Trademark Registration In India - FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is a Trademark ?
A trademark is unique word, symbol or phrase that represents a business or its product and legally differentiates it from all other product or service of its kind. It helps protect your brand name and logo from being used by others without permission.
2. Why is trademark important for a business ?
- Trademark registration helps protect your brand from being sued by others who use similar name or imitate its product or services.
- It helps you build equity within your industry by showing people your credible and trustworthy.
- It provides legal protection
- A business that has trademark attached to itself gains credibility and trust of investors.
3. Who can apply for trademark registration?
The eligibility for applying for a trademark registration is open to any individual, business or legal entity that has ownership of a mark and utilizes it in commerce.
The eligibility for applying for a trademark registration is open to any individual, business or legal entity that has ownership of a mark and utilizes it in commerce.
4. What is an Udyam or MSME Certificate?
The Udyam Certificate is a document that Indian micro, small, and medium enterprises can obtain by registering with the government, granting access to benefits and government schemes. This confirms the business as a registered small-scale entity in India and eligible for relevant government perks.
5. What are the benefits of registering under MSME?
The advantages of obtaining MSME registration include:
- Collateral-free bank loans.
- Access to international trade opportunities
- A reduced interest rate from banks.
- Subsidies on patent registration.
- Tax exemptions.
- Protection against delayed payments.
- Concessions on electricity bills.
- Reimbursement of ISO certification costs.
- Marketing and promotional assistance from the government.
- Support for technology upgradation in MSMEs.