A trademark is a recognizable sign, symbol or name that identifies and distinguishes the source and quality of goods or services of one party from those of others. An unregistered trademark is denoted by TM while a registered trademark must be applied for through the proper paperwork process and is denoted by ®. A registered trademark can only be used for the specific goods or services listed on the registration certificate and provides exclusive rights and legal protection to its owner.
2. TRADEMARK
๏ Recognisable sign, design, label,
logo,symbol,phrase or name
๏ Identifies product, good, services of
particular source
๏ Individual owner or organisation
๏ ™- Unregistered trademark, promotion
work or brand goods
๏ ®- R in a circle registered trademark
4. USE- How?
๏ ™ used by anyone, no need to take
permission
๏ ® need permission, one has to apply
paperwork before using ®
๏ ® used with only goods/services listed
on registration certificate
๏ India- Trade Mark Registry
