Trademark Registration

What is Trademark Registration ?

FSSAI Modification is the process of updating your existing food license when your business details change. If you change your business name, address, or food categories, you must legally modify your license to stay compliant and avoid penalties.

Type of Trademark Registration ?

The modification type depends on your business size and turnover:

Basic Registration Modification For small businesses (turnover up to ₹12 lakh). This is a simple update for petty retailers or home kitchens changing basic details like a shop name or contact info.
State License Modification For medium businesses (turnover ₹12 lakh – ₹20 crore). Required for restaurants or local units shifting locations or adding new food items to their production.
Central License Modification For large businesses (turnover above ₹20 crore or import/export). Necessary for major corporate changes, moving a head office, or expanding operations across states.

Register Your Trademark & Protect Your Brand Name From Intruders with Online Legal India

A trademark is any mark, logo, name, symbol, letter, figure, or word used by any individual or firm to uniquely identify its goods or services from those made or sold by others. As a result, clients must be able to differentiate one’s goods or services from those of others. The requirements of the Trade Marks Act 1999 regulate trademark registration. Trademark registration is vital because the government legally authorises it to grant the owner exclusive rights to the brand, sale, manufacture, and use of products and services.

What are The Eligibility Criteria for Trademark Registration

In India, anybody who claims to be the trademark owner, whether an individual, proprietor, corporation or other legal organisation, can apply for a trademark. The trademark application can be filed, and the “TM” sign can be used within a few days post registration following registration. The Trade Mark Registry takes a minimum 6-8 months to register if there’s no objection raised by the Registry. In case of an objection, it might take up to 18 months. After the trademark is registered and the registration certificate is issued, the registered symbol i.e. R, can be used. Once a trademark registration is done, it will be valid for ten years from the registration date and has to be renewed at the due time.

Who Can Opt for Trademark Registration?

Any Individual Person: An individual person who is not currently in business can also file a trademark application and receive trademark registration for the brand name/device) that the applicant intends to use in the future.
Shared Ownership: A Firm’s joint proprietors can apply for a trademark together, and both of their names may be listed in the application.
Partnership Firm: When registering a trademark, a partnership business with a maximum of 10 members must include all partners’ names in the application. In addition, if a minor partner is present, the name of the minor’s guardian must be stated.
LLP (Limited Liability Partnership): The application for the Limited Liability Partnership should be in the name of the LLP. It is a legal entity in which each participant has their own identity. Because the trademark belongs to the LLP, the partners cannot be applicants. The application must contain all the partners’ names.
Indian Corporation: Any Indian firm, whether private limited, public limited, or any other type, must file a trademark application in its name. Because every incorporated organisation has its own legal body and identity, the director of a company cannot be a trademark applicant.
Foreign Corporation: If a foreign-incorporated firm files for a trademark in India, it must do so under the corporate name as it is registered in the foreign nation. The registration type, the government, and the law should all be indicated here. It must mention the Indian address from which they are running their business in INDIA.
Society or Trust: When filing a trademark application on behalf of a trust or society, the managing trustee, chairman, or secretary of the trust or society must be mentioned.

How Online Legal India will Help You?

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When your trademark is registered, you may use the ® sign in your logo to show that it is a registered trademark & that no one else may use a similar brand. If another individual uses your trademark without your permission, you can sue in court for such obvious infringement of your exclusive usage rights.

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Trademarks signify a product's or service's reputation and quality. Registering a trademark increases client confidence and recognition in the market. Furthermore, it contributes to the establishment of loyal and long-term customers who will continually choose your trademarked brand over others.

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Customers can quickly locate your items if you register your trademark. It separates your goods or service from the competition while acting as an efficient advertising tool. Furthermore, your trademark or logo communicates your organisation's vision, quality, and uniqueness.

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If someone uses a trademark without the owner's permission or in a deceptive manner, the owner can get an injunction to prevent the individual from using the brand without permission. In addition, your trademarked logo may not be used by anyone else, including rivals.

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