">Categorisation\nof the Digital Signature Certificate<\/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\/applicability-of-class-2-and-class-3-dsc-for-trademark-registration\/#Important_Points_to_Remember_While_Approaching_to_Authorities_for_Getting_DSC\" title=\"Important\nPoints to Remember While Approaching to Authorities for Getting DSC\">Important\nPoints to Remember While Approaching to Authorities for Getting DSC<\/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\/applicability-of-class-2-and-class-3-dsc-for-trademark-registration\/#How_to_Trigger_DSC_for_E-filing_of_Trademark_Application\" title=\"How to\nTrigger DSC for E-filing of Trademark Application?\">How to\nTrigger DSC for E-filing of Trademark Application?<\/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\/applicability-of-class-2-and-class-3-dsc-for-trademark-registration\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Meaning_of_Digital_Signature_Certificate_and_why_it_is_Essential\"><\/span>Meaning\nof Digital Signature Certificate and why it is Essential?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>During\nregistering a company or firm and filing different compliances forms, you would\nhave heard of the word DSC or Digital Signature Certificate. The Digital\nSignature Certificate includes an encrypted signature that comes along with a\nverifiable key. This protected form of signature is required for filing the\ndifferent online-based forms. It is mentioned as signatures with added\nprotection and reliability. In the case of Trademark Registration, a person has\nto attain either Class 2 or Class 3 DSC for filing a Trademark application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Class_3_DSC_for_Filing_Trademark_Application\"><\/span>Class 3\nDSC for Filing Trademark Application<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In India, Trademarks were controlled or regulated as per the provision of the Trade Mark Act. Moreover, the Office of the Controller General of Designs, Patents &amp; Trademarks is accountable for issuing the complete regulation for the application of Trademark. Moreover, the Department of Industrial Policy &amp; Promotion now allows an e-filing system. This system is convenient and ensures a flawless grant of Trademark via an instinctive filing process. The Government of India has mandated obtaining a Class 3 DSC to digitally file an application for <a href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/trademark-registration\" class=\"text-primary\"><strong>Trademark Registration<\/strong><\/a>. Hence, any individual, attorney, agent, or firm should avail of Class 3 Digital Signature Certificate before getting engaged with the process of registration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_you_get_Class_3_DSC\"><\/span>How can\nyou get Class 3 DSC?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) for signing the e-documents gets from Public and Private Companies, those that own a license for the MCA or Ministry of Corporate Affairs. Peoples seeking Claas2 or Class 3 DSC should head over to the Certified Authorities like NSDL, NIC (National Informatics Center), Sify Communication Ltd, Code Solutions, E-Mudra, CADAC, IDSIGN and IDRBT Certifying Authority, Capricon, and Pantasign, along with vital documentation such as <strong>PAN<\/strong><sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.onlineservices.nsdl.com\/paam\/endUserRegisterContact.html\" class=\"text-primary\"><strong>[1]<\/strong><\/a><\/sup> and Aadhar for applying for same.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Categorisation_of_the_Digital_Signature_Certificate\"><\/span>Categorisation\nof the Digital Signature Certificate<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The following list includes various classes of Digital Signature Certificate that were provided by the Certified Authorities in India:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"494\" height=\"484\" src=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/image-20.png\" alt=\"Categorisation of the Digital Signature Certificate\" class=\"wp-image-6359\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/image-20.png 494w, https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/image-20-300x294.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 494px) 100vw, 494px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Class 1 Certificate<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Assurance\nLevel: <\/em><\/strong>The granting of a Class 1 Certificate is\nbroadly limited to business personnel or private individuals. Such certificates\nwill make sure that the detail enclosed in the application of subscriber does\nnot overlap with the information spread in the user\u2019s databases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Applicability<\/em><\/strong>:\nClass 1 certificate comes with a basic assurance level, targeting those\nentities where the risk of data violation is considerably lower.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Class 2 Certificate <\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Assurance\nLevel<\/em><\/strong>: Such certificates usually serve business\npersonnel and private individuals. These certificates make sure that the\ninformation comprises in the application doesn\u2019t hinder the information\navailable in the database of the clients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Applicability<\/em><\/strong>:\nThe class 1 certificate is best suited to the surroundings where the risk of\nunauthorised data manipulation comes under the moderate group. It might\nconsolidate financial value, or the risk of data manipulation is significant. Class\n2 certificate can also be used for the registration of the Trademark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Class 3 Certificate<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Assurance Level: <\/strong>This\ncertificate serves the hugger entities and the individuals. Since there are\nconsidered as high insurance certificates, they are often preferred by\ne-commerce entities where the data risks violations are higher. But, their\nissuance criteria vaguely differ from the certifications above. To obtain such\na certificate, the candidate should approach the certificate authorities for\nthe in-person verification process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Applicability<\/em><\/strong>: This certificate finds its applicability in the area where the possibilities of data violations are higher than in any other surrounding. This may comprise high levels of fraud risk or high-value transactions. Such as a Class 2 certificate, the person can take benefit of Class 3 DSC to file an application for the Trademark Registration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Important_Points_to_Remember_While_Approaching_to_Authorities_for_Getting_DSC\"><\/span>Important\nPoints to Remember While Approaching to Authorities for Getting DSC<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>A single Digital Certificate\nissued to a particular application cannot be used to create numerous user IDs\nwith a single signature. Digital Signature Certificate is referred to as an\ninstrument whose utilisation is limited to its owner only. Hence, it cannot be assigned\nto others for filing e-form or signing online-based documents. Maintaining the\nreliability of the Digital Signature Certificate is the responsibility of its\nowner.<\/li><li>Candidate having possession of\nthe Digital Signature Certificate for company filing does not need to attain\nseparate DSC for Trademark application filing.<\/li><li>Class 3 DSC finds its\nresponsibility in conditions where the candidate desires to submit and sign the\nsubtle document and forms like Patent Filing or Trademark Registration.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Trigger_DSC_for_E-filing_of_Trademark_Application\"><\/span>How to\nTrigger DSC for E-filing of Trademark Application?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Obtain a Class 2\/Class 3\ndigital signature from any of the Indian Certifying Authorities &amp; install\nit on your computer;<\/li><li>Go to the IP Indian website and\nclick on the signing component link located on the page of registration;<\/li><li>As soon as you click the\nsigning component link, the file will begin downloading by the name:\nCAPICOM.DLL;<\/li><li>You were needed to install this\npackage on your system accordingly to instructions available on the website;<\/li><li>After manipulating the settings\nas per the manual of the portal, your Digital Signature Certificate will be\nautomatically activated for the Trademark Registration. <\/li><\/ul>\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>The Government of India has directed the DSC usage with the purpose to fortify the online information shared by the candidate filing the government-based application. Most government-based organisations and avenues are now taking benefits of DSC to make filing procedures as soon as possible. <\/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\/trademark-public-search\/\">Trademark Public Search \u2013 A Complete Guide\n<\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For the online application for Trademark Registration, you should arrange a few sets of documentations. One such vital document is the DSC (Digital Signature Certification) in the business fraternity. This article will throw some light on the different practical details concerning DSC usages in the Trademark application. 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