{"id":6618,"date":"2021-07-02T06:12:29","date_gmt":"2021-07-02T06:12:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/?p=6618"},"modified":"2021-07-02T06:39:08","modified_gmt":"2021-07-02T06:39:08","slug":"shape-mark","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/shape-mark\/","title":{"rendered":"What is a Shape Mark? &#8211; A Complete Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">A Shape Mark is a Trademark that protects the product shape. It may be the shape of a brand logo, product, tag good, label, etc., that are designed by an individual. Such marks have 3-dimensional shapes or marks which are capable of differentiating products and services of one trader from another, which has been incorporated as Trademark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shapes\nform part of the visual features that help to differentiate a product. For the\nproduct\u2019s shape to be registered as a Trademark, the shape must be unique and\nshould not perform as a functional aspect of the product. For example, the\nCoca-Cola bottle obtained a Trademark for its shape to safeguard its\nindividuality and uniqueness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A\nShape Mark is also known as Shape Trademarks. Such a shape should have the\nability to discover goods sold under the Trademark. This is a very useful\nprocess for blind people because some marks can be printed in Braille (A system\nof writing &amp; reading for blind persons via touch). Such Trademarks are\nhighly demanded.<\/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-6a3ad4d7468de\" 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-6a3ad4d7468de\"  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\/shape-mark\/#Rules_to_be_followed_in_a_Shape_Mark\" title=\"Rules\nto be followed in a Shape Mark\">Rules\nto be followed in a Shape Mark<\/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\/shape-mark\/#What_are_the_Advantages_of_a_Shape_Mark\" title=\"What\nare the Advantages of a Shape Mark?\">What\nare the Advantages of a Shape Mark?<\/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\/shape-mark\/#Advantages_of_Shape_Mark_Registration_in_India\" title=\"Advantages of Shape Mark Registration in India\">Advantages of Shape Mark Registration 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\/shape-mark\/#Necessities_for_Shape_Mark_Registration_in_India\" title=\"Necessities\nfor Shape Mark Registration in India\">Necessities\nfor Shape Mark Registration 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\/shape-mark\/#Documents_Required_for_Shape_Mark_Registration\" title=\"Documents\nRequired for Shape Mark Registration\">Documents\nRequired for Shape Mark Registration<\/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\/shape-mark\/#Registration_of_Shape_Mark_in_India\" title=\"Registration\nof Shape Mark in India\">Registration\nof Shape Mark in India<\/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\/shape-mark\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rules_to_be_followed_in_a_Shape_Mark\"><\/span>Rules\nto be followed in a Shape Mark<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As\nper the Rules of Trademark, 2002, a Shape Mark should have a 3-D mark; the mark\nshould consist of a graphical representative or photographic imitation as\nfollows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>The provided product should\ncomprise 3-D views of the Trademark;<\/li><li>If the Trademark Registrar is\nnot up to the pleasing level, the candidate will be asked to provide five\ndifferent views of the mark and explain by words of the mark;<\/li><li>Moreover, if the Trademark\nRegistrar is not fulfilled, they may call the candidate to provide a variety of\nthe Trademark.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_Advantages_of_a_Shape_Mark\"><\/span>What\nare the Advantages of a Shape Mark?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once\nthis mark has been registered, the following points are useful for the\nTrademark Registrar:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>It allows the right to use the product shape to use the registered Trademark symbol;<\/li><li>It performs as a bar for an idea of a person for the shape mark so that others can bring out the similar shape for the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/trademark-registration\" class=\"text-primary\">Trademark Registration<\/a><\/strong>;<\/li><li>Further, shape marks serve as the basis for an application of International Trademark Registration;<\/li><li>Moreover, it permits the right to file a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/trademark-infringement\" class=\"text-primary\">Trademark Infringement<\/a><\/strong> lawsuit in court and to protect financial damages;<\/li><li>The capability to have the clients services (importation of goods) bearing a violating mark.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Advantages_of_Shape_Mark_Registration_in_India\"><\/span>Advantages of Shape Mark Registration in India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>It distinguishes products and\ngoods;<\/li><li>It creates an intangible asset;<\/li><li>It has the protection of ten\nyears at a low price;<\/li><li>It creates goodwill and trust;<\/li><li>It attracts human resources;<\/li><li>The incorporated shape\nTrademark can use the symbol;<\/li><li>The owner protects the\nexclusive rights over this mark;<\/li><li>It illustrates the quality of\nthe product;<\/li><li>Likewise, it has an\nInternational Trademark Registration;<\/li><li>They can have protection\nagainst violations.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Necessities_for_Shape_Mark_Registration_in_India\"><\/span>Necessities\nfor Shape Mark Registration in India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The necessities for filing such marks as Trademarks are defined in the <strong>Trademark Rules, 2002<\/strong><sup><a href=\"https:\/\/indiankanoon.org\/doc\/197444606\/\" class=\"text-primary\"><strong>[1]<\/strong><\/a><\/sup>. The necessities are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>The candidate should report a\nwritten description of the shape which is to be used as a Trademark along with\na 2-d graphic or photographic illustration of the mark presented in at least\nthree different viewing angles;<\/li><li>If the Trademark Registrar is\nnot fulfilled with the details of the application, the candidate may be asked\nto show the mark in&nbsp; five extra viewing\nangles and furnish a further verbose explanation of the mark;<\/li><li>Moreover, if the Trademark\nRegistrar is still not fulfilled with the application, the candidate may be\nasked to submit a variety of shapes along with the application.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Documents_Required_for_Shape_Mark_Registration\"><\/span>Documents\nRequired for Shape Mark Registration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>When registering shape\nTrademarks, an essential thing to do is to furnish photographic images of\nproducts or goods, and also all the significant detailed drawings;<\/li><li>Despite drawings, there can be\na standard video recording depicting a Trademark from different angles. For\nexample, some mobile phones have numerous angle recording capacities, through\nwhich the phone may be used later to get a revolving view of the object and\ninspect it from all sides;<\/li><li>For shape Trademarks, the\nTrademark Register could also furnish an image file of the object, which can be\nrevolved by a mouse and viewed from different angles.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Registration_of_Shape_Mark_in_India\"><\/span>Registration\nof Shape Mark in India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As\nper the Trademarks Act of India, a Trademark may involve the appearance of\ngoods or their packaging or shape as long as it\u2019s possible to graphically show\nthe same. Such a shape differentiates the goods sold under such a Trademark\nfrom those of another manufacturer. Moreover, the Shape Mark has to satisfy\ncertain criteria to be eligible to use as a Trademark. The following criteria\nare needed for the Shape Trademark Registration;<\/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\/2021\/07\/image001-2.png\" alt=\"Registration of Shape Mark in India\" class=\"wp-image-6622\" width=\"421\" height=\"344\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/image001-2.png 841w, https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/image001-2-300x245.png 300w, https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/image001-2-768x628.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 421px) 100vw, 421px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Nature of Goods<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The shape mark shouldn\u2019t result from the goods\u2019 nature themselves. This criterion expects that shapes being incorporated as Trademark should be distinguished from the products or services for which they can be practiced. The unique features of a shape are examined based on the presumed expectations of reasonably knowledgeable clients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Technical Outcome<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The\nshape must be vital to obtain a technical result. This criterion has been put\nin place to find out whether the shape that has been registered is not an\noutcome of some technical process used in manufacturing the goods for which the\nshape has been incorporated. Permitting such a Trademark would efficiently mean\ndenying other products manufacturers the right to produce goods of the same\nshape. Therefore, in such cases, where it&#8217;s made that the components of a\nspecific good being produced depend upon functional considerations fundamental\nfor arriving at a technical result. Therefore, protection under the Act cannot\nbe given to such products or goods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Value of Goods<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The\nshape shouldn&#8217;t be such that it gives sufficient value to the goods. This\ncriterion has been put in place to protect other manufacturers of same goods, who\nmay miss out on the value of their goods if the shape being registered is a\nvital part of the product completion method and adds an aspect of value to\ncomplete goods in terms of outward looks or design. This criterion is\ndetermined based on an examination of the shape being enrolled and the shape of\nother comparable goods. <\/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>A Shape Mark is also known as Shape Trademarks. Such a shape should have the ability to discover goods sold under the Trademark. This is a very useful process for blind people because some marks can be printed in Braille (A system of writing &amp; reading for blind persons via touch). Such Trademarks are highly demanded. <\/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\/pattern-mark\/\">Everything You Should Know About Pattern Mark<\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A Shape Mark is a Trademark that protects the product shape. It may be the shape of a brand logo, product, tag good, label, etc., that are designed by an individual. 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