{"id":39889,"date":"2022-02-07T11:45:31","date_gmt":"2022-02-07T06:15:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/?p=39889"},"modified":"2022-02-07T21:13:51","modified_gmt":"2022-02-07T15:43:51","slug":"trademark-journal-all-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/trademark-journal-all-you-need-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Trademark Journal: All You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">Technically, the trademark journal is a weekly update about the registered trademarks that are published by the trademark registry. Trademark journal serves as a vital tool that facilitates details about the recently accepted trademarks that may be infringing upon the rights vested with prevailing trademarks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Trademark journal comes into play after the proposed mark receives the green signal from the trademark authority. The examiner publishes the proposed trademark in Trademark Journal for inviting objections from the public. The significance and applicability of the trademark journal can be better understood from the process of <a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/trademark-registration\"><strong>trademark registration<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Significance of Trademark Journal <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Trademark registration comes under <strong>Intellectual Property Rights<\/strong><sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wto.org\/english\/tratop_e\/trips_e\/intel1_e.htm\"><strong>[1]<\/strong><\/a><\/sup> and it acts as a booster for brand presence and value. It helps the companies to ensure a distinctive and strong market presence for their products and services. Trademark also serves as a source identifier for a company&#8217;s business affairs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One has to undergo an extensive legal\nprocedure as mentioned below for securing trademark registration for their mark\nor logo. By going through the following procedure you would have a proper\nunderstanding of the trademark journal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Here&#8217;s how the trademark process goes in\ngeneral<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: Performing Trademark Search <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Despite being an absolute necessity,\ntrademark search offers a three-fold advantage to the mark owners. <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>First,\nit notifies them against any possibility of trademark litigation<\/li><li>Second,\nit helps them to get a clear picture of where their proposed trademark stands<\/li><li>Third,\nit let them identify a non-conflicting and unique trademark<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore, it is a good idea to perform a\ntrademark search in the first place before indulging in a time-consuming and\nintricate trademark registration process. Trademark search is a simple process\nthat can be performed on the online portal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: Filing of Trademark Application via offline or online mode <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you are sure that the selected logo\nor mark is non-conflicting and unique, you can get started with the\nregistration formalities. For this, you are required to file a prescribed\napplication either via offline or online mode. Once done, you will receive an acknowledgment\nnumber or receipt for the same for future reference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: Application verification by the Examiner<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In this stage, the submitted application\nshall undergo an extensive verification process, where the examiner scrutinizes\nthe application for legal flaws. Since this is a delicate and extensive\nprocess, it may take around 12-18 months to complete. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After verifying the application, the\nexaminer may accept the proposed mark on one of the following conditions; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Absolutely<\/li><li>Conditionally<\/li><li>Object<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In the first case, the requested mark\ngets published in the Trademark Journal without subjecting to any legal\nrequisites. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the rest of the scenarios, the\nexaminer may prompt the applicant to respond to matter concerns raised by him\nwithin the submitted application. The applicant, under such a condition, is\nrequired to respond to such objections within the prescribed timeline (within a\nmonth to be exact). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In case of non-acceptance of response, the applicant can request a hearing. During the hearing, if the examiner has the reason to believe that the mark should be allowed registration, the said mark shall find its way to the Trademark Journal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 4: Trademark publication in Trademark Journal<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The proposed mark shall remain published\nin the Trademark Journal for 3-4 months. During this timeframe, any third party\nwould have the leverage to oppose the mark on the grounds mentioned under the\nTrademark Act. In case there is opposition; the authority shall conduct a fair\nhearing where the applicant and the concerned party can put their case in front\nof the Registrar<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 5: Grant of Trademark registration <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If the proposed mark successfully passes\nthe publication stage without attracting any objections, the registration shall\ngrant the certificate of registration to the applicant. The certificate shall\nenclose the seal of the Trademark Office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Trademark journal plays a pivotal role in the trademark registration process because it allows masses to object to the proposed mark. It also serves as tool that allows applicant to stay ahead of legal hindrances and costly litigation. &nbsp;Let us know if you have some doubts in regards to trademark journal or its applicability.  <\/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\/prominence-of-trademark-registration-in-entertainment-industry\/\">Prominence of Trademark registration in Entertainment Industry<\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Technically, the trademark journal is a weekly update about the registered trademarks that are published by the trademark registry. Trademark journal serves as a vital tool that facilitates details about the recently accepted trademarks that may be infringing upon the rights vested with prevailing trademarks. Trademark journal comes into play after the proposed mark receives [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":22,"featured_media":39892,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[2],"tags":[2107],"acf":{"service_id":"87"},"authorName":"Pankaj Tyagi","authorImageUrl":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/MicrosoftTeams-image-42.jpg","authorDescription":"Pankaj has a diverse experience of writing research papers, blog, and articles during his college time. 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