What is a Trademark?
A TRADEMARK is a word, phrase, symbol or design, or combination of words, phrases, symbols or designs are used in the course of trade which identifies and distinguishes the source of the goods or services of one enterprise from those of others. A SERVICE MARK is the same as a trademark except that it identifies and distinguishes the source of a service rather than a product.
A TRADEMARK is a word, phrase, symbol or design, or combination of words, phrases, symbols or designs are used in the course of trade which identifies and distinguishes the source of the goods or services of one enterprise from those of others. A SERVICE MARK is the same as a trademark except that it identifies and distinguishes the source of a service rather than a product.
Any substance/matter for being a trademark shall fulfill the following conditions
It must be a mark as defined under section 2(1)(m).
Such mark must be of being represented graphically
Such mark must be of distinguishing the goods or services of one person from those of others
The mark must be in use or proposed to be used in relation to specific goods and or service.
Legislation:
The law of trademarks is governed by the Trade Marks Act, 1999. The Act seeks to provide for the registration of trademarks relating to goods and services in India.
