I am sure you have eaten at McDonalds at least once in your life or maybe just took a happy meal and ate at your comfort place. But have you ever wondered about the McDonalds’ classic “I’m Lovin it” sound? YES, that is an example of sound mark. Can Sound Be A Trademark? If you[…]
As the global economies progress faster than ever, businesses are also keeping up with the rising competition. As a result, many businesses and companies are shifting to motion trademarks to build a unique identity and beat the competition. The trend towards motion trademarks in India, USA, EU, etc., has increased quite a lot during the[…]
A brand is the livelihood of a business. To run a business, one needs to have a strong brand name and reputation associated with the business and its products and services. A brand makes your business recognizable in the market and builds the company’s reputation. Ultimately, it will help you to make a connection with[…]
“A company’s trademark provides intangible value towards its success.” Trademarks are undoubtedly the ultimate game changers for your brand/company/startup. With the right trademark, you can take your venture to new heights of success. Along with making a unique image of your brand in the market, trademarks also help customers retain your brand’s name via your[…]
“Getting a trademark registration certificate takes months; losing it does not.” So, How to avoid loss of Trademark? Let us see What? Is it possible to lose a trademark even after its registration? Yes, it is very much possible even after you have a trademark registration certificate by USPTO. While the trademark registration certificate indeed[…]
“To become the king of your business, you must register your trademark.” Well, nothing else can answer the questions like “why should I register a trademark?” or “Are trademarks really that important for my brand?” YES, trademarks are the game-changer for your business, whether it is a product-oriented or service-oriented business, local, national, or international.[…]
Can you look at a hot chocolate mug and identify whether or not it is from Starbucks? Yes, right? Congrats, you just learned what trade dress in layman’s terms means. It is the various elements of a brand that differentiates it from others. WIPO considers trade dress along with symbols, sounds, visual images, etc. to[…]
Here is what you can do if someone else is using your trademark: Read the article to know the procedure and conditions for infringing someone using a trademarked name without permission. Let us get started. But before that, do you want to know how to find if your business name is already trademarked by someone?[…]
The short answer is NO; you cannot trademark a QR code on its own. But there is another route through which you can do the same. Continue reading to know how QR codes can be trademarked. Are you a business owner using Quick Response (QR) codes for providing services to your customers. If yes, the[…]
WHAT IS A TRADEMARK KNOCKOUT SEARCH? The U. S. Patent and Trademark Office registers around 2.7 million trademarks each year. Moreover, it also grants approximately 4 lakh new registrations per year. The race for getting a trademark was at an all-time high during the past two years during the Covid-19 pandemic. In 2020, the USPTO received around 7.4[…]
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