{"id":21149,"date":"2020-12-06T10:30:18","date_gmt":"2020-12-06T05:00:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/?p=21149"},"modified":"2020-12-05T15:23:10","modified_gmt":"2020-12-05T09:53:10","slug":"shedding-light-on-e-registration-of-trademark","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/shedding-light-on-e-registration-of-trademark\/","title":{"rendered":"Shedding Light on E-Registration of Trademark"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">E-Registration of trademark serves as a unique identity of business that distinguishes it from another business in the commerce. A tagline, brand name or logo can be listed as a trademark presenting to be unique. A <a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/trademark-registration\"><strong>trademark registration<\/strong><\/a> should be done under the <strong><em>Controller General of Patents Designs and Trademarks<\/em><\/strong><em>, <strong>Ministry of Commerce and Industry<\/strong> <\/em>and <strong><em>Government of India<\/em><\/strong>. A trademark registration will be considered to be the intellectual property of the owner of trademark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The registration\nof a trademark has its own enrolment via filing manually or E-Registration of\nTrademark. The e-registration of the trademark has made the process simpler and\nquicker. For manual registration one used to wait for 15-20 days to receive the\nreceipt of acknowledgment but after online registration one can receive the\nacknowledgement instantly. The significance of this receipt of acknowledgment\nis that the company can use the trademark with a <strong>\u2122<\/strong> sign next to it until the final registration is completed. Therefore\nE-registration can save your time as well as effort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Page Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/shedding-light-on-e-registration-of-trademark\/#Things_to_Keep_in_Mind_before_going_for_E-Registration_of_Trademark\" >Things to Keep in Mind before\ngoing for E-Registration of Trademark<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/shedding-light-on-e-registration-of-trademark\/#Legislation_Dealing_with_Trademarks\" >Legislation Dealing with\nTrademarks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/shedding-light-on-e-registration-of-trademark\/#Process_for_E-Registration_of_Trademark\" >Process for E-Registration of\nTrademark<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/shedding-light-on-e-registration-of-trademark\/#How_to_Track_the_Status_of_Trademark_Application\" >How to Track the Status of Trademark\nApplication?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/shedding-light-on-e-registration-of-trademark\/#Benefits_of_Trademark_Registration\" >Benefits of Trademark\nRegistration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/shedding-light-on-e-registration-of-trademark\/#Validity_of_E-Registration_of_trademark\" >Validity of E-Registration of\ntrademark<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/shedding-light-on-e-registration-of-trademark\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Things_to_Keep_in_Mind_before_going_for_E-Registration_of_Trademark\"><\/span>Things to Keep in Mind before\ngoing for E-Registration of Trademark<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The applicants\nmust consult with a Trademark attorneys before attempting to register their\nbrand, products or company names as not every Logo can we get registered. For\nexample they will need to verify the following points which are as follows:-<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>A selected brand product or company name is available for the registration as a (Trademark Searching) in case other party has registered or applied to register a Trademark. The selected mark seems or sounds the same or is similar to your chosen mark then the Trademark officer can object your Mark<\/li><li>The proposed Trademark should be distinctive, the proposed Trademark need to be distinctive word, logo, picture or any other find that clearly identify your goods and the service is from those of the other.<\/li><li>The proposed Trademark cannot be descriptive if the Trademark is the too expressive of the goods or services or any characteristics of them then the trademark officer will likely object your mark.<\/li><li>Certain words or symbol are barred from recording. For example a Trademark that are being contrary to the public order of the morality <\/li><li>Trademarks are territorial rights and their registration and enforcement is governed by the national laws and the rights can be changed according to different countries.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"text-left\"><b>Read our article<\/b>:<mark style=\"background: #fffd03 !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/can-trademark-registration-impact-your-business\/\">Can Trademark Registration Impact Your Business? Let\u2019s Figure it Out!<\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Legislation_Dealing_with_Trademarks\"><\/span>Legislation Dealing with\nTrademarks <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Trademark Act,\n1999 along with the Trademark Rules, 2017 are the primary laws which governs\nthe trademark registration in India. Also at international level there are\nvarious treaties which governs the registration of trademark and the India is\nparty to that treaty, which are as follows:-<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property, 1883<\/li><li>Protocol Relating to the Madrid Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Marks, 1891<\/li><li>Nairobi Treaty on the Protection of the <em><strong>Olympic Symbol<\/strong><\/em><sup><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Olympic_symbols\"><em><strong>[1]<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/sup>, 1981.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Other than this\nthe treaties which are governed by the World Intellectual Property Organization\nwhich are applicable in India are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Vienna Classification,\nestablished by the Vienna Agreement.<\/li><li>Nice Agreement on the\nInternational Classification of Goods and Services.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Process_for_E-Registration_of_Trademark\"><\/span>Process for E-Registration of\nTrademark <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The company with the help of a registered Trademark lawyer can start the trademark registration process online through E-Registration portal. It can be measured to be a pro-active way for registration as it facilitates the company to complete the whole process within 6 to 8 months instead for waiting for 2 years to obtain trademark registration. The E-Registration of Trademark consists of the following steps-<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/E-Registration-of-Trademark-consists-of-the-following-steps.png\" alt=\"Process for E-Registration of Trademark\" class=\"wp-image-21150\" width=\"524\" height=\"524\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/E-Registration-of-Trademark-consists-of-the-following-steps.png 1000w, https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/E-Registration-of-Trademark-consists-of-the-following-steps-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/E-Registration-of-Trademark-consists-of-the-following-steps-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/E-Registration-of-Trademark-consists-of-the-following-steps-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 524px) 100vw, 524px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Trademark Search and\nClassification<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The first step is\nthe trademark search for applying for trademark registration. After deciding on\nthe mark, Trademark (\u2122) search is used to check if the selected trademark is\nunique. If there is any existing trademark that is similar to your mark then\ntrademark cannot be registered until further modifications are done. After the modifications\nof trademark, the trademark search will again be initiated. If the trademark is\nfound to be unique without any offensive word or mark and specially protects\nthe emblems, and the company can proceeds to the categorization process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Trademark classes\nhave been given by the Trademark Registry and the company is required to select\nan appropriate class to apply for the trademark registration in that particular\nclass according to the goods and services. The company can seek help from any\nregistered Trademark lawyer to apply in the right class as per the goods &amp;\nservices for the e-registration of trademark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">E-Filing of Application<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>The following information should be there to apply for E-Registration of trademark through the online portal available on the Trademark Registry.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Name of the Applicant<\/li><li>Identity proof of the applicant<\/li><li>ID proof a business<\/li><li>Business type along with the\nClass of trademark<\/li><li>Objectives of the Business <\/li><li>Brand or logo or slogan name of\nthe desired trademark<\/li><li>Address where registration has\nto be done<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>The applicant will\nreceive a Trademark number or Application number that helps the applicant to\ntrack the status of their application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Vienna Codification Process<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Vienna Codification is an internal procedure of the Trademark Registry in India. In case the trademark includes symbolic elements or logo, the request is sent to Vienna codification. It is an international classification of trademark that allows the <a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/trademark-search\"><strong>trademark search<\/strong><\/a> of a logo for internal use. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Examination of Trademark<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Trademark\nOfficer performs a formality check of the application of trademark. The officer\nverifies the information present in the application. Officers also keep a check\nthat the application is abided by the rules and guidelines set by the Trademark\nRegistry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the Trademark\nOfficer has approved the application then the application is marked as <strong><em>&#8220;Formality\nCheck Pass&#8221;<\/em><\/strong>. The submission now has to endure another round of\nexamination held by the Trademark Registry. The Trademark Registry issues an\nexamination report which states the rejection or approval of the trademark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hearing before the Trademark Officer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In case of refusal\nof the trademark application, the applicant can file a reply to the objection\nor submit an application for a hearing before the Trademark Officer. If the\napplicant can persuade the officer with supporting documents then the mark will\nget registered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Publication in the Trademark\nJournal<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If the trademark\ngets approval in the hearing, it will get published in the Trademark journal.\nIf no objection is raised within 4 months of publication then the Trademark\nregistry issues the registration certificate. In case of any objection raised\nfrom a third party, a hearing can be arranged and the final decision of registering\nor discarding the trademark will be taken.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Registration<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the registration\ncertificate is issued, the applicant can use the trademark with an <strong><em>&#8216;R&#8217;<\/em><\/strong>\nsign.&nbsp; The Trademark Registry does not\nissue a physical copy of the Certificate. The applicant can download it from\nthe Trademark portal using their Trademark application number.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Track_the_Status_of_Trademark_Application\"><\/span>How to Track the Status of Trademark\nApplication?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you submit an\napplication through the E-Registration procedure, the Application number will be\ngenerated instantly. The applicant can check the status of trademark\napplication by the following steps-<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Open the official website of &#8220;Trademark Registry&#8221;;<\/li><li>Click on &#8220;Trademark Application or Registered Mark&#8221; option present in the screen;<\/li><li>Select the requisite option between &#8220;National IRDI Number&#8221; and &#8220;International Registration number&#8221;<\/li><li>Enter the Trademark number or Application number and the obtained security code. After putting in the details the application status and information regarding your trademark application will be available in the screen.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits_of_Trademark_Registration\"><\/span>Benefits of Trademark\nRegistration <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>E-Registration of\ntrademark helps the owner to defend the status of the company and to make an\nidentity in the business. It also authorizes the trademark owner to take any legal\naction against any misuse of the registered trademark. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It helps the\ncompany in promoting its goods as well as services, which differentiates the\ngoods or service. It also builds up a brand name as well as reputation. Besides,\na registered trademark draws more human resources as people love to work with\nbrand name. It helps in the expansion of business as registered trademark can\nbe used to set up and explore business in foreign country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Validity_of_E-Registration_of_trademark\"><\/span>Validity of E-Registration of\ntrademark<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Trademark registration has tenure of 10 years. It can be renewed by filling of the renewal application present in the online portal of Trademark Registry. The <a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/trademark-renewal\"><strong>trademark renewal<\/strong><\/a> is available for 6 months from the date of expiry. It is necessary to renew the trademark before the date of expiry or else it will be stated as &#8220;abandoned&#8221;. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The term of the\nrenewed trademark registration will be the next 10 years. Therefore, it is essential\nto expend a little every 10 years for trademark registration and sustain the\nbrand status. An unregistered brand can have an effect on the sales while a\nregistered trademark can have the attention of potential consumers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Registry of\nTrademarks permits detailed E-Registration of Trademark that permits the\nsubmission of the marks online, including the entry of the above information\nand the upload of the respective articles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Further\ninformation on the filing of applications for trademarks can be found on the\nwebsite of the Indian Trademark Registry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The official e-filing fee is 10% smaller than that for the actual filing under the newly notified Trademark Rules 2017.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"text-left\"><b>Read our article<\/b>:<mark style=\"background: #fffd03 !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/benefits-of-trademark-registration-in-india\/\">A Deep Analysis on Benefits of Trademark Registration<\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>E-Registration of trademark serves as a unique identity of business that distinguishes it from another business in the commerce. A tagline, brand name or logo can be listed as a trademark presenting to be unique. A trademark registration should be done under the Controller General of Patents Designs and Trademarks, Ministry of Commerce and Industry [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":18,"featured_media":21159,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[2],"tags":[1286],"acf":{"service_id":"18"},"authorName":"Sakshi Srivastava","authorImageUrl":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG-20180130-WA0007.jpg","authorDescription":"Sakshi has pursued B.B.A.LL.B.(IPR Hons.). She is an avid reader and is keen to gather and share her knowledge on the subjects relating to IPR, Company Law and GST. 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