What is a trademark?

A Trademark Registration in Bangalore (popularly known as brand name) in layman’s language is a visual symbol which may be a word signature, name, device, label, numerals or combination of colours used by one undertaking on goods or services or other articles of commerce to distinguish it from other similar goods or services originating from a different undertaking. The legal requirements to register a trademark under the Act are:

The selected mark should be capable of being represented graphically (that is in the paper form).

It should be capable of distinguishing the goods or services of one undertaking from those of others.

It should be used or proposed to be used mark in relation to goods or services for the purpose of indicating or so as to indicate a connection in the course of trade between the goods or services and some person have the right to use the mark with or without identity of that person.

How to select a good trademark?

If it is a word it should be easy to speak, spell and remember. The best trademarks are invented words or coined words or unique geometrical designs.
Please avoid selection of a geographical name, common personal name or surname. No one can have monopoly right on it.
Avoid adopting laudatory word or words that describe the quality of goods (such as best, perfect, super etc.)

 It is advisable to conduct a market survey to ascertain if same/similar mark is used in market.

What is the function of a trademark?

Under Modern Business Condition A Trademark Performs Four Functions

·         It Identifies The Goods / Or Services And Its Origin.

·         It Guarantees Its Unchanged Quality

·         It Advertises The Goods/Services

·         It Creates An Image For The Goods/ Services http://www.trademarkregistrationinbangalore.in.