{"id":17538,"date":"2020-12-07T11:41:10","date_gmt":"2020-12-07T06:11:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/?p=17538"},"modified":"2020-12-09T12:36:36","modified_gmt":"2020-12-09T07:06:36","slug":"how-can-you-apply-for-a-brand-name-in-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/how-can-you-apply-for-a-brand-name-in-india\/","title":{"rendered":"How can you Apply for a Brand Name in India?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">A trademark for a brand is as necessary as introducing a brand in the market. Getting a brand registered provides protection to your brand and ensures to build goodwill for your business. Registered Trademark also generates revenue. But the question that arises is, how can you apply for a brand name in India? What are the procedures and steps to get your brand registered?&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Through this blog post, all the\nanswers to these questions shall be discussed. <\/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-6a3a3590591df\" 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\" 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href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/how-can-you-apply-for-a-brand-name-in-india\/#Why_is_it_important_to_get_your_Brand_Registered\" title=\"Why is it important to get your Brand Registered?\">Why is it important to get your Brand Registered?<\/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\/learning\/how-can-you-apply-for-a-brand-name-in-india\/#Different_ways_to_apply_for_a_Brand_Name_in_India\" title=\"Different ways to apply for a Brand Name in India?\">Different ways to apply for a Brand Name in India?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/how-can-you-apply-for-a-brand-name-in-india\/#Step_1_Search_for_a_unique_Brand_name\" title=\"Step 1: Search for a unique Brand name\">Step 1: Search for a unique Brand name<\/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\/learning\/how-can-you-apply-for-a-brand-name-in-india\/#Step_2_Fill_a_Trademark_Application\" title=\"Step 2: Fill a Trademark Application \">Step 2: Fill a Trademark Application <\/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\/learning\/how-can-you-apply-for-a-brand-name-in-india\/#Step_3_File_a_Trademark_Application\" title=\"Step 3: &nbsp;File a Trademark Application\">Step 3: &nbsp;File a Trademark Application<\/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\/learning\/how-can-you-apply-for-a-brand-name-in-india\/#Step_4_Trademark_Examination_Officer_to_examine_the_application\" title=\"Step 4: Trademark Examination Officer to examine\nthe application\">Step 4: Trademark Examination Officer to examine\nthe application<\/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\/learning\/how-can-you-apply-for-a-brand-name-in-india\/#Step_5_Publication_in_the_Trademark_Journals\" title=\"Step 5: Publication in the Trademark Journals\">Step 5: Publication in the Trademark Journals<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/how-can-you-apply-for-a-brand-name-in-india\/#Step_6_Issue_Trademark_Registration_Certificate\" title=\"Step 6: Issue Trademark Registration Certificate\">Step 6: Issue Trademark Registration Certificate<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/how-can-you-apply-for-a-brand-name-in-india\/#What_are_the_documents_required_to_apply_for_a_brand_name\" title=\"What are the documents required to apply for a\nbrand name?\">What are the documents required to apply for a\nbrand name?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/how-can-you-apply-for-a-brand-name-in-india\/#Time_period_to_protect_a_Registered_Trademark\" title=\"Time period to protect a Registered Trademark\">Time period to protect a Registered Trademark<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/how-can-you-apply-for-a-brand-name-in-india\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_you_mean_by_Trademark\"><\/span>What do you mean by Trademark?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Trademark means a word, design, logo, symbol etc which gives a distinctive identity to your brand. Getting a trademark for your brands helps to set standards for your products and build trust for the consumers. The brand becomes more established and well known.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_it_important_to_get_your_Brand_Registered\"><\/span>Why is it important to get your Brand Registered?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To protect your trademark it is\nnecessary to get the mark registered with the Trademarks Office. The registered\nTrademark holder gets to enjoy the rights to be protected from any infringement\nby the others.&nbsp; A registered mark holder\ngets many benefits from getting his mark registered. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Different_ways_to_apply_for_a_Brand_Name_in_India\"><\/span>Different ways to apply for a Brand Name in India?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To apply for a brand name, one\nmust follow the procedures mentioned below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Steps-to-apply-for-Brand-Name.png\" alt=\"Ways to apply for brand name\" class=\"wp-image-17543\" width=\"548\" height=\"548\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Steps-to-apply-for-Brand-Name.png 1000w, https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Steps-to-apply-for-Brand-Name-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Steps-to-apply-for-Brand-Name-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Steps-to-apply-for-Brand-Name-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 548px) 100vw, 548px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_Search_for_a_unique_Brand_name\"><\/span>Step 1: Search for a unique Brand name<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A brand name which is unique easily comes into the attention of the people. It helps to attract the people for its uniqueness. Therefore, one must explore a brand which has no similar appearance to or qualities in common with&nbsp;the other brands in the market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_Fill_a_Trademark_Application\"><\/span>Step 2: Fill a Trademark Application <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A trademark application must be filled by the applicant once a brand name is chosen. The Form TM-1 under the <strong>Indian Trademarks Act<sup><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ipindia.nic.in\/acts-rules-tm.htm\" class=\"text-primary\"><strong><em>[1]<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/sup><\/strong> has to be filled by the application to proceed for registration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_File_a_Trademark_Application\"><\/span>Step 3: &nbsp;File a Trademark Application<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To continue with the procedure for registration, the application filled by the applicant must be filed with the registrar either on the website of the Trademarks office or in person or post.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_4_Trademark_Examination_Officer_to_examine_the_application\"><\/span>Step 4: Trademark Examination Officer to examine\nthe application<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the application is submitted by the applicant, an examination officer is appointed by the Trademarks registry, to examine it. The Examination officer upon his satisfaction may either, accept the application and allow it to publish it in the Trademarks Journal or if he is unsatisfied with the application, he may raise an object and refuse to proceed with it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A refusal order under the examination report shall be issued to the applicant in case of refusal along with grounds mentioned with it.&nbsp; Later the applicant shall be given a period of 30 days to file a reply in response to the examination report as to why his trademark has a distinctive identity and should be registered under the act.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_5_Publication_in_the_Trademark_Journals\"><\/span>Step 5: Publication in the Trademark Journals<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Examination office upon his satisfaction, accept the application and allow it to publish it in the Trademark Journals. If no opposition is raised by any person within a period of 3 months from the date of the publication, the application will proceed to acceptance for registration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_6_Issue_Trademark_Registration_Certificate\"><\/span>Step 6: Issue Trademark Registration Certificate<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When no opposition is raised by anyone within a period of 3 months, the registrar shall accept the trademark application. And a certificate of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/trademark-registration\" class=\"text-primary\">Trademark registration online<\/a><\/strong> shall be issued under the seal of trademarks registry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_documents_required_to_apply_for_a_brand_name\"><\/span>What are the documents required to apply for a\nbrand name?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To apply for a brand name with the registry of trademark, all the necessary documents such as application form, id proof along with the details such as companies\u2019 name, your name, address, and trademark entity documents supported with an Affidavit must be submitted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Time_period_to_protect_a_Registered_Trademark\"><\/span>Time period to protect a Registered Trademark<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the trademark is registered within 1 or 2 years it is valid for a period of 10 years from the date of the issuance of the certificate. And can be renewed after the end of 10 years on the payment of the prescribed <strong><a class=\"text-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/trademark-renewal\">trademark renewal<\/a><\/strong> fees.<\/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>Trademark registration is very necessary for a business to make a face value in the market. If a company apply for a brand name in India, it gets all the protection rights under the Trademarks act. Putting time and effort in building a brand needs protection from being copied by the others. It defines the standard of quality that is being offered to consumers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The consumers can trust a certain brand and become a loyal customer of it. It guarantees the identity of the goods and services and therefore applying for a trademark gives your brands the advantages in the business.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A trademark for a brand is as necessary as introducing a brand in the market. Getting a brand registered provides protection to your brand and ensures to build goodwill for your business. Registered Trademark also generates revenue. But the question that arises is, how can you apply for a brand name in India? 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