Things You Need To Know About Trademark Registration




  A business organization needs to be a distinctive nature. It should stand out. There is more than one company for a certain type of product but it is their presentation, creative ideas, and the trademark that sets them apart. Today we are going to talk about trademark and trademark registration.

First thing first, what is a trademark?

Trademark is often symbolized by 'TM'. It is used as a recognizable design or sign that represents a certain brand or logo. Well, logos act like trademarks only. For example, the logos of brands like Nike, Puma, etc.
The trademarks that are used to represent services are called service marks. It is not always compulsory that a trademark owner has to be a business organization, it can also be an individual or legal entity. In the case of corporate identity, the trademarks are put on the building of the respective companies. It is a legal representation of intellectual property.

What are the different types of trademarks?


The types of trademarks are as follows:
1.    Generic mark
2.    Descriptive mark
3.    Suggestive mark
4.    Fanciful
5.    Arbitrary mark
To know the type of trademarks and their differences is important before you apply for the registration.

What is trademark registration?

Trademark registration or a registered trademark is indicated with the ® symbol. The registration of a trademark is required to protect it against any other company's usage of its image or name. The registration is a legal registration of the trademark and it is federal.
If any individual, company or legal entity wants to register their own trademark then they before doing so they have to make sure that it is not the same as any other registered trademarks. However, despite being the same, if a company registers its trademark then the company will be charged with trademark infringement.

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