1. How to Protect any Startup
Via Trademark
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2. Process of Registration of Trademark
• STEP 1: Trademark Search:
• A Trademark search is the first step in the Trademark registration
procedure. A search is to be conducted in order to determine the
uniqueness of the mark, and its similarity to other, pre-existing marks.
It is very much advisable to conduct a Trademark search before
registering or using a Trademark.
3. Process of Registration of Trademark
• STEP 2: Filing of Trademark Registration Application:
• The second step in the Trademark registration procedure is filing of
Trademark registration application after getting the positive search
report.
• After receiving of the acknowledgement the applicant can use the
symbol TM along with the applied mark.
4. Process of Registration of Trademark
• STEP 3: Examination of Trademark Registration Application:
• Third step in the Trademark registration procedure is issuance of
examination report by the Trademark office.
• Upon receipt of Trademark registration application, the Registrar
issues an examination report after examining the application.
5. Process of Registration of Trademark
• STEP 4: Publication of Mark in Trademark Journal:
• Fourth step in the Trademark registration procedure is the publication
of the mark in the Trademark journal. If the Registrar consider the
mark as a distinctive mark or after the removal of the objections, if
any, raised by the Registrar he may cause the application to be
advertised in Trademark journal.
• If no opposition to the mark is filed within 90 days from the date of
publication, or 120 days if request for extension of time is given to the
opponent and opposition is refused, mark proceeds for the
acceptance of Registration.
6. Process of Registration of Trademark
• STEP 5: Trademark Registration:
• Fifth step in the Trademark registration procedure is the issuance of
Trademark registration certificate. After the application for
Registration of Trademark is accepted by the Registrar, the Registrar
shall issue to the applicant a Certificate of Registration under the seal
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