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Stop! Don’t Trademark: Prohibited Trademarks In India

Are you planning to trademark your business name? Are you planning to get a unique trademark logo that helps your brand stand out in the crowd? Wait! Before you move on to the trademark registration process, make sure your trademark is not remotely close to one of the prohibited trademarks. This blog will specifically talk[…]

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How to perform a Successful Trademark Knockout Search?

A Trademark Knockout Search aids in the discovery of any trademark inconsistencies. The USPTO only grants trademark rights if they are used. As a result, simply searching the USPTO trademark database to see if your mark is available for use is insufficient. A trademark knockout search deals with the following fields: Abandoned trademark applications Expired[…]

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Trademark Across Countries: Trademark Fee & Procedure USA, Canada, India, etc.

Trademarks in USA Trademark Registration Authority of USA: United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Trademark Law of USA: Lanham Act Trademark Registration Duration in USA: 12-18 months Free Trademark Search Database in USA: Trademark Electronic Search System (TESS) Trademark Registration Fees in USA TEAS Plus: $250 per class of goods/services TEAS Standard: $350 per class[…]

Color Trademarks in India: Everything You Need To Know

A trademark is a clearly recognized design, phrase, symbol, slogan, or word with the ability to distinguish the products or services of a brand from those offered by other sources. A brand’s trademark can be found on : Label Packaging Advertisements Voucher Apart from the conventional trademarks (symbol, logo, phrase), there are a couple of[…]

Is your Trademark at the Risk of Infringement?

Are you afraid of your trademark being stolen? Well, you should be because the cases of trademark infringement are on a rise these days. Trademarks are important business assets that protect business identity from competitors. Trademark infringement is quite common especially for famous marks. Moreover, sometimes it even escapes the prism of legal prosecution. Infringement[…]

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Complete Process of Trademark Assignment in India

In recent years, trademark registration in India has seen a huge boom. During the past 4 years, the number of trademarks registered in India were equal to the past 75 years. Until 2015, India had approximately 11.9 lakh trademarks. While in 2020, registered trademark in India jumped to a humungous 23.52 lakh trademarks, am enormous[…]

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Key Parameters to Perform USA Trademark Search

Generally, if you run a USA trademark search using the USPTO website and no results appeared, your desired trademark is good to be used. This is a common notion held by clients. However, this practice is not foolproof. A mere absence of an exact hit for the desired trademark does not ensure that the particular[…]

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Sound Marks: Registration, Benefits, Examples

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[…]

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A-Z Guide to Trademarks in 2022

“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[…]