What is a Trademark?
A Trademark (™ / ®) is a legal protection given to a brand identity. It protects anything that helps customers recognize your business in the market.
What a Trademark Protects
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Brand name
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Logo or symbol
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Tagline or slogan
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Product or service name
Why Trademark is Important
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Prevents others from using a similar brand name or logo
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Builds trust and brand value
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Gives exclusive legal rights
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Helps in business expansion and licensing
Who Can Register a Trademark?
A trademark can be registered by any individual or entity that owns or intends to use the brand name, logo, or symbol.
Eligible Applicants:
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Individual / Proprietor
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Startup / Entrepreneur
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Partnership Firm
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Private Limited / Public Limited Company
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LLP (Limited Liability Partnership)
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Trust or Society
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Foreign Company or Individual
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MSME / Small Business
Important Note:
The trademark should be registered in the name of the actual owner of the brand—not the consultant or designer.