In India, a trademark is a symbol, word, logo, or combination thereof that is used to identify and distinguish the goods or services of one business from those of another. Trademark registration in India is governed by the Trade Marks Act, 1999, and is administered by the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks.
To register a trademark in India, an application must be filed with the Trade Marks Registry. The application should include a clear representation of the trademark, as well as the goods or services for which the trademark is being used or will be used. The application fee must also be paid at the time of filing.
After the application is filed, it is examined by the Trade Marks Registry to ensure that it meets all the requirements for registration. If the application is found to be in order, it will be published in the Trade Marks Journal to allow for any opposition to be filed by third parties. If there is no opposition, or if the opposition is successfully defended, the trademark will be registered and a registration certificate will be issued.
The duration of trademark registration in India is 10 years, after which it can be renewed for successive periods of 10 years. Trademark registration provides the owner with exclusive rights to use the trademark in relation to the goods or services for which it is registered, and also provides legal protection against infringement and unauthorized use by third parties.
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