{"id":9839,"date":"2021-12-15T07:09:07","date_gmt":"2021-12-15T07:09:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/?p=9839"},"modified":"2021-12-15T07:11:00","modified_gmt":"2021-12-15T07:11:00","slug":"how-to-apply-for-trademark-registration-for-heritage-hotels","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/how-to-apply-for-trademark-registration-for-heritage-hotels\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Apply for Trademark Registration for Heritage Hotels?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">Basically,\nheritage hotels are the properties that originally were the palaces, forts, and\nchateau of the earlier royal families. They were established by the royals in\nthe form of their residence. These establishments, from hundreds of years ago,\nhave been known for their impeccable royal hospitality. After independence, the\nmaintenance of such properties became very difficult; as a result, the idea of\nheritage hotels arose. Here in this blog, we&#8217;ll talk about how to apply for\nTrademark Registration for heritage hotels.<\/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-6a3ae6206cd39\" 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\" 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href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/how-to-apply-for-trademark-registration-for-heritage-hotels\/#Who_Governs_the_Process_of_Trademark_Registration_for_Heritage_Hotels\" title=\"Who Governs\nthe Process of Trademark Registration for Heritage Hotels?\">Who Governs\nthe Process of Trademark Registration for Heritage Hotels?<\/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\/how-to-apply-for-trademark-registration-for-heritage-hotels\/#Why_is_it_Necessary_to_obtain_Trademark_Registration_for_Heritage_Hotels\" title=\"Why is it\nNecessary to obtain Trademark Registration for Heritage Hotels?\">Why is it\nNecessary to obtain Trademark Registration for Heritage Hotels?<\/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\/how-to-apply-for-trademark-registration-for-heritage-hotels\/#Prerequisites_of_a_Trademark_Registration_for_Heritage_Hotels\" title=\"Prerequisites\nof a Trademark Registration for Heritage Hotels\">Prerequisites\nof a Trademark Registration for Heritage Hotels<\/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\/how-to-apply-for-trademark-registration-for-heritage-hotels\/#Documents_Required_for_Trademark_Registration_for_Heritage_Hotels\" title=\"Documents\nRequired for Trademark Registration for Heritage Hotels\">Documents\nRequired for Trademark Registration for Heritage Hotels<\/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\/how-to-apply-for-trademark-registration-for-heritage-hotels\/#How_Can_You_Register_Trademarks_for_Hotels_under_Class_43\" title=\"How Can You\nRegister Trademarks for Hotels under Class 43?\">How Can You\nRegister Trademarks for Hotels under Class 43?<\/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\/how-to-apply-for-trademark-registration-for-heritage-hotels\/#Procedure_for_Trademark_Registration_for_Heritage_Hotels_in_India\" title=\"Procedure for\nTrademark Registration for Heritage Hotels in India\">Procedure for\nTrademark Registration for Heritage Hotels in India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/how-to-apply-for-trademark-registration-for-heritage-hotels\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_Trademark\"><\/span>What is a\nTrademark?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A Trademark is an exclusive right of the owner which can be obtained after receiving the <a href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/trademark-registration\" class=\"text-primary\"><strong>Trademark Registration Certificate<\/strong><\/a>, and the mark comprises a brand, label, device, ticket name, word, signature, etc. Trademark is also capable of being represented graphically, which is capable of differentiating the products &amp; services of one individual from those of others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_Governs_the_Process_of_Trademark_Registration_for_Heritage_Hotels\"><\/span>Who Governs\nthe Process of Trademark Registration for Heritage Hotels?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The process of Trademark Registration for Heritage Hotels in India is governed by the Controller General of Patents, Designs &amp; Trademarks, Ministry of Commerce &amp; Industry, and Government of India. Trademarks are registered under the <strong>Trade Mark Act, 1999<\/strong><sup><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Indian_trademark_law\" class=\"text-primary\"><strong>[1]<\/strong><\/a><\/sup>. The registered Trademarks are the IP of the owner, and they are used to safeguard the rights of the company&#8217;s investment in the symbol, name, logo, or brand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_it_Necessary_to_obtain_Trademark_Registration_for_Heritage_Hotels\"><\/span>Why is it\nNecessary to obtain Trademark Registration for Heritage Hotels?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Registration of Trademark can\nbe used as a prima facie;<\/li><li>Advertising the products &amp;\nservices to the public at large;<\/li><li>Trademark Registration gives\nprotection to the owner\u2019s reputation, ideas, and company as well as protection\nfor the use of deceptive marks;<\/li><li>Making a picture for your\nbusiness or company that aids you to showcase your items and administrations to\ncustomers;<\/li><li>Broadening your opposing\nrevenue in the international market and increasing the market worth of your\nbusiness;<\/li><li>When a business or a company is\nthinking about growing their brand in various locations &amp; franchising, it\naids to increase their profits;<\/li><li>Trademarking the name or mark\nof the heritage hotels makes a unique and new brand, which will improve\ncustomer mindfulness and pull in new benefactors;<\/li><li>Assignable rights which are not\nobtainable in case of unregistered Trademarks;<\/li><li>Improving the market value of a\ncompany by generating income avenues that can involve commercialisation,\nlicensing, and sales.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prerequisites_of_a_Trademark_Registration_for_Heritage_Hotels\"><\/span>Prerequisites\nof a Trademark Registration for Heritage Hotels<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Following\nare some prerequisites that must be considered while applying for Trademark\nRegistration for heritage hotels: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>The mark should be an invented\nlogo or word;<\/li><li>The mark should be unique in\nnature from other Trademarks;<\/li><li>The mark shouldn\u2019t belong to\nthe class of marks prohibited for Trademark Registration;<\/li><li>The mark should be competent of\nbeing represented graphically.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Any\nperson who intends to claim the rights in a Trademark can use the symbol TM\nafter the Trademark. Once the individual or person gets its Trademark\nregistered, then the individual can use the \u00ae symbol\nafter the Trademark so as to inform the potential infringers that the\nparticular mark, logo, symbol, or word is being claimed as a Trademark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Documents_Required_for_Trademark_Registration_for_Heritage_Hotels\"><\/span>Documents\nRequired for Trademark Registration for Heritage Hotels<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Following\nare some vital documents required for Trademark Registration for heritage\nhotels:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Submit any applicant&#8217;s identity\nproof such as Aadhar Card, Voter&#8217;s ID, Driving Licensing, Passport, etc.;<\/li><li>Submit address proof and PAN\ncard of the applicant;<\/li><li>Submit the logo or brand name\n(optional);<\/li><li>User Affidavit;<\/li><li>Submit duly signed Form TM-48;<\/li><li>Submit Incorporation\nCertificate or Partnership Deed;<\/li><li>Any proof of Trademark use.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Can_You_Register_Trademarks_for_Hotels_under_Class_43\"><\/span>How Can You\nRegister Trademarks for Hotels under Class 43?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Typically,\nTrademarks are registered under various classes &amp; each class represents\ndifferent types of products and services which are accepted internationally.\nThe Trademark Class for hotels &amp; restaurants is <strong><em>Trademark Class 43, <\/em><\/strong>which\ncomprises various services related to this Trademark Class.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In\nIndia, Trademark Class 43 means a class of Trademark which represents services\nfor providing driving, food &amp; temporary accommodation and comprises\nservices offered by those who prepare foods &amp; drinks, provide bed &amp;\nboard in hotels, catering services for events &amp; functions, renting of\nfurniture, temporary office, reservation services for travellers accommodation\nvia travel agencies and brokers &amp; boarding of animals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although\nit is not compulsory for hotels to register under Trademark Class 43, if the\nTrademark is registered, it will be an added benefit for the business to grow\ntheir revenue and safeguard them from their competitors &amp; will increase the\nclient base.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Procedure_for_Trademark_Registration_for_Heritage_Hotels_in_India\"><\/span>Procedure for\nTrademark Registration for Heritage Hotels in India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Following\nis the procedure for Trademark Registration for Heritage Hotels in India:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Step\n1: Trademark Search<\/em><\/strong>: The first and most vital step\nis to conduct a detailed Trademark Search to determine or find out if there is\nan identical mark that already exists on the Trademark Register.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Step\n2: Filing of Trademark Application<\/em><\/strong>: After\nthe above step, then you can file the application form for Trademark\nRegistration, provided that the rights holder has issued a signed POA (Power of\nAttorney) naming them as the Trademark agent. The Trademark agent will fill in\nthe required details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Step\n3: Examination of Trademark Application<\/em><\/strong>: After\nfiling the Trademark application, the Trademark examiner will review the\napplication and thereafter gives an application number to the applications. If\nthe Trademark is properly registered, then the Trademark application number\nbecomes the registration number. The Government can raise objections also if\nthe mark or brand name is identical to any other Trademark in a similar class\nor it hurts the sentiment of any religion or the general public at large.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The\napplicant must reply to the objections that have been raised in a time-bound\nmanner. If there is no objection, the Registration of Trademark will publish an\nadvertisement in the Journal of Trademark; if no objection is filed by any\nparty within a time period of four months, then the Trademark should be\nsuccessfully registered within six months. In case the Trademark application is\nrejected, the applicant approaches the IPAB to appeal the order of the\nTrademark Registrar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Step\n4: Issuance of Trademark Certificate<\/em><\/strong>: If\nthe Trademark is not opposed by the 3<sup>rd<\/sup> party, then it will proceed\nfurther, and the Registrar will accordingly issue a Registration Certificate.<\/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>Registration of a Trademark in India is based on the principle of first comes first. Choosing a Trademark Agent in India is highly recommended, and a Trademark application can only be filed under the Trademark Law in India. If the owner of the right has a hotel or a business place, then they will need to file through an agent or attorney. <\/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\/vital-clauses-in-trademark-licensing-agreement\/\">What are the Vital Clauses in Trademark Licensing Agreement?\n<\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Basically, heritage hotels are the properties that originally were the palaces, forts, and chateau of the earlier royal families. They were established by the royals in the form of their residence. These establishments, from hundreds of years ago, have been known for their impeccable royal hospitality. 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