Brand registration: What is it? A brand can be any name used to identify a company or product from others, including a slogan, logo, term, design, domain name, products name, slogan, logo, or other distinguishing characteristic. All businesses that manufacture goods or offer services need to have a strong brand identity.

In India, how do I go about registering my brand?

You must submit a trademark application to the Trademark Registry in order to officially register the brand name in India. A comprehensive search, application filing, review, and, if accepted, registration are all steps in the process. 

What is the cost of a brand registry?

Signing up for Brand Registry is free. You can access services and tools, some of that have fees attached, when you enroll for Brand Registry.

Several steps involved in registering a brand through brand protection tools.

In India, registering a brand entails a number of procedures, including registering a domain name, a business name, a trademark, and a copyright.

1. Registering a domain. As a rising number of people look for companies, goods, and services online, branding efforts begin with domain registration. All businesses now need to have an online presence, so it’s critical to secure the domain name that will serve as the company’s trademark. Since registration of a domain name is quick and inexpensive, it is the initial step towards protecting or registering a trademark. As a result, it’s crucial to register the domain name before registering the trademark. A company might have to make due with a domain ending .in, .co.in, or another similar extension since the majority of well-liked domain names ending .com or .net have already been registered. GoDaddy or Google Domains are good places to look for available domain names.
2. Registration of Businesses. The branding process for newly established businesses begins with the choice of company name. The legally recognized name of the entity is its business name, and this can be found on various documents such as employment contracts, tax registration paperwork, and bank accounts. The brand name and website of the company do not have to correspond with the business name. A company name that is comparable to the brand name and domain, nevertheless, is a good idea. Makemytrip, where the name of the brand Makemytrip fits the company name Makemytrip Limited, is an example of a company name that fits the brand name. One instance of a business name that isn’t the same as the company name is HealthKart, where the firm is Aquamarine Healthcare Private Limited and the brand is Healthkart. After deciding on a brand name, the entrepreneur can look up available names using the organization or LLP Name Check feature provided by the ministry’s of Corporate Affairs. It is crucial to keep in the minds of the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. They are in effect will not authorize any proposed company’s name that is the same as or similar to an already-existing trademark, limited liability partnership, or company name. 

          Also Read This – Decoding Logo Registration in India: Do You Need It and How to Get Start

    3. Registration of Trademarks. The sole registration that offers complete brand name protection is a trademark registration. A trademark can be used to safeguard a company’s name, slogan, logo, design, brand name, and more. Thus, trademark registration is a necessary for companies who want to spend a lot of money on branding or promoting their brands. A trademark registration application needs to be submitted under one or more trademark classes that correspond to the products or services the company plans to sell. The TM symbol may be affixed to a trademark after it has been submitted to the Trademark Registrar. However, registering a trademark is a drawn-out procedure that may take more than a year. As a result, the earliest feasible trademark registration application must be filed, and it must be followed up on until the brand is officially registered. When a trademark is registered, it can be indicated to third parties that it is a registered trademark by placing the ® symbol next to the brand. Among the most crucial aspects of registering a brand in India is trademark registration. 

   4. Registration of Copyright. Dramatic, musical, creative, and literary works as well as those who generate sound recordings and cinematograph films are eligible for copyright registration and protection. If the brand has an original logo with creative qualities, the company may be able to seek further brand registration by copyrighting the logo. Generally speaking, logos that lack artistic qualities or are not particularly unique cannot be protected by copyright. The distinctive and artistic qualities of Starbucks Coffee’s logo make it a great instance of a copyrightable logo. The Copyright Office must receive applications for logo copyright in the required format. In general, copyright registration proceeds more quickly than trademark registration. Therefore, companies can file for both a trademark registration and a copyright registration if they need to register their brand quickly.

 Also Read This – Efficiency and Convenience: eFiling for Trademarks Registration with Intellectual Property India

I don’t have a company to register a brand.

Without a legal organization, it is possible to register a brand. The business structure has no bearing on the registration of a brand. Anybody, regardless of their organizational position, may apply for trademark registration, including individuals, startups, and businesses. Make sure you fulfill the requirements and adhere to the guidelines for a successful registration.

What is the process for launching a brand name?

Selecting a name that fits your business and is both unique and distinctive is the first step towards creating your own brand identity. To make sure the trademark is available, do a thorough search. After everything is decided, submit a trademark application to the relevant authorities, making sure you meet all the requirements of a successful trademark registration.

Can I independently register my brand?

Also Read This – Maximizing Your Brand: Strategies for Selling Registered Trademark in India

Although you can try to register a brand on your behalf, it is advised that you get assistance from Trademark agent. Professionals are skilled in managing the difficult procedure of trademark registration with ease. Their knowledge minimizes the possibility of mistakes during registration, assures precise submission, and raises the likelihood of approval.

The post E-Filing Brand Registration Online: Simplified Process, Procedure and Attorney Support appeared first on LegalRaasta Knowledge portal.

फॉर्म एमजीटी -8 कंपनी सचिव द्वारा प्रमाणित वार्षिक रिटर्न की पूर्ति के लिए एक प्रमाण पत्र है:

• दस करोड़ रुपये की चुकता शेयर पूंजी
• या अधिक या पचास करोड़ रुपये का कारोबार
• एक या अधिक सूचीबद्ध कंपनी द्वारा, प्रैक्टिसिंग कंपनी सचिव द्वारा।

नियम 11, (2),  कंपनी अधिनियम 2013 के अनुसार ,  धारा 92 (2) के तहत, कंपनी सचिव कंपनी के कागजात की जांच करता है, कंपनी को आश्वासन प्रदान करने के लिए रजिस्टर, रिकॉर्ड, किताबें देता है कि अब धोखाधड़ी गतिविधियों का कोई जोखिम नहीं है और कोई गलत बयानी।

कंपनी सचिव के द्वारा निर्धारित टर्नओवर और पेड-अप कैपिटल वाली कंपनी द्वारा वार्षिक आयकर रिटर्न धारा 92 (2) के तहत एक निर्धारित रूप में प्रमाणित किया जाना चाहिए। अधिनियम के सभी प्रावधान को पूरा करते हुए तथ्यों का खुलासा करने वाले वार्षिक विवरण को सही होना चाहिए।

प्रपत्र MGT-8 के लिए अनुपालन पहलू

फॉर्म एमजीटी -8 को आश्वासन के प्रमाण पत्र की आवश्यकता होती है कि कंपनी के इस पहलू ने अधिनियम और नियमों के प्रावधानों का अनुपालन किया है। कंपनी सचिव की जिम्मेदारी केवल सूचीबद्ध विनियमन तक ही सीमित है। एमजीटी -8 के साथ निम्नलिखित अनुपालन के कुछ पहलू निम्नलिखित हैं:

1. अधिनियम के तहत कंपनी की स्थिति,
2. रिकॉर्ड, पुस्तकों को बनाए रखना और दिए गए समय के भीतर प्रविष्टियां करना,
3. निर्धारित समय के भीतर / परे केंद्र सरकार, ट्रिब्यूनल, कोर्ट, कंपनियों के रजिस्ट्रार, क्षेत्रीय निदेशक और अन्य अधिकारियों के साथ वार्षिक रिटर्न के अनुसार रिकॉर्ड और फॉर्म दाखिल करना
4. निदेशक मंडल या उसकी समितियों के साथ बोर्ड मीटिंग बुलाना / बुलाना / आयोजित करना , यदि कोई हो और निर्धारित समय के भीतर कंपनी के सदस्यों की बैठकें। किस बैठक के संबंध में वार्षिक रिटर्न के अनुसार, उचित नोटिस दिए गए थे और डाक मतपत्रों द्वारा पारित परिपत्र प्रस्तावों और प्रस्तावों सहित कार्यवाही।
5. सुरक्षा धारकों / सदस्यों के रजिस्टर को बंद करना,
6.  अपने निदेशकों और / या फर्मों या कंपनियों या व्यक्ति को अग्रिम / ऋण अधिनियम की धारा 185 में वर्णित;
7. संबंधित पक्षों के साथ व्यवस्था / अनुबंध अधिनियम की धारा 188 में निर्दिष्ट;
8. प्रतिभूतियों या शेयरों की पुनर्खरीद / वरीयता शेयरों या डिबेंचर को भुनाने / शेयर पूंजी का परिवर्तन / या शेयर पूंजी की कमी / शेयरों / प्रतिभूतियों के रूपांतरण और सभी उदाहरणों में शेयर प्रमाणपत्र जारी करना; / जारी, आवंटन, हस्तांतरण, शेयरों का प्रसारण।
9. निष्क्रियता की स्थिति में अधिनियम के प्रावधानों के अनुपालन में शेयरों के हस्तांतरण के लंबित अधिकारों, लाभांश और बोनस शेयर को साझा करने का अधिकार।
10. अधिनियम की धारा 134 के प्रावधानों के अनुसार एक लेखा परीक्षित वित्तीय विवरण पर हस्ताक्षर। और निदेशकों की रिपोर्ट उपधाराओं (3), (4) और (5) के अनुसार है।
11. अधिनियम की धारा 125 के अनुसार निवेशक शिक्षा और संरक्षण कोष में लागू लाभांश की घोषणा / भुगतान, अवैतनिक / लावारिस लाभांश / अन्य राशियों का हस्तांतरण;
12. निदेशक / सेवानिवृत्ति की संवैधानिक / पुन: नियुक्ति / नियुक्ति / आकस्मिक रिक्तियां / सेवानिवृत्ति / निदेशकों के खुलासे, मुख्य प्रबंधकीय कार्मिक और उन्हें भुगतान पारिश्रमिक।
13. अधिनियम की धारा 139 के प्रावधानों के अनुसार आकस्मिक रिक्त लेखा परीक्षकों की नियुक्ति / पुनर्नियुक्ति / पुनर्नियुक्ति / भरना;
14. अधिनियम के विभिन्न प्रावधानों के अनुसार, केंद्र सरकार, ट्रिब्यूनल, क्षेत्रीय निदेशक, रजिस्ट्रार, न्यायालय या अन्य प्राधिकारियों से अनुमोदन लेना आवश्यक है।
15. जमा की स्वीकृति / नवीनीकरण / पुनर्भुगतान।
16. इसके निदेशकों, सदस्यों, सार्वजनिक वित्तीय संस्थानों, बैंकों और अन्य से उधार लेना और आरोपों का सृजन / आरोपों का संशोधन / उस संबंध में आरोपों की संतुष्टि, जहां भी लागू हो।
17. कंपनी के मेमोरेंडम और लेखों के प्रावधानों का अनुकूलन ।

Must Read:  एक प्राइवेट लिमिटेड कंपनी की शिकायतें

फॉर्म MGT-8: गैर-अनुपालन के लिए दंड

यदि कंपनी सचिव फॉर्म एमजीटी -8 में एक गलत प्रमाण पत्र प्रदान करता है जो धारा 92 के कानूनों में उल्लिखित सभी प्रावधानों को पूरा नहीं करता है, तो कंपनी सचिव को जुर्माना वहन करना होगा। कंपनी के सचिव को जो जुर्माना होगा वह 50,000 रुपये से कम नहीं होगा और रुपये तक बढ़ सकता है। 5 लाख।

कंपनी सचिव अधिनियम, १ ९ also० के प्रावधान के अनुसार आईसीएसआई की अनुशासन समिति द्वारा एक कंपनी सचिव अनुशासनात्मक कार्रवाई के लिए भी उत्तरदायी होगा।

यदि कोई रिटर्न, रिपोर्ट, प्रमाण पत्र, वित्तीय विवरण, या कोई अन्य दस्तावेज गलत बयान देता है या किसी भी सामग्री या गलत तथ्यों को छोड़ता है तो कंपनी अधिनियम, 2013 की धारा 448 भी कंपनी सचिव पर जुर्माना लगाती है।

किसी को दोषी या धोखाधड़ी पाए जाने पर कारावास की गंभीर सजा दी जाती है। कारावास न्यूनतम 6 महीने के लिए होगा और 10 साल तक बढ़ सकता है। इसके अलावा, जुर्माना लगाया जाएगा जो धोखाधड़ी में शामिल राशि के बराबर होगा या धोखाधड़ी में शामिल धोखाधड़ी राशि के तीन गुना तक बढ़ाया जा सकता है। यदि मामला अधिक गंभीर हो जाता है और इसके कारण आम जनता प्रभावित होती है तो न्यूनतम 3 साल की कैद दी जाएगी।

हम ट्रेडमार्क पंजीकरण, कंपनी पंजीकरण, FSSAI लाइसेंस जैसी कई प्रकार की कानूनी सेवाएं प्रदान करते हैं, और भी बहुत कुछ। तो, पूरी तरह से परेशानी मुक्त प्रक्रिया के लिए, “लीगलरैस्टा” की विशेषज्ञ टीम से संपर्क करें।

हमें +91 8750008585 पर कॉल करें या contact@legalraasta.com पर अपनी क्वेरी भेजें

आसान उपयोग के लिए , आप हमारे लीगलरैस्ट एपीपी को भी डाउनलोड कर सकते हैं । 

संबंधित आलेख:

MGT-14: अनुपालन, एसटीपी, जुर्माना और डाउनलोड

छूट प्राइवेट लिमिटेड  कंपनियों को कंपनी अधिनियम, 2013 के तहत दिया जाता है

पब्लिक लिमिटेड कंपनी के लिए प्राइवेट लिमिटेड का रूपांतरण

The post फॉर्म MGT-8: प्रयोज्यता, अनुपालन पहलुओं और दंड appeared first on LegalRaasta Knowledge portal.

Every businessman dreams of owning a business which is well set up, a business where the brand is on the top of it’s competitors in terms of marketing. Patanjali is one of the brands, which has increased it’s business through great marketing strategies. It is counted as among one of the top brands in India. Patanjali sells one of the best quality organic products.

The main aim of Patanjali Ayurveda limited is to provide organic and indigenous quality products to everyone. Patanjali was launched in the year, 2006. It was opened in both, urban and rural areas. Patanjali emphasizes on only natural and Ayurveda product manufacturing. The brand receives most of it’s primary products from Indian framers. This not only helps Patanjali to manufacture quality products, but also helps to supports the Indian farmers by raising their income. Patanjali also supports organic farming methods, with less use of chemical fertilizers.

Why open a Patanjali franchise?

Patanjali has now become a national name in India. Every household has at least one product manufactured by Patanjali. It has also become the fastest-growing brand name in India. Patanjali Ayurveda was started by Baba Ramdev. His idea, of all indigenous and organic products, was able to generate great hype among people. The brand has now earned huge success through it’s trusted customer base and guaranteed quality. Patanjali products are available in over 3 lakh stores. The brand has more than 500 franchises all over India with more than 1000 manufactured products for sale.  Patanjali Ayurveda plans to add more and more distributors and dealers from small districts. With the onset of technology, Patanjali has started selling it’s products online for the convenience of it’s customers.

Yoga Guru Baba Ramdev started Patanjali with the support of Acharya Balkrishnan. In the year 2015-16, Patanjali became the fastest growing brand in India, with a turnover of around 5000 crores. All the profits earned by the brand are distributed among various charities, as stated by yoga Guru Baba Ramdev. Thus, Patanjali not only benefit it’s customers and farmers, but also various charities. As per research, franchise business opportunity is one of the most stable businesses to start.

Schemes offered to Patanjali franchise

If you too are interested in acquiring a Patanjali franchise, look at the three schemes offered by the brand. This will give you a clear idea about our application submission.

• Gramodhyog nyas
• Patanjali megastore
• Patanjali chikitsalaya and Arogya Kendra

Requirements for setting up a Patanjali megastore:

1. Interested applicants should own a minimum of 2000 sq. ft area to open the Patanjali megastore.
2. The initial investment required by the applicant should be of at least Rs.1 crore.
3. The interested applicant can also deposit (refundable) amount of Rs. 5 lakh (out of this 5 lakh, 2.5 lakh should be deposited in the name of Divya pharmacy and the other 2.5 lakh in the name of Patanjali Ayurveda Ltd., Haridwar). This should be submitted in the form of a demand draft (DD).
4. The megastore is required to have a minimum distance of 2.5 KM in a metro city and 3.5 KM in non-metro cities from the exiting megastore. Along with this, the megastore should also be within the minimum distance of 1 KM from the existing Patanjali chikitsalaya and Arogya Kendra.
5. The applicant is also required to provide photographs of the chosen place, their PAN card, their passport size photographs, identity proof (Aadhar card), address proof, copy of sales registration, and rent or ownership deed given by Patanjali Ayurveda Ltd. All these required documentation should be attached with the application form.

6. A Vaidya will be appointed by the Patanjali Ayurveda Ltd. at the megastore. The store operator is required to provide medical instruments to the Vaidya. Apart from the medical instruments, the megastore owner also has to arrange drinking, eating, sitting, toilet, etc. facilities at the store.
7. The megastore will not be allowed to sell products of any other brands, except “Divya Pharmacy and Patanjali Ayurveda.” The store will be allowed to sell those products which will be approved by Patanjali Ayurveda.

Approximate cost of opening store at various levels

• Patanjali retail store opening cost – Minimum Rs.50,000/-
• Patanjali dealership store opening cost – Minimum Rs.50,000/-
• Patanjali distributorship store opening cost – Minimum Rs.1,00,000/-
• Patanjali megastore opening cost (in India) – Minimum Rs.1 crore

The above-mentioned prices are for opening a Patanjali store. The cost of acquiring a Patanjali franchise starts from Rs.5 lakhs for a small shop to Rs.2 crore for a megastore. The above-mentioned price is inclusive of “Interiors, Set-Up, and Inventory.” The maximum area required for a Patanjali retail shop is 300 sq. ft. whereas, the maximum area required for a Patanjali megastore is around 2000 sq. ft.  The areas mentioned are for opening the franchise in a city or town. Patanjali Ayurveda Ltd. is an Indian fast-moving consumer good (FMCG) company. FMCGs are the fastest-growing companies in India. Hence, it is possible, that the owner of Patanjali franchise can earn double the amount spent on acquiring the franchise. Though, the amount earned depends on the locality and the people living there. Still, it cannot be ignored that more and more people are now buying their daily FMCG products from Patanjali. Therefore, the brand is likely to generate more number of customers at the arriving time. Thus, the business will bloom significantly in the future.

Conclusion

In the coming six years, Patanjali plans to focus on the following areas “Natural Medicine, Natural Cosmetics, Natural Dairy Products, Natural Cattle Feed, And Feed Supplements, Bio-Pesticides, Bio-Fertilizers, and Natural Indigenous Seeds.”

Patanjali Ayurveda has also tied up with billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s retail chain “Reliance”, to sell it’s products. In the coming years, Patanjali plans to increase it’s retail presence with the help of 4000 distributors and more than 10,000 company-owned outlets. The company also plans to open 100 more Patanjali stores and megastores in the country.

In the coming five years, the company plans to set up six more factories all over India. Currently, Patanjali has three factories and a few contract manufacturers. The managing director of the company, Acharya Balkrishnan, addressed in a conference on 27^th April 2020, that the company will spend more than Rs.1000 crore in setting up new production units and around Rs.150 crore on research and development facility.

Along with increasing their expenditure, Patanjali will also provide employment opportunities. In an interview, Baba Ramdev said, that the company will employ around 5,00,000 people after all the factors are built. Even though Patanjali has a strong marketing background, still the company will increase it’s advertisement strategies. From January to match 2020, the company doubled it’s advertisement on television.

The weekly advertisement inclusion of Patanjali jumped to 102% i.e. from 11,897 in the first week of January to 24,050 in the last week of March.  Patanjali’s Ad inclusions are more than Cadbury’s advertisement inclusions. The reason behind Patanjali’s success can be bifurcated into two factors –

First, the company is an indigenous product manufacturing company. And second, the company’s advertising and marketing strategy is remarkable.

We provide all kinds of legal services like  “LLP registration, Trademark Registration, FSSAI License, Private Limited Company Registration, Nidhi Company Registration,” and many more. So, contact the expert team of “LegalRaasta”, for a completely smooth and hassle-free process.

The post Patanjali Franchise: Reasons To Apply, Schemes And Requirements appeared first on LegalRaasta Knowledge portal.

A Brand refers to the product, service or any concept that is publicly be identified out of the other products, services or concepts so as to communicate and market easily. It is a distinctive product, service or any kind of concept. Whereas Branding is the process of creating and disseminating the brand name. It is applicable to the entire corporate identity as well as to individual product and service names. In this article, we will provide you with the complete Guide of Brand registration.

Brand registration

Any symbol such as word signature, name, device, label, numerals or combination of colors used by an owner of the brand for selling goods or services or other articles of commerce to distinguish it from other similar goods and services which are originating from different businesses is a logo which represents your business.

A brand registration can be of a word, symbol, logo, brand name, wrapper, packaging labels, tagline or a combination of these. Anything which is used by manufacturers or service providers to identify their own products or services and distinguish the owner’s product or service from those of its competitors is a brand registration.

It is registered by the Controller General of Patents Designs and Trademarks, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India. Brand registration is governed under the Trademark Act, 1999 and allow the brand owner the exclusive right to sue for damages when infringements of trademarks occur. In case of deceptively similar to an existing registered brand or trademark for which an application has already been made cannot be registered.

Trademark search is very helpful to prevent such confusions. An applicant must do research on Trademark search just to ensure that the brand name which he/she is going to be used in future is already registered or not. If not, then he/she may apply for it.

Some of the Examples of Brand registration

If we talk about the beverages then the first two names strike in our mind are Coca-Cola and Pepsi that belongs to the same industry and can be distinctly identified out of many beverages as well as they are the indication of quality. Likewise, dairy milk and KitKat is a trademark in the same industry.

Who is eligible for Brand registration?

Any individual, Company, Proprietor or legal entity claiming to be an owner of the trademark is eligible for this Trademark application. It can be filed in very fewer days and you can start the usage of “TM” symbol soon. All the formalities of Trademark registry take only 18 to 24 months. Once the trademark is registered and registration certificate is issued then you can use the registered symbol “®” next to your Brand or Trademark. After 10 years from the date of Trademark filing, it needs to be renewed.

What function does Trademark perform?

Following are the functions of Trademark or Brand registration:

1. Through registration, the product or service can easily be identified along with the source.
2. Quality is Guaranteed.
3. The powerful tool for advertisement of service or product.

Types of Trademark

Following are the types of Trademark or Brand registration:

1. It could be a Name whether a personal name or a surname or the signature of the person.
2. Any invented word or coined word.
3. Numerals/Letters/Alphanumeric or any kind of combination
4. Any Image/symbol/monograms/3 dimensional shapes, letters etc.
5. Sound marks in audio format.

What are the documents required for a Brand registration application form in India?

Every application whether it is a Patent registration or a copyright registration needs certain documents for filing an application form in India. These documents are given below:

1. A copy of Logo or a trademark.
2. Goods or services to be registered.
3. A specific date on which that trademark is used (In case you are using it prior to applying).
4. Power of attorney to be signed by the applicant.

Step 1. USE OF TRADEMARK SEARCH

This Trademark search is meant to free of cost to check if your business name or logo is similar to other trademarks which are already registered. Usually, the agent of trademark or attorney conducts this search with the Trademark Office to check whether there are any similar trademarks which are registered under a specific class or not. Mainly, two kinds of search are available: Online and Offline. If you do both then it is the best. It takes only one working day to search trademark. When you get sure then your brand is or trademark is unique then you can proceed further.

Step 2. CREATE TRADEMARK APPLICATION

It takes only one working day to draft an application by the trademark attorney provided that your logo found to be unique. In addition, if your brand name found already registered then you need to change yours. If you are sure that the trademark is 100% unique and you are using it from so long, even before another party trademark registration then you may start using “TM” symbol as soon as you file the form of a trademark application.

Step 3. TRADEMARK REGISTRATION

It takes around 18 to 24 months to get the registration done. In this process, the trademark office will first check your application to see if it is already been taken. If it has no objection then it makes an advertisement in the Trademarks Journal. When there is no opposition from other businesses in the next four months then your trademark is registered around six months later.

What are the advantages of Brand registration in India?

Even the biggest businesses such as coca cola, Siemens, Apple protect also their business by means of a trademark. Following are the advantages of taking a trademark in India:

• Exclusive rights 

The Trademark Act gives the exclusive rights to the proprietor to use the mark in respect of the goods or services covered by it. The powerful remedies against unauthorized use make the registration important. A Proprietor can sue for infringement as well as obtain very powerful remedies like interdict, delivery up infringing articles and damages.

• Security

One thing that must be known to you is that the trademark registration in India can be hypothecated as security. It means a registered trademark can be pledged as security to secure loan facilities much the same way as immovable property can be bonded.

• Intangible Property

One of the benefits of trademark filing is to create an identifiable intangible property in the legal sense. Registration of Trademark is a value store of goodwill or reputation that a product has.

An unregistered trademark will never have a separate and independent existence, it will always form part of the goodwill and it will always be attached to the business. So, the only way to acquire a common law trademark is to acquire the business as going concern. A trademark registration can be transferred like any other asset of course owned by a person or a company.

• Licensing

Of course, the registered trademark can be Licensed. Besides, it is recorded on the trademark register that the rights are being given to the licensee to institute legal proceedings in the event of infringement.

• Assignment

Yes, a trademark can be transferred and it is not possible for a common law trademark that can only be transferred with the business.

• Deterrent

It deters other traders from using trademarks that are similar or identical to yours in respect to goods or services like yours. You put others on notice of your rights by using symbol ®. However, a registered mark can be found when others search the official register before choosing to commence using a certain name.

• Use in Proceedings

A trademark registration is a prima facie evidence of the validity of the registration thus the rights conveyed by registration only. According to legal proceedings, a person is registered as the proprietor of the trademark is the evidence of the validity of the original registration of the trademark until and unless the contrary is proved.

• Right to use ®

As soon as the trademark is registered, you can use the symbol ® or R or the word “Registered” for the goods and services listed in the registration.

• Foreign Territories

The registration is used on a basis to obtain registration in some foreign countries, facilitating protection of the brand worldwide as the business expands.

• Counterfeit Goods Act 1997

A trademark which is registered empowers the customs authorities at South African ports of entries to prevent the importation of counterfeit foreign goods. The proprietor of an intellectual property right is afforded by the Counterfeit Goods Act. With the interest in goods bearing or representing such rights to take civil or criminal action against a person or company that is involved in counterfeiting.

Cost for Trademark Registration

If you want to get a trademark registered with the help of Legal Raasta then following will be the cost described step by step:

• First and the foremost process of trademark registration is trademark search which is free of cost.
• Secondly, trademark consultancy on class and availability is totally free of cost.
• Government fees will be Rs. 4500/-
• You have to pay GST Rs. 270/-
• For “TM application filing” and “drafting,” our fees will be Rs.1,499

The overall cost of brand registration is Rs. 6,269.

For further more information regarding International Trademark registration or Trademark search or more, you can go through our website: LegalRaasta. Our experts are available at 8750008585 to guide in the best possible way. You can also send your query on Email: contact@legalraasta.com.

Related Articles:

What are the different types of trademark infringement?

How to get Trademark Rectification

Classification of Goods and Services under Trademark Registration

The post Brand Registration Guide: Advantages, Eligibilty, Process, Cost appeared first on LegalRaasta Knowledge portal.